La Paz Waterfall (Costa Rica)

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Template:Short description Template:Refimprove Script error: No such module "Infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". La Paz (Spanish: "the peace") is a waterfall in central Costa Rica.[1] In Spanish, it is known as Catarata de La Paz. It is Script error: No such module "convert". north of Alajuela, between Vara Blanca and Cinchona.

The waterfall is located immediately alongside Route 126. The River La Paz forms the waterfall after traversing Script error: No such module "convert". of volcanic terrain, and then continues through the rainforest of the eastern side of Poás Volcano. A short path leads behind the waterfall, where a small shrine had been located. Upstream from the waterfall is La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a hotel and park, where visitors can observe many different species of local wildlife.

The waterfall and surrounding area were severely damaged in the 6.1 magnitude earthquake of January 8, 2009.[2] Landslides damaged the road that runs alongside the waterfall, but has since been fixed and offers a roadside stop for photos and souvenirs.

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