La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Animal sanctuary and waterfall gardens in Varablanca, Costa Rica.
The facility spans 70 acres of protected cloud and rainforest territory, featuring five cascading waterfalls and over 100 species of native animals.
The nature park began construction in July 1998 and opened its doors to visitors in 2000, with the butterfly observatory added in 2006.
The park demonstrates Costa Rica's commitment to wildlife protection by housing only animals entrusted by the national Wildlife Ministry for rehabilitation.
Located 45 minutes from San Jose Airport, the park operates daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with self-guided trails and educational animal exhibits.
The facility maintains 3.5 kilometers of walking paths through both cloud and rainforest environments at an elevation exceeding 1,200 meters.
Location: Varablanca
Address: 6R3Q+Q9P, Alajuela Province, Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-17:00
Phone: +50624822720
Website: http://waterfallgardens.com
GPS coordinates: 10.20410,-84.16237
Latest update: March 24, 2025 14:18
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