
After getting a feel for the local pace over the last couple of weeks, Karen and I decided to do a touristy outing. Karen found a destination nestled up in the mountains on the way to the Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens. This is a great attraction for seeing some local sights and learning a bit about the locale. We were able to make arrangements via the internet to be picked up in the nearby town of San Isidro de Heredia and be transported there and back. We went through San Jose in both directions to pick up another group. Our driver and tour guide was Olman Arce Meji and he was outstanding. We reached him at waterfallgardenstour@gmail.com. Olman speaks excellent English and is a very safe and conscientious driver. As it is approximately a two hour drive each way, this makes for a relaxing trip.
La Paz Waterfall gardens is a combination of hotel, wildlife reserve, and nature park. They say all the animals that you see on the grounds have either been injured or confiscated by the government and handed over to them. For one reason or another these animals have been deemed unable to survive in the wild. Whatever the reason they have done an excellent job of presenting them in a very interactive manner.



We spent a few hours wandering through the displays of animals and examples of life in rural Costa Rica.


And birds, big and small.


As well they have displays of ocelots, monkeys, and Jaguars.

It was an excellent day spent walking and learning with a delicious lunch served half way through. If you are ever looking for a destination within Costa Rica I would recommend it.

Photos are amazing!
Thanks
wow..love those cute frogs and colourful birds! Must be amazing there for nature photography!
It is wonderful for photography. Lots of opportunity to get close to the animals and foliage. Glad you like the shots.
Great write up about CR. Judith and I are in Palm Springs staying with friends in their beautiful home. Sure is nice to get away
Thank you. Warm weather is good for the soul.
How much color can there be in one tree frog! Great pictures
Wow! Your photos are outstanding!!!! And Karens shirts even matches the toucans feet!!! Thank you for this trip to La Paz Waterfalls!!
You are most welcome, I am pleased you enjoyed the trip.