Pura Vida Gardens And Waterfall — Attraction in Tárcoles

Waste of time and money, avoid this place. I understand the landscaping needs to be turned over depending on the time of the year-I’d expect the people running this to be understanding as well, and not charge if there’s nothing to see other than the view seen from every other place on this road. Place was deserted, as images depict. Restaurant was closed, place was empty, viewpoint was eaten by termites and unstable-the other path overgrown and missing stairs (yet not blocked off, odd-yet makes sense considering the state everything else was in). I asked for my money back and the woman at the door did not oblige. Until the owners send me photographic proof they have invested in the property I’ll leave this review up.

I was surprised when I passed another person on way in that said the place ‘used to be nice, however they have really let the place go and it’s kinda sad’. I thought he was being dramatic since I had read several other recent reviews-until I took a walk and wasted my time, see images, it was more depressing in person (considering I invested $20/pp too take the self guided walking tour). I would consider going for free if I lived here and there was no charge…but to pay for...

Took a spontaneous drive to Pura Vida Gardens and Waterfall and it was so beautiful! The drive up was steep, but safe. Road is paved, but there are some narrow parts and steep drops, so best to be aware of surroundings and other cars/motorcycles when making the drive. We pulled in on a Friday afternoon and had the place to ourselves. We were charged $10/each for 4 to walk the grounds. There are a few paved paths to explore the gardens and an overlook to the waterfall. You aren't close to the big waterfall, but it is still very pretty to see. After walking to the waterfall overlook, we walked the stone paths around the property and soaked in the amazing sights and sounds of the rainforest. Some pathways are steep, so take good walking shoes. One of the workers told us there are monkeys and sometimes scarlet macaws and sloths. While we didn't see any, we heard howler monkeys and captured some amazing pictures of flora and scenery. It's clear they work very hard to maintain the...

Our hotel called ahead and we were told that they didn’t have the package (ride, entrance fee and meal), but if we can make it there on our own that would be ok. Our hotel concierge arranged for a taxi, but when we got there it was closed. A nice passerby stopped and informed us that it is closed Sundays. We ended up eating at the Ti-ko restaurante which was nice with stunning views, but no waterfalls. A bit disappointed as nowhere in the brochures it mentions that it is closed Sunday’s... Website and brochures need to be updated and staff needs to be better informed. From what we could see through the gates it looks nice. The only explanation we can come up with is that there was miscommunication between the company which arranges the package and the hotel and the Pura Vida Jardin and Waterfalls. Anyway, definitely...