La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park and Wildlife Refuge La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park is the #1 Most Visited, Privately-Owned, Ecological …
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Feb 20, 2025
If you can only do one park in Costa Rica, make it this one. The first section of the park is the animal enclosures. These are well done, and spacious with many, many species represented. (If you don…Full review by Jim L
Feb 18, 2025
We really enjoyed the beautiful park and waterfalls however, I gave only 2 stars due to how small and inhumane the animal enclosures were. There is very little room for them to move around or roam an…Full review by Jenn M
Feb 12, 2025
Awesome adventure. Birds, butterflies. Cats, frogs, and waterfalls were amazing. Too bad the orchids exhibit was closed. But still a really great experience. Self guided is the way to go. No rushing …Full review by Julie W
Throughout the park are there benches to rest on or can scooter/elec wheelchair be rented?
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There are benches and seating around the park. I didn’t explicitly see wheelchairs/scooters. The waterfall wouldn’t be accessible for those on wheels, but I think most of the rest …
There are benches and seating around the park. I didn’t explicitly see wheelchairs/scooters. The waterfall wouldn’t be accessible for those on wheels, but I think most of the rest of the park is.
Is it possible to get to the la paz waterfall by bus? Or close?
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Good question. There are supposedly buses that leave from Santa Barbera, near Alaquela, fairly early & that come back in the late afternoon. However, it's very difficult to get real …
Good question. There are supposedly buses that leave from Santa Barbera, near Alaquela, fairly early & that come back in the late afternoon. However, it's very difficult to get real information about the schedule ???. The best thing seems to be to have a rental car OR to try to take the bus but be prepared to hitch hike in case no bus arrives! People are friendly & helpful for the most part, so the chances that things will work out are pretty high!
Is ut safe to park in their parking lot with suitcases inside? We are driving from Sjo to La Fortuna. This garden is the midpoint between the two cities. However, I don't want to stop if my car window would be smashed. Don't want my trip to get ruined on Day 1. Please advise. TIA.
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From memory there were parking attendants arranging parking who I'm sure would keep an eye. La Paz is also not close to a town/city so I would have thought unlikely to cause issue. …
From memory there were parking attendants arranging parking who I'm sure would keep an eye. La Paz is also not close to a town/city so I would have thought unlikely to cause issue. Also as there is accommodation alongside you might be able to store your luggage securely at reception, might be worth contacting them in advance to ask.
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