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WORTH A TRIP
LA PAZ WATERFALL GARDENS
This touristy garden complex just east of Volcán Poás is host to 3.5km of hiking trails and
five scenic waterfalls, including the largest, La Catarata de la Paz (Peace Waterfall). Vis-
itors can also tour a butterfly conservatory, a hummingbird garden, an aviary, an orchid
display, a serpentarium, a ranarium (frog garden), and wildlife areas that host native cats
and monkeys of Costa Rica. It's an ideal spot for active seniors and small children, since
many of the trails are smooth and well maintained.
You can stay on-site at the Peace Lodge ( 2482-2720; www.waterfallgardens.com ; d stand-
ard/deluxe/villa US$375/445/575, additional adult/child US$40/20; ), whose over-the-
top rooms boast gorgeous valley views, private deck with Jacuzzi, fireplace and huge
bathroom with another Jacuzzi tub. There's also a heated outdoor infinity pool complete
with heated waterfall.
On the Road to Poás
The road up to the park is lined with stands selling fruit (especially local strawberries),
cheese and snacks - as well as countless touristy spots serving typical Tico fare - so you
won't go hungry. Bring your own bottled water, though, as the tap water is undrinkable.
Lagunillas Lodge LODGE
( GOOGLE MAP ; 8959-0119, 2448-5837; www.lagunillaslodge.com ; d US$30-35, cabinas US$50)
Run by a charming Tica family, this rustic lodge and farm 3km below the park entrance is
the closest accommodation to Poás. Hillside log cabinas offer stellar views; basic lodge
rooms cost less. Amenities include trails, horseback rides (from US$15), breakfast (US$6)
and dinners (US$10 to US$12) featuring fresh-caught trout. 4WD is indispensable for nav-
igating the treacherously steep 1km dirt driveway.
Poás Lodge B&B
( GOOGLE MAP ; 2482-1091; www.poaslodge.com ; d incl breakfast US$85-95; )
Texan brothers Stephan and Jimmie, new owners since 2013, have amped up the cozy,
welcoming vibe at this roadside hotel perched high on Poás's slopes 4km south of the park
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