La Paz Waterfall Gardens

Located between Poas Volcano National Park and Braulio Carrillo National Park, the La Paz Waterfall Gardens features five waterfalls and the largest animal sanctuary in Costa Rica. We enjoyed a buffet lunch at the Peace Lodge before taking a walking tour of the gardens and wildlife exhibits.


Scarlet Macaw, Crimson-Fronted Parakeet, and Yellow-Throated and Keel-Billed Toucans



Blue Morpho and Pale Owl Buutterflies



Capuchin and Spider Monkeys



Ocelto, Jaguarundi and Jaguar