09 Feb 2023
Very, very disappointed with this place. Last day of my hols and we hired a car to get here. Went to Poas National Park first with nice views of the volcano crater but not anything exceptional. Moved on to here as I guess that's what everyone does as it's in all the guide books and there's not a lot else around the area. Costs $50 or so, add another $20 if you want to include the buffet lunch. It's basically a series of paths winding down the hill side with a number of cages with birds, cats, frogs, butterflies (when open), etc. All pretty dismal and hoards of tourists milling about having been shipped here on their buses. The paths eventually reach a series of waterfalls which are ok 10-15m drops. That's it. I was picturing a beautiful botanic garden created around stunning waterfalls but it ain't! This is very expensive and the worst aspect of Costa Rica - contrived, commercial tourism. Better waterfalls/gardens to see for free elsewhere. Avoid