mardi 20 mars 2018

La Paz Waterfalls Poas National Park, A Place Worth Visiting

By Harold Thomas


Costa Rica is a small country in Central America and is known for being the most happiest place in the world. It is a democratic country which is rainforested. The place is known for its volcanoes, beaches, and biodiversity and it also has some protected areas which is waiting to be unfolded by mankind.

Your vacation in Costa Rica will not be complete if you do not visit its famous tourists attractions. Take a tour to La Paz Waterfalls Poas National Park which is located in San Jose. La Paz which means peace in Spanish is a waterfall located in the city. The park has five famous waterfalls you can visit.

In order for you to see these majestic sites including the waterfalls you have go on a hiking quest in La Paz Waterfall Garden. The trail that you need to hike is 3.5 kilometers. You may find it tiring at first thought but during the whole experience you would not feel any tiredness but all excitement.

Rescued animals by the authorities can be viewed along the way. Animals such as monkeys, wild cats, snakes, and frogs are just some. These animals have not been pulled out from its natural habitat, and they can freely room around the area which lets you see them from up close and take pictures of.

A butterfly sanctuary is also present which you will walk pass and stop by for a quick photo. Throughout the entire Costa Rica, the park is also the best bird watching place you may experience. Hundreds of these birds would migrate there since the place is full of fruit bearing trees. Up close and personal with toucans are available and hummingbird garden where you may feed them is present.

When the place was build all the materials needed were carried on foot and it was built carefully that no tree was harmed. The whole place is untouched and also unharmed. The five majestic waterfalls would put your mouth on agape when you come across to it.

Platforms for taking pictures are created all over the waterfalls, in front, below, and above so that people coming over will be able to capture easily and great pictures. Most tour packages has lunch included on the package, and they will let you eat near the waterfalls so you have a stunning view while enjoying your lunch. Enjoy the cool and fresh breeze as well.

Since you are already in National Park why not visit the Poas Volcano. Although, you have to take a hike again to be able to reach it the view that is awaiting you are worth the troubles. The crater of the volcano is said to be the second largest in the world. Two impressive craters are visible and the other one holds a crystal blue lagoon.

What you need to prepare for this trip is a hiking shoes that are comfortable since you will be walking the entire time. Clothes that is dry fitted is the best due to the cooler temperature since you are mostly in the rainforest. And of course a camera to take pictures with.




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