La Paz Waterfall Gardens is a private ecological reserve that features a series of five beautiful waterfalls, dense cloud and rain forests, an animal sanctuary with over 100 species of animals, and some of the best hiking near San José. Nestled on the slopes of the Poas Volcano, the 70-acre reserve is made up of 40 acres of cloud and rainforests and a variety of nature-based attractions, including an aviary with numerous species of birds, a butterfly observatory, a hummingbird garden with 26 documented species, an insect exhibit, and a serpentarium. Capuchin (white-faced) and black-handed spider monkeys swing through the surrounding forests, which offer excellent hiking trails.

126, Heredia Province, Costa Rica, Phone: +506-24-82-27-20

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