San Jose Area: La Paz Waterfall Gardens / Farmer Market (Level 1)

This is day 2 of Costa Rica 2015 Edition (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/225456678/). Some of us will visit Costa Rica wildlife and rainforest with waterfall La Paz Waterfall Gardens (http://www.waterfallgardens.com/la_paz_waterfall_gardens.php). After that, we will visit a Farmer Market in San Jose (Mercado Central) (http://www.viator.com/San-Jose-attractions/San-Jose-Central-Market-Mercado-Central/d793-a1533) to check out "One of the most famous enclosed markets of Costa Rica" (for fruits, vegetables and much more...)

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/5/6/4/600_431477764.jpeg DEPARTURE TIME at Hotel : 7:15 - 7:30 AM.

Route: Tour at La Paz Waterfall Gardens & walk the market

Difficulty: Level 1 (relax pace). Click on RATING TABLE (http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf) for more about difficulty levels

GOOD TO KNOW wear trousers, insect repellent, comfortable shoes, hat, jacket, raincoat, camera, and binoculars. Ten Essentials: link (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)

To read more aboutLa Paz Waterfall Gardens (http://www.waterfallgardens.com/la_paz_waterfall_gardens.php) "La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the #1 Most Visited Privately Owned Ecological Attraction in Costa Rica featuring the best hiking near San José, the most famous waterfalls in Costa Rica, rescued wildlife preserve with over 100 species of animals and an environmental education program" and check out November 2014 trip photos (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/25751741/431733432/)

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