Costa Rica with Parents and a Toddler

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Worth going?

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (out of 5)

A thousand times yes, we have already been here twice and I could easily go again. The nature is mind blowing. If you are on the west coast, its a no brainer.

Itinerary (in order of preference)

Before we start, rent a car :)

Alajuela - 2/3 days
- La Paz Waterfall Gardens: Must must do! The ticket costs around $56 per adult and $40 per child. You can spend the whole day here. Imagine everything Costa Rica has to offer - in a mini highly curated experience. You can walk through butterfly gardens, bird and animal enclosures, and a series of THE most beautiful cascading waterfalls. You will see 5 different drops of the water, each one more beautiful than the last. Fair caution though, towards the end, you will have to climb a set of stairs to get back to the entrance. For anyone with moderate fitness, this should not be a problem.
  - But if you have anyone that struggles with climbing, just skip the last waterfall and take the ramp back to the entrance.
  - You can also take your swimming clothes, there are a couple of spots where you can get down to the water.

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Costa Rica with Parents and a Toddler

Worth going?

Itinerary (in order of preference)

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