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La Paz Costa Rica

La Paz is a beautiful location nestled at the foot of the poas volcano in Costa Rica. This is prime coffee country and you’ll be delighted by the rolling hills blanketed with green pastures and the glossy leafed coffee plants that reflect the sunlight. Near the town of Vara Blanca, La Paz is a very short distance from many different sights and spots such as the Fraijanes park, a public park where ticos go to picnic, hike and enjoy a day out in the fresh air in the rainforest where you can view one of the largest volcano craters on Earth and walk up to a turquoise blue lake that formed on Poas’ twin crater. The Rio Sarapiquí Valley is also close by: if you are heading this way you should definitely remember your camera and lots of extra film as you are entering prime Birdwatching country. You may also pass by plantations covered with black netting: this is where strawberries and ferns are grown for national and international consumption. Visiting this region is ideal when you are coming into the country or before you leave to unwind. Many couples stay in this area and celebrate their weddings or honeymoons in the romantic ambiance that can be found in La Paz Vara Blanca and Montana Azul.

The climate around La Paz Costa Rica and the poas volcano is varied: The different slopes are under different weather influences so be prepared from everything from sunny days with warm weather to cold misty days where the clouds hang low and the sun is a hazy influence. We recommend for you to dress in light layers whenever you come to this area, and as a matter of fact, to Costa Rica. Especially when visiting Vara Blanca and La Paz, also remember to carry a light rain jacket and a small collapsible umbrella: if it rains, you’ll be able to enjoy the views and nature while still keeping comfortably dry. The nature and wildlife changes as you climb up the mountain getting closer to the top of the volcano: from coffee bushes to strawberry and fern farms to pastures and evergreen forests to finally the rainforest at he top of the volcano with huge elephant leaf trees and shrubs that will take you back into prehistoric times.

La Paz and Vara Blanca has a small town charm and feel you’ll enjoy. Whether you visit coffee plantations such as the Doka Estate, take white water rafting adventures off the Sarapiqui river, or go into the La Paz Waterfall Garden and walk through the trails enjoying the nature, the sights, the weather and the luxurious drops of water that create a refreshing halo of mist. There’s more than enough for you to do at Vara Blanca Costa Rica: sightseeing, tours, adventures, natural expeditions such as serpentariums, herpetariums, butterfly gardens, hummingbird gardens, fishing canopy tours, bird watching and so much more. Just driving around this area is a pleasure, you’ll feel away from every stress causing element as you breathe in the pure fresh air and listen to birdsong as soon as you step away from your car. Rain or shine, this area is magical: each change in weather brings out completely new sides and aspects of the wonderful flora and fauna around Vara Blanca. Browse through this section on La Paz to discover the different tours, hotel and transportation options you can find in this area so you can plan you perfect costa rica vacation this year.