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La Paz Butterfly & Waterfall Gardens

A 'Gotta Do' Day Trip in the San Jose Area

Everyone who visits says "WOW, that place is amazing!" Butterflies, birds, orchids, frogs, waterfalls, monkeys, gardens and much, much more. 

La Paz is a photographer's dream and a kid's (of all ages) paradise. It has the largest butterfly garden in Costa Rica, the largest aviary in Costa Rica, an orchid garden, a frog exhibit, snake exhibit, bromiliad garden and an amazing hummingbird garden.  Not to mention waterfalls, hiking trails and a traditional casita. Book Now!

Trips to La Paz can be combined with other nearby attractions. Take a look at your options. 

Option 1: A Day at La Paz

Spend the day wandering through the elaborate gardens and animal displays. Guided or self-guided tours are available.

We've included lunch with all of the tours because it's really nice to not have to leave the park to eat.

The Guided tour includes:

• Round-trip transport from your San Jose hotel to / from the Gardens
• Bi-lingual guided tour of the park and its gardens
• Buffet lunch
• Admission to the park and all taxes
• Private tours can be arranged too. Prices available upon request.
• Departs Daily, pick-ups start at 10 am, return to your hotel between 5 and 6 pm. 

Total Cost:

$75 per person  Book Now!   Children (3-12 years): $65

Also new for 2010 a 'Behind the Scenes Animal Tour': $45 per hour (average tour is 2 hours)

If you do not need transportation, you can purchase:

• Entrance to the park  (includes admission to the park and taxes)
• Total cost per person: $36   Book Now!  Child (3-12 years) $21
• Entrance to the park and lunch (includes admission to the park, buffet lunch, and taxes)
• Total cost per person: $48   Book Now!    Child (3-12 years) $27

Option 2: Poas Volcano, Coffee Tour & La Paz Combo

Make the most of your day and hit three different tours in one day. This tour will pick you up from your San Jose hotel and take you up into the mountains and visit a traditional coffee plantation where breakfast and fresh coffee will be served.  Here you will learn how coffee is grown, harvested and processed.

Then, we're off to the cloud forests of Poas Volcano National Park where it's just a short walk to the active crater. Along the way there are many interesting plants and birds to be spotted. A little later, we'll stop off at La Paz Waterfall Gardens for the duration of the afternoon. Here there are numerous living exhibits including an enormous butterfly garden (one of the largest in the world) and a huge aviary where parrots, macaws and all kinds of song birds are within arms reach. There are also trails for hiking, waterfalls and several gardens.  (butterfly garden, aviary, hummingbird garden, orchid garden, frog and snake exhibits, waterfalls and a wild cat exhibit)

What's Included?

• Round-trip transportation from your San Jose hotel to the coffee estate, Poas Volcano and La Paz Gardens
• Admission to all three locations and all taxes
• Breakfast & Buffet Lunch
• Bi-lingual naturalist guide
• Private tours can be arranged too. Prices available upon request.

Schedule:

Departs Daily, Full day tour lasts 7 - 11 hours (Tours depart between 6 and 7 am, and return between 4 and 5 pm.)

Total Cost:

$99 per person   Book Now!

What's not included in any of the tours:

• Alcoholic beverages
• Tips or gratuities

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