Trip Moments Recommendations
Mirador La Gota 💧 Scenic Spot
If you are looking for a nice hike of only few miles to spend your day, La Gota 💧scenic spot is a great option. This hike takes you to a hill we’re you can admire the Water National Park and the amazing view of Bajos del Toro Amarillo area in Sarchi. This scenic spot is located within Tesoro Escondido (Hidden Treasure) land, easy to locate in the map. These mountains are next to Poas Volcano, one of the most famous active volcanoes in Costa Rica.
Entrance costs $15, ideally to visit during summer. This area gets very misty during winter, and it’s difficult to see the beautiful waterfalls when rain darkens with sediments the water. Nothing like freshen up after a hot walk like taking a swim in the volcanic river beside the mountain (check #criskotsu for Hidden Treasure waterfall post).
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La Paz Waterfalls Gardens in Heredia
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Natural Park is one of the most famous tours for tourists in Costa Rica, located only a few hours from San Jose (and 1 hour away from airport). They offer accommodation, restaurants services or just one-day hiking trip into the rainforest and their animal sanctuary. Remember zoos were banned in Costa Rica years ago, only few sanctuaries are open to public as rehabilitation center for many wild animals.
La Paz trails includes 5 different waterfalls, a small lake, birds 🐦 , butterflies 🦋 , snakes 🐍 , monkeys 🐵, hummingbirds, orchid station, insects, frogs 🐸 and few jungle cats, like jaguar, ocelots and more 🐆 .
Remember to carry a jacket and probably raincoat when you visit, either in summer or rainy season. Temperature in rainforest is always a bit chilly and you will definitely get wet around the waterfalls trails. Carry comfortable shoes, this hike can be exhausting.
Outside the gardens, few minutes into the main road (route 126), you can watch the amazing La Paz waterfall that falls. The waterfall is 37m height. This waterfall is also very near Poas volcano 🌋, if you want to spend the night in the gardens you can continue your trip next day to hike around the Poas Volcano National Park, or just visit the crater. Just remember your jacket.
📍Vara Blanca, Heredia, Costa Rica
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