This place was lovely. There was a lot to see and the restaurant buffet was really good. I wish our travel agent had told us about all the stairs. My knees were toast for the rest of our visit. Great place to see though if you can handle the stairs and climbing up and down steep terrain. The hummingbirds, and butterfly garden were really spectacular. They also had some caged monkeys and some great exhibits of insects and frogs. Great for families.

This is such a beautiful place that is well maintained and very friendly staff. We will definitely bring family and friends back here. A special thanks to the gentlemen that let us get close to the Toucan named Tequila, he took our picture with him. Sorry I did not get his name. The trek down is not easy but well worth it. I have no complaints on the property, they are doing things right. Can’t wait to come back.

While this is a refuge for the animals and not in the wild, it really is very nice to see. I enjoyed the butterfly, hummingbirds and Toucans. Aside from all of this, the short walk to the Waterfalls was equally beautiful. For those who want a good cross section of Costa Rica in a a few hours, paved walkways and to see some of the local wildlife, this is a great place to be. It will not disappoint. If you combine this with some hiking at Poas (if the weather permits), it makes for a great trip. There are quite a bit of steps, but it is all downhill... they have a shuttle to bring you back up, so it is pretty darn easy for the location. The drive to the Gardens is a lot of up/down and windy, so for those who don't like mountainous driving, this is not for you!!

A great way to spend the day. It is a beautiful drive from San Jose to the gardens. The whole trail in the gardens is quite a walk, but well worth it! Near the entrance are walk-through enclosures with birds, butterflies, snakes, and toads. They have a whole section with many different felines for a close up look. All the animals are rescues, so you feel good supporting them. Then, take the hike down the valley past several waterfalls, one of which you can stand right next to and touch!

This is an easy day trip from San Jose and well worth the trip. The park is huge and very well done. The facilities are superbly laid out and well appointed. The animal sanctuary was great and the animals appear well cared for. The toucan exhibit was a lot of fun and you can get up close and personal with them. It, along with the hummingbirds, was our favorite part. The butterfly exhibit was packed with the blue morphos and is a photographer’s dream. The falls themselves are beautiful and the path is not too strenuous. They use a bus to shuttle you back to reception which is a fabulous perk. The information says allow two hours but we were there three hours and could have stayed longer. Don’t cut yourself short on time. But do go and see it!

La Paz is beautiful, clean, and well worth the money for the experience. Waterfalls and animal exhibits are awesome. Customer service is excellent- one of our kids couldn’t make it and they immediately refunded the ticket. This is a must ‘do’ in Costa Rica.

Visited with my then Fiancé and mother in late December 2023. Had seen the reviews about the steps and the walk back up the hill. Amazes me that anyone thought that 5 successive waterfalls along the same river could be on flat ground. But there we are. It's also incredible that some reviewers managed to miss the bus station and giant shuttle bus that takes you all the way back to reception at the end of the falls. There really isn't that many stairs to climb. But there are a lot downhill. Obviously. The surroundings are incredible. The place is worth going to even without the animals. All animals look well fed and healthy. The toucan enclosure was a highlight. To see them so close up was amazing. The big cat enclosures could be bigger. And considering the size of the grounds, there's more than enough space to expand them. I would have given 5 stars had I not seen the bulls, strapped to a cart, standing like statues, being forced to pose for pictures by a trainer. When their heads inevitably droop the trainer grabs their horns and shoves their heads up for the next picture. Completely unnecessary. Not taking a picture with them takes nothing away from the day out. Other than that, what a wonderful place. Would definitely recommend on your visit to Costa Rica or as a local.

Amazing place, relaxed walk, pave walkways with railings. I have had many leg surgeries so was glad I could walk it. It was a challenge for me, especially all the descending steps to the waterfalls. I took my time, didn't try to rush. My legs were noodles when finished. Appreciated the shuttle to drive up back to the top! Can opt for not going down to the waterfalls and get to see everything else. I am 65

This is a very special place. It was magical. So clean and thoughtfully curated. This is a must do day trip from San Jose. Lunch was fantastic. Vegan friendly. Great staff. I didn't want to leave! We will definitely be back to stay there overnight sometime.

This is a must! Not much I can add to the previous positive reviews. It is really worth it - sure is a little expensive, but just about everything is in CR! Go early and beat the crowds. We arrived just before 9 am. One car in the parking lot. We left 2 hours later, lot was full of cars and buses.