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1. Full Day Guided Tour in Copacabana and Isla del Sol

2. Private City tour, Cable Car and Moon Valley

3. City Tour plus Cable Car La Paz

4. Death Road, Bolivia: Mountain Bike Tour on the World's Most Dangerous Road

5. Tiwanaku & Puma Punku - The Ancient Civilization - Everything Included!

6. Full day Tour Charquini and Laguna Esmeralda

7. Death Road Biking Tour

8. Valle de Las Animas, Moon Valley and Killi Killi half day tour

9. La Paz City Walking Tour Including Historical Streets

10. Uyuni Salt Flats 3 Day Tour from La Paz city

11. La Paz Walking City tour plus Cable cars

12. Death Road Bolivia Biking Tour

13. Valle de las Animas, Moon Valley, La Paz day tour Private

14. Customizable Private City Tour - La Paz

15. HUAYNA POTOSI 6.088 m.(the most popular mountain in Bolivia)

16. The World's Most Dangerous Road - Barracuda Biking's Death Road Riding

17. Visit to Uyuni Salt Flats from La Paz Bolivia by Bus

18. Full Day Excursion Lake Titicaca, Copacabana and Sun Island

19. 2 Day Trip From La Paz: Copacabana & Isla del Sol (Night in Isla del Sol)

20. Food Walking Tour of La Paz

21. Be a Local - La Paz Walking Tour

22. Austria Peak,

23. From La Paz:Tiwanacu and Titicaca lake in one day.

24. Private Tiwanaku and Titicaca Day Trip from La Paz

25. La Paz Food and Beer Tour

26. Full-Day Chacaltaya and Valley de la Luna (Valley of the Moon) Tour

27. Private Palca Canyon Tour from La Paz with optional stop at Valle de las Animas

28. La Paz Food Tour + Cable Car Cultural City tour

29. Cholet Tour - Andean Architecture and Culture - El Alto

30. El Alto and Aymara Mansions

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Our city tours bring this complex, busy, and incredibly interesting city to life! A visit to La Paz is hardly complete without walking her narrow alleys, meeting her people, and getting to know the past that makes her what she now is. Join us every day to get to know a fascinating city we love, and can't wait to show you! Our mission is to help people fall in love with La Paz, we can't wait to do so with you.

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Bolivia Tours & Trips from La Paz

Find your perfect adventure! We have 52 tours of Bolivia that start in La Paz, Bolivia. The most popular month is August, and tour lengths range between 3 and 22 days.

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Bolivia Highlights

Amazing tour in Bolivia with wonderful landscape and beautiful cities.

Bolivia Discovery

We enjoyed our stay in Sucre and it was nice to have a few days there to explore.

Journeys: Highlights of Bolivia National Geographic Journeys

Excellent tour. So much to see and do. Highly recommended

The Best of Bolivia: La Paz, Tiwanacu, Uyuni Flats & All Lagoons - 5 Days

Uyuni Salt Flats & Desert Adventure 5D/4N (La Paz to La Paz)

The trip itself and the guides were great. The communication in advance of the trip could've been clearer.

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Bolivia Adventure – 6 Days La Paz Uyuni Salt Flat Pulacayo Tomave

5 Days Uyuni Salt Flats and Colorfull Lagoons from La Paz, Bolivia

It was telling that all of the group found Day 2 more stunning than the Day 1 on the Salt Flats.

Tailor-Made 10-Day Best Bolivia Tour, Daily Departure & Private Guide

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Tailor-Made Bolivia Trip to Salar de Uyuni and Lake Titicaca with Daily Departure

From La Paz, Andean Magnificence to Uyuni Salt Flats: A 12-Day Journey Through Bolivia

This was an absolutely fabulous tour for someone on a budget. I really enjoyed all the tours and had no problems.

What people love about Bolivia Tours from La Paz

The tour was excellent including our guide Marisol Maydana She made me feel safe , gave good information daily on what we saw , always looked after us well like a good friend. I enjoyed the bus rides as got to see the countryside side of Boliva accommodation was comfortable. All the places we went were good. I would suggest in future maybe include dates for the LaPaz Carnival. I was lucky and although didn’t know about LaPaz carnival I was in LaPaz 5 days before carnival started so got to enjoy it , I think future customers would also. Thank you. My first trip with Tour Radar was a success. Kathryn Fink

Well organized, a lot of opportunities for extra trips or activities, excellent tour leader helpful and enthusiastic with full knowledge of the subject. Average to good accomodation, but still excellent value for money. Well planned 3 days Salar de Uyuni trip. I would recommend to GA to add more days to the program of the tour for visiting other interesting places of this beautiful country

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Onboard our spacious sailing catamaran cameras welcome all inclusive | educational | hotel pick-up & drop-off, important notice.

If you have booked an Isla Espiritu Santo island adventure, and federal regulators close the national park for some reason, we will provide you a 2 for 1 activity as follows: 1 -We provide a Sea Lions and Remote Beaches activity on the date you are scheduled, (see details below), AND 2 -We provide you with a FREE prepaid island adventure certificate* to use when the park is open. Sea Lions and Remote Beaches Review We depart the dock as normal in our large and spacious sailing catamaran, and visit two or three remote beaches, bays, and coves where we snorkel with tropical fish over corals, explore beaches, put out kayaks, and other non-motorized water toys. We visit the sea lion colony of San Rafaelito, and provide an onboard chef, meals, beverages, an open bar, private bathrooms and showers, towels, snorkel equipment, a separate snorkel boat with guide, and reef-friendly sunscreen.

Tour Overview

An intimate all inclusive, all day sailing cruise on a large and spacious private sailing catamaran to espiritu santo island; a unesco world natural heritage site since 2005 and a national park since 2007.  the island has numerous beautiful bays with turquoise crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, and inlets abundant with marine life. from friendly sea lions to tropical fish, sea turtles, mobula rays and dolphins, the island has it all..

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Sea Lions of San Rafaelito Oceanographer review of the Sea of Cortez and the local marine environment. Snorkeling with tropical fish and playing with sea lions are available.

11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Arrive Isla Espiritu Santo Power dinghy to shore, exploring remote beaches, hiking well-marked nature trails, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, water sports, tours of rock formations and prime snorkeling areas. Freshly grilled chicken, steak, or fish dishes, accompanied by our own chef prepared salsas, chutneys, slaws, chips, guacamole, etc. The on board lunch, includes an assortment of snacks, soft drinks, and an open bar.

Disembark Baja Cat for return trip home Note 1: Time schedules are subject to tidal flow, weather, and traffic conditions Note 2: When sea conditions make crossing to San Gabriel Bay uncomfortable, Baja Cat will anchor within the outer arms of Balandra Bay. The outer beaches of Balandra are only accessible by boat. They are likely the most beautiful of all the beaches in the area. All the amenities outlined above will be available.

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Includes: 8 hour tour on large and spacious sailing catamaran, ground transportation, captain, chef, certified guide, chef prepared meals, typically, a marine biologist as hostess, snorkel gear in various sizes, sodas and beer, unlimited open bar, bottled water, beach towels, bracelets for natural protected parks, reef-friendly sunscreen.

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Private charters and shared tours baja charters provides premier private charters, and the top-rated shared tours in our area. five-star rated we are not a typical tour company. we provide a private yacht experience with first class service and amenities. no one does it like we do for anything close to our prices. guests are able to visit beautiful, isolated locations that are experienced by only the fortunate few. we provide all inclusive cruising to remote coves and beaches in the gulf of california, known outside the us as the sea of cortez. this area is famously known as the world’s aquarium, dubbed so by the famous oceanographer jacque cousteau. according to nature.org, the inside sea of cortez is the second most biologically diverse marine environment on the planet. an intimate cruise features snorkeling with sea lions, an array of tropical fish over shallow tropical reefs, swimming with whale sharks in season, strolling remote beaches, exploring, paddle boarding, kayaking, scuba, etc. baja charters provides quality chef-prepared meals on board with an open bar, served by a skilled and educated crew. a marine biologist is typically on board as hostess and snorkel leader. everything is included: snorkel gear, wet suits, kayaks, and paddleboards, along with an assist boat for getting up close to sea life in its natural environment. reef-friendly sunscreen, bottled water, beer, sodas, and a variety of snacks are all provided, along with private bathrooms, fresh towels, and private showers. join us, for the experience of a lifetime., other excursions we offer.

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La Paz VIP Tours

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Whale Shark Encounter

Sea of Cortez Wonders Tour

All Islands Tour

Discover the beauty of the Sea of Cortez

Discover the most spectacular corners of the Sea of ​​Cortez accompanied by experienced professionals who will bring you closer to the fauna and flora of the place.

All Islands

Visit the islotes and all the islands of espiritu santo natural park.

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We had a fantastic time on our whale shark snorkeling trip, and would highly recommend VIP Tour La Paz to anyone. Well worth the cost, excellent service and reduced groups. We will have wonderful memories from this trip forever! Thank you all.

Ian Wilson Customer

The VIP tours team has been excellent and very well organized from start to end. The snorkeling experience was amazing for the whole family, we were lucky to swim with two whale sharks. Thank you VIP Tours!

Robert Hobbs Customer

It was an amazing experience and we felt in very safe and expert hands. Swimming with the sea lions was great fun, Balandra beach is as beautiful as the photos suggest and we enjoyed our picnic lunch there. This must be the best thing to do in La Paz, don’t miss it!

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10 MEJORES actividades y visitas turísticas en La Paz

Visitas turísticas en la paz.

• Tours turísticos
• Tours en autobús
• Tours a pie
• Tours de paradas obligadas
• Hasta 1 hora
• De 1 a 4 horas
• De 4 horas a 1 día
• 5.0 de 5 burbujas
• 4.0 de 5 burbujas y más
• 3.0 de 5 burbujas y más
• 2.0 de 5 burbujas y más
• Se agota rápidamente
• Ofertas Especiales
• La clasificación de tours, actividades y experiencias disponibles en Tripadvisor se determina según varios factores, incluidos los ingresos generados por Tripadvisor a partir de estas reservaciones, la frecuencia de los clics de los usuarios y el volumen y la calidad de las opiniones de los clientes. A veces, es posible que se priorice a las ofertas recientemente publicadas y que aparezcan en un lugar más alto de la lista. La ubicación específica de estos nuevos perfiles puede variar.

1. CityTour La Paz, playa Balandra y Pueblo Mágico de Todos Santos

2. Aventura a Isla Espíritu Santo: Snorkel con Lobos Marinos y Playa

3. tour isla espíritu santo

4. Aventura de esnórquel en el Parque Nacional de la isla Espíritu Santo

5. Tour Privado a Balandra, la Paz y Todo Santos

6. La Paz , Balandra y Todos Santos desde CABO y San Jose

7. Tour de 4 horas con tiburón ballena en La Paz

8. Balandra y Tecolote: hike, kayak y snorkel en el paraíso

9. Tour a la Isla Espíritu Santo

10. Tour Privado a Playa Balandra, La Paz y Todos Santos

11. 4 horas de recorrido gastronómico guiado por la calle La Paz

12. City Tour & Playas desde La Paz

13. Recorrido Privado de Medio Día de las Playas de La Paz

14. Excursión de un día a La Paz desde Cabo San Lucas

15. Balandra Beach & City Tour La Paz & Todo Santos hotel California

16. Tour Tiburón Ballena en grupo reducido

17. 1 día de maravillas de la isla Espíritu Santo, leones marinos y aventura en paddleboard

18. Tour Los Cabos desde La Paz

19. Snorkel en las playas escondidas de Balandras y nado con lobos marinos en La Paz

20. Tour La Paz, Ciudad Histórica, Playa, Colonial y Hermosos paisajes en camino!

21. Tour de Dia Completo a Balandra La Paz y Todos Santos

22. Búsqueda privada del tesoro en La Paz

23. Isla Espíritu Santo excursión en barco con todo incluido desde Los Cabos

24. El yate de lujo más asequible en La Paz-Balandra/Isla Espíritu

25. Tour de Día Completo a Balandra Beach, Todos Santos y La Paz

26. Transporte privado de Todos Santos al aeropuerto de Sanjose del Cabo

27. Paseo a caballo a la playa con desayuno incluido y amenidades de Rancho San Lorenzo.

28. Excursión en barco con todo incluido a una playa remota con esnórquel desde Los Cabos

29. Sandboarding en las dunas de Mogote

30. Snorkel de día completo y nado con lobos marinos y tiburones ballena en La Paz

Qué están diciendo los viajeros.

COMPLETE BAJA ADVENTURE

The la paz experience, cruise passengers:.

• Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off (in most cases)
• Round-Trip Air-Conditioned Transportation
• English-Speaking Tour Guide
• Narrated Tour of the Baja Peninsula.
• Lunch at a Local Restaurant
• Soft Drinks and Water

Don't Forget:

• Cash for Souvenirs and Shopping
• Sunblock (SPF 30+)

OUR ADVICE:

This is the best tour to see the entire Baja area. You'll see the great Pacific Coastline of the Baja including Todos Santos and La Paz.

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES

"Yesterday's tour was a pure delight! Luis is a superb guide and driver. He's so knowledgeable and personable. The whole day went perfectly and I can't think of any improvement needed. Perhaps the road from Todos Santos...but nothing else. Please tell Luis thanks again for a great trip to La Paz and Todos Santos!" - Lisa from Elk Grove, California "Just wanted you to know that we took our trip to La Paz yesterday and it was great. Our guide Mario was on time to pick us up at our condo, in fact he was a bit early.  Before we headed out he took time to explain to our small group of 5 exactly where we would be going, what we would be seeing and where we would stop along the way. We stopped at a little roadside restaurant for a quick snack and I had a delicious empanada, my only regret was I only got one! When we stopped in El Triunfo Mario took time to explain a lot of history about the location as well as La Paz. We spent some time in  La Paz and then we went to a nice local restaurant for lunch and then headed to Todos Santos for a bit to do some sightseeing and shopping. Overall a great experience and can't say enough about Mario!" - Kimberly from Tampa Bay, FL

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La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Peace Lodge: Guide to Visiting

T he La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Peace Lodge is home to a series of beautiful waterfalls, a wildlife rescue center, a top-notch jungle resort, and more. This amazing place is located less than an hour away from the San Jose International Airport in Costa Rica.

We live somewhat close to this waterfall and have visited several times. It’s always a fun day trip to bring visitors to.

We created this guide so you can find out all the important La Paz Waterfall Gardens info to plan your perfect trip and to help you decide if a visit here is right for you.

La Paz Waterfall and Peace Lodge at a Glance

• 📍 Location : About an hour from the San Jose International Airport in the hills above Alajuela
• 💯 Highlight : See the waterfalls, learn Costa Rican culture, see rescued local wildlife
• 🎟️ Tickets : You can pre-purchase your admission tickets here
• 🥾 Day Tour with Transportation: Combo Tour – Poas Volcano, Coffee Farm, La Paz Gardens
• 🛏️ Peace Lodge : You can book your stay here

What Is the La Paz Waterfall Gardens?

The first time we visited, we thought that the La Paz Waterfall Gardens was going to just consist of some trails with views of the waterfall. In actuality, it is so much more than that. 

• This place has multiple exhibits of rescued animals that are native to Costa Rica. These animals include jaguars, pumas, tropical birds, snakes, insects, frogs, a variety of monkeys and more!
• There are over 2 miles (3.5 kilometers) of walking trails. Some of these trails have a waterfall view and some are just nice jungle trails.
• You can also learn a bit about Costa Rican history and culture here in their exhibit of a typical native home.
• If you want, you can also spend a few nights here and stay at their luxurious Peace Lodge . We will give you more info on the Peace Lodge further into this article.

Important Info About the La Paz Waterfall Gardens

Hours of operation.

The park is open year-round from 8:00am until 5:00pm.

Admission Cost

In 2024 the cost of admission is:

$52.00 + taxes for adults and $36.00 + taxes for children ages 3 to 12.

If you are a Costa Rican resident the entrance fee is $32.00 + taxes for adults and $23.00 + taxes for children.

When visiting, you also have the option of having a buffet lunch at their restaurant. The lunch costs $14 + taxes for adults and $8 + taxes for children.

Pro Tip: For whatever reason, it is cheaper to pre-book your tickets via Viator rather than directly through the La Paz Waterfall website . Through the La Paz website, you have to pay added taxes. Through Viator you do not. We have tested this and the tickets through Viator are provided directly by the park and are valid. If you would like to add lunch to your experience you can do that once at La Paz.

Directions to La Paz

This is the perfect day trip from the airport area!

If you will have your own transportation you can easily drive here on your own.

From the San Jose International Airport , it will take about one hour to get to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens.

The start of this drive involves driving through downtown Alajuela . Traffic can get a bit backed up here, especially during rush hour.

After getting through the city the drive becomes much more beautiful. The roads are all paved and decently maintained. Some of the roads can be a bit curvy, but the views of the Central Valley will make it all worth it.

If you just input “La Paz Waterfall Gardens” into Waze or Google Maps and you will have no trouble finding it.

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There is a large parking lot right next to the main entrance. There will be employees working to direct you to a spot. 

Although there is a parking attendant it is best to not leave anything of value in your car. 

It’s better to be safe than sorry!

What to Wear

Sneakers, Long pants, a t-shirt, and a sun-protecting hat in breathable fabrics .

Even if it is warm in San Jose or the town of Alajuela it can be a bit cooler up here. This park is located in the Central Highlands. It is also not unusual for it to be raining here.

I suggest wearing pants and bringing a long sleeve shirt or light sweater just in case.

What to Bring

• A rain jacket
• Your camera
• A full water bottle
• Day Pack ( we like this waterproof one )

Check out our Full Costa Rica National Park Packing List on Amazon for everything you need!

All of the building here are beautiful. The picture above is of the entryway where you can purchase your tickets.

There are bathrooms located throughout the park, multiple restaurants, and gift shops.

Amount of Time You Need

We usually spend about four hours here (if we don’t get lunch on the property), but you could easily spend a full day at the park.

Best Time to Visit

It tends to always be a bit rainy and gray in this area because it is at a high elevation. 

However, the best time to visit is during the dry season from the end of December until late April. You will have the highest chance of dry and sunny weather during that time. 

The dry season also is the most popular time to visit. The property is pretty big so it doesn’t tend to feel congested with people, but you will have more space to yourself during the rainy season (mid-April until late December). 

If you visit during the rainy season it is best to try and visit in the morning. You will have the highest chance of dry weather.

The La Paz Waterfall Gardens Natura Park Experience

After entering the park you will be given a map of the property. You can then explore the park on your own as a self-guided tour.

The different things to do here include:

The Waterfalls

Inside of the park, you can visit 5 different waterfalls. These are all connected by a paved waterfall trail and a series of steps. The five falls are called; Templo, Encantada, Magia Blanca, Escondida, and La Paz. 

Be warned that there are a lot of stairs to get to some of the falls and the staircases are a bit narrow. We have visited on very full days in which we had to constantly move over to let other people pass. 

There are wide viewing platforms where you can stop to get impressive photos and just admire the views.

We suggest planning this for the end of your visit. After the final waterfall, you will end up at the gift shop. From here there is a shuttle bus that will take you back to the main entrance. 

See the Jungle Cats Exhibit

At the jungle cat enclosures you can see big cats such as jaguars, margays, ocelots, and pumas. These cats were all rescued after being injured or being exposed to humans for too long.

Visit the Butterfly Observatory

Walk through this large enclosed structure and see over 25 different kinds of butterflies. Here you can also learn about the life cycle of butterflies and see them from egg to larva to pupa or Chrysalis to adult butterfly.

I really like this butterfly garden and think it is done a way that is very educational yet fun. 

Visit the Aviary

At the aviary, you can see a wide variety of native species of birds. These birds had been either captured illegally by hunters or kept previously as house pets. 

Visit the Sloth Sanctuary

The sloth sanctuary here is home to three female, two-toed sloths. These ladies were rescued after injury or after being kept as pets. 

Visit Casita de la Paz 

The casita resembles a traditional Costa Rican farmhouse from 100 years ago. This is a great spot to learn some history and culture.

Usually, in front of the casita, there is a bull with the traditional Costa Rica oxcart as well as an employee here teaching people about the oxcart tradition. 

You can also go into the traditional casita.

Usually, there is an employee dressed up in traditional clothing making traditional cheese inside. They are happy to explain some Costa Rican history and give out samples of the cheese.

Check Out the Hummingbird Garden

At the hummingbird garden you might see up to 26 different species of hummingbirds buzzing around. 

See the Monkeys

At the monkey habitat you can see black-handed spider monkeys and white-faced capuchin monkeys that were previously held as pets illegally. 

Pre-purchase Your La Paz Waterfall Garden Tickets

Visit the Serpentarium

Here you can see 30 native snakes including several ones that are deadly. I’m not going to lie, this exhibit freaks me out. I’m terrified of snakes and here the give a little more info than I need in my life about deadly snake bites that occur each year in the country. 

Stop at the Ranarium (frog habitat)

You can walk through this large frog enclosure and see each frog up close. It’s a great spot to take close-up pictures of the various critters. 

Check out the Trout Lake

The trout lake is stocked with rainbow trout. Here you can go fishing with fly fishing and spin casters available.

There is a nice restaurant and bar located next to the lake where they are happy to cook up your catch if you choose. 

Explore the Hiking Trails

The Rio La Paz Trail and Fern Trail offer a more lush tropical rainforest experience. These trails aren’t very popular, but I think they are great for getting away from the touristy stuff and actually embracing the nature.

Dining at La Paz Waterfall Gardens

If you opt to add the lunch package on to your experience you will eat at the open air Colibries restaurant.

This meal is served as a delicious buffet lunch which includes selections of traditional Costa Rican dishes, a full salad bar, pizza, bread, fries, fresh fruits, rice pudding and unlimited juice, coffee and tea.

There are 5 other restaurants and bars located on the property. These are mostly used by Peace Lodge guests.

T hese are:

• Vista Poas Restauran t: An intimate fine-dining restaurant. Open only for dinner. Reservations are required.
• Las Tucas Bar: A great place for a cocktail. Open from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
• Tortillas Restaurant : Open for breakfast and lunch. Serves a variety of local dishes.
• Big Trout Bar: This place has a nice view of the trout lake. You can have your fresh catch cooked up here, enjoy a drink, enjoy a sandwich, and more.

Day Tours with Transportation

If you are staying in the San Jose area and will not have a rental car you can still visit La Paz Waterfall Gardems by booking a day tour with transportation included.

We have two suggestions for this. 

COMBO TOUR Coffee, Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens

⭐️  RATING:  5/5 Stars on Viator | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:   13 hours | ✅  Book it!

This fun day tour includes:

• Transportation from the San Jose area
• Breakfast and lunch
• A coffee tour at Doka Estates
• A visit to Poas Volcano National Park
• A visit to La Paz Waterfall Gardens

This is a full day tour. It is a bit pricey, but I think it is worth it when you consider that transportation, an experienced guide, all entry fees, plus breakfast and lunch are included. 

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Day Trip from San Jose to Wildlife Refuge La Paz Waterfall Gardens

⭐️  RATING:  4.5/5 Stars on Viator | ⏳  TOUR LENGTH:   7 hours | ✅  Book it!

This tour is for those of you who want more time exploring La Paz and don’t want a full day experience. 

This tour includes:

• Transportation to and from your San Jose area hotel
• A guided hike of La Paz Waterfall Gardens

In my opinion, this is the best option if you only want to go to La Paz. But, for about $30 more per person, I think the combo tour above is a better deal and gives you a more fulfilling day.

Check Availability and Book this La Paz Tour

The Peace Lodge

The Peace Lodge is a beautiful eco-lodge located on the La Paz Waterfall Gardens property. 

I would describe this place as cozy, natural, and luxurious. The resort is intimate with only 18 rooms and has a very clean jungle cabin type of feel. 

Each room in this hotel has a Jacuzzi tub, a fireplace, a waterfall shower, and a large balcony with rocking chairs so you can enjoy the jungle views. 

One of the best things about the Peace Lodge is that guests have access to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens throughout the day as well as before and after opening hours.

You can also enjoy all six restaurants throughout the property which offer a variety of cuisines at different price points.

We suggest Vista Poas Restaurant for a nice dinner and the Big Trout Bar for lunch.

One thing to note, no meals (not even breakfast) are included in the room rate

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La Paz Waterfall Gardens Controversy

I have heard a lot of controversy surrounding the size of the enclosures that the wildlife are kept in as well as the validity of La Paz being a wildlife rescue facility and not a straight-up zoo. 

I think that deciding if you feel comfortable visiting and supporting a place like La Paz is something you really can only choose for yourself. 

I agree with the idea that the enclosures are smaller than I feel they should be. 

La Paz Waterfall Gardens states on its website that they are the largest animal sanctuary in Costa Rica and that all animals living on the property have been rescued due to injury, being previously kept as pets, etc. 

None of the animals have been taken from their natural habitat.

So, in actuality, they are giving a home to wildlife that is unable to be re-released into the wild due to a variety of circumstances.

Visit La Paz Waterfall for FREE

If you only want to see one of the waterfalls, you can skip the entry fee and drive straight to the lowest fall.

There is a pull-off area for cars and you can walk very close to the water.

Just be careful, it can be very slippery and no fences are blocking off this area. 

Here is the spot on Google Maps

Our Tips for Visiting La Paz Waterfall Gardens

• Get here early in the day before the crowds. You also have the best chance of good weather in the morning.
• There are a lot of stairs involved when viewing the waterfalls. Just take it slow. You have to remember that you are at a high elevation which your body isn’t used to. You will likely get out of breath quickly.

Is it Worth Visiting?

I thought for a long time about how to answer this question. I’ve decided that, yes, it is worth visiting during your Costa Rica vacation depending on your travel style. 

• I think if you are traveling as a family with children, this place is great. La Paz is designed to be very family-friendly.
• If you want to take up-close photos of wildlife, this is a good spot for it. 
• If you are only in Costa Rica for a short period of time this can be a good place to see wildlife, a waterfall, and learn about the culture all in one day. 

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• If you are more into adventure or natural experiences, this is not the place for you. It is a bit too commercialized and curated. 
• If you are a budget traveler, this place is not for you. The admission fee is high. 
• If you are concerned about wildlife being kept in habitats that are small in size, this might not be the place for you. 

There are plenty of other amazing waterfalls in Costa Rica that you can visit for a lot cheaper as well as plenty of places to see wildlife in the wild . 

I must say, we are also always super impressed with how well everything is maintained here. I don’t think we have ever seen that level of cleanliness and keeping things updated anywhere else in Costa Rica. It really is a beautiful place.

Nearby Hotels

We, of course, suggest staying at the Peace Lodge , but it is a high-end accommodation option. 

Here are some other nearby options at lower price points. 

• Los Gallitos Eco Lodge : Rustic budget-friendly cabins. There is a pool. Located about 25 minutes north of La Paz. 
• Poas Volcano Lodge : They have a variety of rooms here. Some are basic and semi-rustic, but some are absolutely beautiful. This hotel is in a great location making it easy to get to La Paz, the nearby coffee farms, and Poas Volcano. 
• Hortensias Chalets Vara Blanca : They offer chalets that can sleep up to 3 guests. The views here of the Central Valley are excellent. 
• Villa Calas : I suggest staying in their Junior Suites. They are very nice and have a balcony. Breakfast is included in your booking. 
• Altura Hotele : A really beautiful hotel. They also offer glamping in domes. This is a bit further from La Paz. It will take about 25 minutes to drive here.

What to Do After Your Visit

There is so much to do in this area! Here are some of the best options….

Visit Poas Volcano

From the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, it is only a short drive to Poás Volcano. We actually suggest going to Poas before La Paz. The volcano is often most clear in the mornings. 

We have a complete guide to the volcano so you can plan your trip there.

Visit a Coffee Farm

There are several coffee farms on your drive back towards Alajuela. 

We suggest arranging your tour at Doka Estates or Hacienda Alsacia .

Doka Estates is a local company. I like their tour a lot. They explain the farming process and it’s very thorough.

Hacienda Alsacia is owned by Starbucks. It is the only Starbucks farm in the world. You can arrange a tour here or just show up to enjoy a drink and some food at their beautiful open air shop. 

Buy Strawberries and Cheese

You will likely pass several stands selling strawberries and cheese along your drive. The strawberries in this region are amazing! 

Thomas is addicted to the cheese (called palmito). It’s basically like string cheese but in a big ball. 

If you’d like to try some local goodness, we definitely suggest stopping at one of these stands.

Conclusion: La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Peace Lodge

And, that is all for this guide! Hopefully, you now have a good overview on planning your visit to La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Peace Lodge.

Let us know if you have any questions about visiting La Pa Waterfall Gardens in the comment section below. We are always happy to help you out.

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Lors de ce free tour dans La Paz , vous découvrirez les principales attractions touristiques de cette belle capitale entourée par les hautes montagnes de l'Altiplano des Andes . Vous tomberez sous le charme !

À l'heure convenue, rendez-vous à l'entrée de Banco Unión , situé en face de la place Avaroa , pour commencer ce free tour dans La Paz . À cet endroit, vous pourrez voir la manière dont l'architecture coloniale et l'architecture moderne se complètent.

Depuis la place Avaroa, vous vous dirigerez vers le Montículo , un point de vue exceptionnel offrant une vue à couper le souffle sur La Paz et les majestueuses montagnes environnantes . Vous aurez le temps de saisir l' essence unique de la capitale bolivienne et de prendre des photos spectaculaires.

Vous poursuivrez votre free tour dans La Paz en marchant jusqu'au téléphérique jaune de Sopocachi , où vous vous émerveillerez de ce système de transport innovant qui relie les hauteurs de la ville . Vous profiterez alors de vues panoramiques à couper le souffle. Un mélange parfait de modernité et de beauté naturelle !

L'étape suivante sera l'emblématique plaza Metropolitana Murillo , cœur politique et culturel de La Paz. De l'extérieur, vous en apprendrez davantage sur l'imposante cathédrale Notre-Dame de La Paz et sur le  Palacio Quemado  (le « palais brûlé »), témoins d'événements historiques importants. Connaissez-vous la raison pour laquelle ce dernier bâtiment porte ce nom ? Vous le découvrirez ! 

Vous terminerez votre visite par le fascinant marché des Sorcières . Vous vous immergerez dans l'essence mystique et colorée de ce lieu unique, rempli de produits traditionnels, d'artisanat et d'herbes médicinales . L'un des endroits les plus magiques de La Paz !

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