Top San Jose Nature Parks

Guarantee your entry to Lankester Botanical Garden by booking your admission ticket ahead of time. The nature reserve—which promotes the conservation of native Costa Rican flora—can get busy during peak season, so booking in advance is a guaranteed way to save time waiting in line on the day.

In the La Paz Waterfall Gardens you will experience the fierce power of nature, but you will also find its most adorable side. This is home to the largest butterfly observatory in the world. The structure of a closed soccer field allows the butterflies to rise freely in the middle of their natural habitat. This is an incredible educational opportunity where guides will be willing to answer any questions, as well as teach the most difficult things to see such as eggs, caterpillars and camouflaged butterflies. Among the lush rainforest, flowers and colorful birds, a three-kilometer paved path offers you the opportunity to observe the amazing waterfalls. Among the lush rainforest, flowers and colorful birds, a three-kilometer paved path offers you the opportunity to observe the amazing waterfalls. The platforms along the path allow a wonderful view from above, below and the center. The trails start at the welcome center and continue along the La Paz River to the hummingbird garden.