About: This wildlife rehabilitation center offers educational tours that allow visitors to learn about and get up close with native Costa Rican wildlife. They receive animals that have been rescued from various situations, always with the goal of rehabilitating them and returning them to the wild as soon as possible. However, not all cases can…
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Mariposario Butterfly Kingdom
About: This butterfly garden offers educational tours that teaches and shows the stages of the life cycle of butterflies. It is small but they have several species in their garden. It is located very centrally in Escazu and is an easy visit while in the city. They have a restaurant. Province: San Jose Starting from:…
Downtown San Jose Waterfalls
Options for waterfalls in Downtown San Jose:
Cataratas Tabu
About: This waterfall is on a private property with a river and natural pools for swimming. It is a great place to spend a day enjoying the water. It is a short hike to the falls. Province: San Jose Starting from: Downtown San Jose Time to reach from starting location: 1 hour 14 minutes Time…
Catarata El Rey
About: This is a beautiful waterfall during the rainy season when the flow of the river is high and it is full. During the dry season, it is underwhelming. However, the rain makes the hike muddier, slipperier, and overall more challenging. The only way to visit is with a guide from the local women’s group,…
Catarata El Indio
About: This is one of several waterfalls in the local area, and one of two waterfalls on the private property Villas Mastatal, an eco-lodge. The other waterfall is Las Gemelas. Most people visit and stay overnight at the lodge, though you can also visit for a day and hike the trails to the river and…
Downtown San Jose Swimming Pools
Options for swimming pools in Downtown San Jose:
Los Sueños Water Park
About: This recreational park has swimming pools, a restaurant, and green spaces. Province: San Jose Starting from: Downtown San Jose Time to reach from starting location: 28 minutes Time needed for activity: as much as you want Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible: Yes What to wear and bring: Comfortable clothes, walking shoes, sandals or water…
El Valle Encantado Water Park
About: This water park is located on the other side of the mountains of Escazu from Downtown San Jose. They have swimming pools, water slides, and green spaces for a fun, relaxed day with family or friends. There is a koi pond and some farm animals, as well as a playground. Province: San Jose Starting…
Cascada de Fuego Water Park
About: This water park has 2 large swimming pools, one that is deeper than the other, as well as one small kid pool. They have a restaurant, ranchos, and a unique extremely long foosball table. There are green spaces for playing sports. Province: San Jose Starting from: Downtown San Jose Time to reach from starting…