About: With claims to be the only glass chapel in the world with a butterfly garden inside, this property also offers trails with manicured gardens. They offer tours that cover both their butterfly exhibit as well as their coffee plantation. They also have a cafe, farm animals, and bee houses focused on conservation. Province: Alajuela…
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Botanical Orchid Garden La Garita
About: This botanical garden offers trails, playgrounds for children, a koi pond, and an orchid garden. They offer lunch or you can bring your own food for a picnic. Province: Alajuela Starting from: Downtown Alajuela Time to reach from starting location: 23 minutes Time needed for activity: 1+ hour Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible: Yes…
Downtown Alajuela Waterfalls
Options for waterfalls in Downtown Alajuela:
Vuelta del Cañon Waterfall
About: This is one of several breathtaking waterfalls in the Bajos del Toro region. It is a long, muddy hike that crosses the river several times. The waterfall has 2 levels and a natural pool at the base that you can swim in, though the water is very cold. There is no restaurant, so you…
Tesoro Escondido Waterfall
About: This is one of many private properties in the Bajos del Toro region that gives you access to waterfalls. These trails, however, are the only ones that reach the spectacular Tesoro Escondido Waterfall. Along the way there are equally spectacular natural swimming pools to enjoy with their own smaller falls. The water is freezing…
Salto La Victoria
About: This waterfall has 2 levels and is reached via a trail through a private farm. The 3.5 kilometer hike is guided and has the option of either breakfast or lunch included in a combo. There are viewpoints along the trail all the way to the coast that are particularly spectacular at sunset. You can…
Rio Agrio Waterfalls
About: One of many properties with waterfalls in the Bajos del Toro region, this is the place to choose if you have small kids because of their unique “Dinoland” attraction. This is a special area along the route to the main waterfall where they have several large, realistic dinosaur models, some of which are animatronic….
Reserva Natural Catarata La Danta
About: This waterfall of 75 meters is reached via a hike through primary forest. There is a small natural pool at the base of the waterfall that you can swim in. There is a very rustic lodge that allows overnight stays but reservations must be made in advance. Bring your own food to enjoy a…
Pozas la Presa
About: This is one of many properties in the Bajos del Toro region that offers a total of 3 kilometers of trails to 4 waterfalls and natural swimming pools. They also have 2 hanging bridges, a man-made pool, a restaurant, a camping area, cabins for overnight stays, and they are pet friendly. Province: Alajuela Starting…
Finca San Gerardo
About: This family farm offers over 10 kilometers of hiking trails to 2 waterfalls and 3 natural pools that you can swim in. The trails are well marked and have different levels of difficulty and length. Some trails go along the river and there is also a lake as well as a hollow tree to…