Visit after the Picnic Festival

The American artist was one of the main headliners of the Picnic Festival 2026, where she led the second night of the event at the Centro de Eventos Pedregal.
Following her performance, Aguilera traveled to La Paz Waterfall Gardens, one of the country’s most visited nature destinations, located on the slopes of the Poás Volcano.
Her presence sparked buzz on social media after a fan shared a photo with her inside the park.

La Paz Waterfall Gardens

La Paz Waterfall Gardens is a private park that combines cloud forest and rainforest, featuring five waterfalls accessible through a network of trails stretching over 3.5 kilometers.
The site includes a butterfly observatory, hummingbird garden, serpentarium, frog exhibit, and one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in the country, home to more than 100 rescued animals entrusted by Costa Rica’s Ministry of Environment and Energy.
The complex also includes the Peace Lodge, a forest-immersed hotel popular among international tourists seeking luxury experiences in close contact with nature.

Impact on destination image

Aguilera’s visit adds to a growing list of celebrities who have chosen Costa Rica to combine artistic performances with nature experiences, reinforcing the country’s international appeal as a tourist destination.
Local media and entertainment and tourism outlets highlighted that the artist shared positive impressions of the waterfalls and the hike, contributing to the organic promotion of the destination on social media.

Official sources

Official website and channels of La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Peace Lodge, with information about location, attractions, and services.
Coverage from media such as The Tico Times, CRHoy, and La Teja, as well as festival and entertainment outlets reporting on Christina Aguilera’s visit to Costa Rica and La Paz Waterfall Gardens.