La Leona Waterfall from Four Seasons Costa Rica

La Leona Waterfall is located about 60 kilometers from Four Seasons Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, with a driving time of approximately 1 hour, making it an easy-to-reach highlight near Rincon de la Vieja in Costa Rica.

Yes, transportation from Four Seasons to La Leona Waterfall can be included with your tour booking. Simply choose a tour with transportation included, let us know your preferred pickup location and time, and we will take care of everything to guarantee a smooth and relaxed experience.

As a local tour operator specialized in the Rincon de la Vieja area, we offer tours with transportation included as well as flexible transfer shuttles throughout Guanacaste, with experienced drivers who know the routes inside out. Choose a tour with transportation service to enjoy a comfortable and stress-free journey from Four Seasons Costa Rica to La Leona Waterfall.

Yes, you can always ask your driver for stops along the way for food, facilities, or souvenirs, and they will be happy to fit your requests into the schedule whenever possible. If you are planning a longer stop during your journey to La Leona Waterfall, simply contact us in advance so we can help arrange it.

Yes, many visitors choose to combine their La Leona Waterfall hike from Four Seasons with other adventure tours in Rincon de la Vieja to make the most of their day in Costa Rica. Our driver will take you to each activity, wait during the tours, and take you back to your hotel at the end of the day.

Popular combo options from Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo include the La Leona Waterfall hike with river tubing, zip lining, hot springs, or the volcanic activity hike in Rincon de la Vieja National Park.

We offer comfortable hotel pickup and flexible shuttle transportation throughout Guanacaste, including areas such as Tamarindo, Playas del Coco, Liberia, Playa Flamingo, and hotels like Four Seasons Costa Rica and Occidental Papagayo.

During the booking process, you can choose your pickup location from a list of popular destinations. If your location is not listed, you can add it in an extra field.

If you are unsure whether your accommodation in Costa Rica is within our transportation area, feel free to contact us before booking.

Yes, we offer a variety of private tours from Four Seasons Costa Rica. With a private tour, you will have a dedicated guide exclusively for your group, allowing you to enjoy the activity at your own pace, creating a more personalized and comfortable experience.

Private tours from Four Seasons are available for La Leona Waterfall, river tubing, and several combo experiences, including tours combined with Rio Negro Hot Springs.

Yes, La Leona Waterfall is a perfect day trip from Four Seasons Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, as it is easy to reach and allows you to experience one of the most popular highlights of Rincon de la Vieja. If you would like to extend your adventure even further, you can also choose one of our combo tours and discover more of the region.

The La Leona Waterfall tour starting point is located in the village of Curubandé in the Rincon de la Vieja region, close to Liberia and about 40 minutes from Liberia Airport. The drive from Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo to La Leona Waterfall takes about 1 hour and 20-30 minutes, at a distance of approximately 60 kilometers

For detailed directions, please see the driving guide above.

Yes, our on-site La Leona restaurant is located just across from the reception area where the tour starts and ends. You can reserve a table for your group during the booking process and choose from our varied menu including gourmet burgers, premium cuts of beef and fresh fish on the day of the hike. For more information about our restaurant, click here.

The La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike in Costa Rica is considered moderate.

The trail includes rocky and uneven terrain, as well as sections where you’ll need to climb over rocks and ladders and swim through parts of the river.

You don’t need to be an experienced hiker, but a basic level of fitness is required, and the tour is not suitable for people with knee, walking, or mobility issues. As life jackets are mandatory for everyone and ropes are set up across the river, it is not necessary to be an expert swimmer.

Our expert guides will assist you throughout the tour, especially during the climbing sections and while swimming through the waterfall canyon, ensuring that you feel safe, comfortable, and well supported at all times.

Yes, the La Leona Waterfall hike in Costa Rica is suitable and safe for kids over 4 years old. (Note that the minimum age for group tours is 6 years, while private tours are available for children from 4 years old)

Our experienced guides will keep a close eye on your children throughout the tour and assist them whenever needed. Life jackets are provided and mandatory for all participants, so even kids who are not strong swimmers can safely enjoy the experience.

The hike includes climbing over rocks, caves, and swimming parts, making it an exciting adventure for active kids, as long as they are comfortable with water and this kind of physical activity.

The La Leona Waterfall hike takes approximately 2.5–3 hours from start to finish. Including the drive to and from Four Seasons Costa Rica, the entire tour usually takes around 5-6 hours, depending on traffic and if you would like to make stops or enjoy lunch at our on-site restaurant.

No, it is not possible to visit La Leona Waterfall without a tour and a certified guide.

The trail and access road are located on private property, and guided tours are required to enter the area.

In addition, parts of the hike involve small rock climbing sections, river crossings, and swimming parts with strong currents, which can be dangerous without professional guides by your side. The trail can also be difficult to follow on your own.

A experienced guide is included in every tour, ensuring your safety and helping you to learn more about Costa Rica and nature in Rincon de la Vieja.

Yes, booking in advance is required to visit La Leona Waterfall and for all of our adventure tours.

Tours often fill up quickly, especially during high season in Costa Rica. If you arrive without a reservation, you may have to wait several hours or may not be able to join a tour that day.