Five Waterfalls
Follow paved trails and stairways through the La Paz River canyon to Templo, Encantada, Magia Blanca, Escondida and La Paz waterfalls.
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Five famous waterfalls, cloud and rainforest trails, and an extraordinary wildlife sanctuary — just 45 minutes from San José Airport.
A full day of Costa Rican nature in one place.
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park in Vara Blanca combines five waterfalls with 3.5 km of cloud- and rainforest trails and a large wildlife refuge. The park recommends at least two hours for a quick visit, while a full day gives you time to enjoy the trails and exhibits at a relaxed pace.
Wildlife Sanctuary
See sloths, monkeys, jungle cats, hummingbirds, butterflies, snakes, frogs and many other Costa Rican species in educational habitats.
Rainforest & Culture
Explore cloud-forest and rainforest trails, the traditional Casita, orchid exhibits, Trout Lake and other park attractions.
Open year-round 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. · Vara Blanca, Alajuela · Comfortable walking shoes recommended
Photo: La Paz Waterfall Gardens official website. Video: Somos Ticos / YouTube.