<h2><strong>Waterfalls&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>The five waterfalls are the main attraction at La Paz Waterfall Gardens. One waterfall is 121-feet high. Cloud forests and rainforests surround the waterfalls. The La Paz Waterfall is the most famous in the whole country, but all five on-site waterfalls are scenic.&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Wildlife</strong></h3><p>This area has a mix of ecosystems that allows for even more incredible biodiversity than in other parts of Costa Rica. You will see the lush vegetation of the rainforest and the colorful flowers and outstanding mosses of the cloud forest, and animals from both.&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Museum Quality Gardens and Exhibits</strong></h3><p>There’s an orchid exhibit on-site and a butterfly garden (with 4,000 butterflies swarming around you). There’s a butterfly laboratory too. The butterfly conservatory was voted the best globally by the International Association of Butterfly producers.&nbsp;</p><p>There’s also a hummingbird garden with 26 species! These tiny marvels of nature have become used to human presence and will likely hover quite close to you. Don’t touch them, as they are fragile, but feel free to take tons of pictures. It’s a self-guided tour so that you can hang out with hummingbirds for as long as possible.&nbsp;</p><p>There are so many specialty exhibits. One is the Ranarium, a free-range frog exhibit where the frogs hop through the landscaped enclosure at will. Another is the Serpentarium, with 30 snakes, some deadly and beautiful (and behind glass).&nbsp;</p><p>You can see monkeys swinging through the trees in one area. People donated the monkeys. They are now rehabilitated and in natural habitats with other monkeys. There are also three rehabilitated sloths to see.&nbsp;</p><p>You’ll also want to check out the aviary with colorful and interesting birds that have been rescued or donated. Birdwatchers love the chance to see them without binoculars.&nbsp;</p><p>Finally, don’t forget to stop by the jungle cats exhibit, with a 200-pound jaguar just behind the glass. There are 35 felines under the care of La Paz currently.</p><h3><strong>Relaxation and Culture</strong></h3><p>Have you ever wanted to just slow down for a bit to how things used to be? Although there’s much to see and do at La Paz, you may take some time to teach your kids to fish on trout lake (and catch your dinner) or make a stop at the “Casita,” a farmhouse reproduction that shows what life was like a hundred years ago. Try fresh milk, ride in an ox-driven cart, sample some handmade tortillas, or look at some old tools.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>FAQ about La Paz Waterfall Gardens</strong></h2><ul><li><strong>Who can participate in this activity? </strong>It’s a fun place to explore for people of all ages. Nature lovers will appreciate the chance to get up close and personal with the butterflies and hummingbirds and see the animals in the sanctuary.</li><li><strong>Can you swim in the waterfalls? </strong>Unfortunately no, it is dangerous and prohibited to swim under the waterfalls. Still, you will be impressed and likely get great photos too.</li><li><strong>Why go to La Paz Waterfall Gardens? </strong>It’s been highly rated, year after year, as a great place to view the rainforest, waterfalls, and one of the largest animal sanctuaries in the country.</li></ul>

La Paz Waterfall Gardens

La Paz - Vara Blanca Cloud Forest

La Paz

Culture

National Parks

Nature & Wildlife

Waterfalls

Cloud Forest

Alajuela

City of Alajuela

<p>Wow!!! All I can say is that this trip was amazing. It was an incredible experience from beginning to end. The scenery in this country is beautiful and breathtaking. So much to learn about the continental divide and diversity of the plant and tree life in this beautiful lush rainforest. The volcano in Arenal was amazing. The scenery changed every minute literally. Emma Lasiuk was the reason we decided to take this vacation. I told her what I was looking for and she gave me and my wife everything I wanted and more.</p>

Indiana Jones returns to Paradise

San José

Relaxing

Beach Fun

<p>Matthew put together a great itinerary and was very quick to respond to our emails. We developed a relationship with him and were comfortable reaching out to him. Thanks Matthew for your help!</p>

George and Ellen Lipka - Matthew Briscoe

<p>The in country support was outstanding! My husband left his passport in our hotel in San Jose and Costa Rican Vacations arranged transport so the passport was at our next destination! AMAZING service! They made our honeymoon perfect!</p>

Julie C - Kayla Mae

Jungle Journey: Arenal Volcano and La Paz Cloud Forest

Jungle Journey

Adrenaline

Countryside

Rainforest

Volcano

Breathe in, Breathe out: La Paz Cloud Forest and Flamingo Beach

Breathe in, Breathe out 

Beach

Jungle Adventure on the Caribbean: La Paz - Vara Blanca Cloud Forest and Pacuare

Jungle Adventure on the Caribbean

Waterfalls and Beachfront Costa Rica: La Paz - Vara Blanca Cloud Forest and Conchal Beach

Waterfalls and Beachfront Costa Rica

You Need a Break: La Paz Cloud Forest and Nosara

You Need a Break

From Cloud Forests to Beaches: La Paz - Vara Blanca and Jaco

From Cloud Forests to Beaches

Cloud Forest & Beach Vibes: La Paz and Manuel Antonio

Cloud Forest & Beach Vibes

National Park

A Week in the Tropics: La Paz Cloud Forest and Isla Chiquita

A Week in the Tropics

Island

La Paz - Vara Blanca Cloud Forest and Tamarindo

La Paz and Tamarindo

Cloud Forest & Beach Combo: La Paz - Vara Blanca Cloud Forest and Playa Panamá

Cloud Forest & Beach Combo

Eco-Adventure Classic: La Paz - Vara Blanca Cloud Forest and Las Catalinas

Eco-Adventure Classic

Somewhere Over the Rainbow: La Paz and Santa Teresa

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Luxurious Leisure: La Paz Cloud Forest and Papagayo

Luxurious Leisure

For Nature Nerds Only: La Paz - Vara Blanca Cloud Forest and Puerto Jiménez

For Nature Nerds Only

Slow Down & Sloth On: La Paz Cloud Forest and Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula

Slow Down & Sloth On

Jungle, Waterfalls & Whales: La Paz - Vara Blanca Cloud Forest and Uvita

Jungle, Waterfalls & Whales

'Pura Vida' Cool: La Paz - Cloud Forest and Playa Dominical

'Pura Vida' Cool 

Take a Break: La Paz and Puerto Viejo

Take a Break

Eco-Extravaganza Collection: La Paz - Vara Blanca Cloud Forest and Bijagu Upala Jungle Lodge

Eco-Extravaganza Collection

Costa Rica Cool: La Paz Cloud Forest and San Isidro

Costa Rica Cool

Rainforest Sounds: La Paz Cloud Forest and Tortuguero

Rainforest Sounds

Exotic Costa Rica: La Paz and Upala aka "Middle of Nowhere"

Exotic Costa Rica

Fishing on Lake Arenal: Visit Arenal Volcano and San José

Fishing on Lake Arenal

Monteverde and San José

Jungle Nights & City Lights: Pacuare and San José

Jungle Nights & City Lights

Puerto Viejo and San José

San Gerardo de Dota and San José

Costa Rica Food Trail: San José and Manuel Antonio

Costa Rica Food Trail

Foodie's Dream Vacation, Costa Rica Edition: Jungle Lodge in Upala and San José