The gate price is $56 + tax for a tourist adult, and no reservation is needed. Here is what you pay, what the ticket covers, and when a day pass or a tour makes more sense.
Open 08:00–17:00 daily · no reservation needed · source waterfallgardens.com
Buy at the gate: $56 + tax per tourist adult, $40 for kids 3–12. The GetYourGuide Day Pass costs $95 with taxes, so it only pays off if you want a prepaid voucher.
Official gate prices per person. Tax is added on top; the park does not publish the amount.
| Who | Ticket | Buffet | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist adult | $56 | $16 | $72 + tax |
| Tourist child 3–12 | $40 | $10 | $50 + tax |
| Resident adult | $35 | $16 | $51 + tax |
| Resident child 3–12 | $26 | $10 | $36 + tax |
| Family of 4 2 tourist adults + 2 kids | $192 | $52 | $244 + tax |
Prices: waterfallgardens.com · totals are our sums · under-3 price not listed on the official page
Same park, same trail. The difference is what you pay for on top of entry.
CheapestFor: anyone with a car.
How to get there
PrepaidFor: those who want it paid in advance; it costs more than the gate’s $56 + tax.
Book the day pass
No car neededFor: no car, staying in San José.
Check datesGate price waterfallgardens.com · Day Pass and tour: GetYourGuide live price, 1 adult
Open year-round · waterfallgardens.com
The park lists lower prices for residents of Costa Rica: $35 per adult and $26 per child 3–12. The buffet costs the same for everyone. The official page does not say which ID is accepted for the resident rate — ask at the gate.
No. The park says no reservations are needed — buy at the gate. Opening hours
Children 3–12 pay $40 (residents $26). The official page does not list a price for under-3s. Price calculator
No. The buffet at Colibríes is $16 for adults and $10 for kids. What the ticket covers
The official page shows “+ tax” but not the amount, so expect to pay a little more than $56. Quick answer
Yes: the GetYourGuide Day Pass is $95 with taxes, valid 08:00–14:00. It costs more than the gate. Day pass vs gate
Yes. The 37 m fall beside Route 126 is visible from the bridge without a ticket. The other four falls are inside the park. Park vs roadside fall
The Gardens Guided Day Tour includes park tickets, hotel pickup and the buffet · ★ 4.77 (220).
Check dates · $195