Overview & FAQs
Waterproof Dry Bags Included
We provide waterproof bags to all our customers to carry their cellphone and small belongings safely in the river
Tour Guides on all tours
This waterfall is only accesible with an expert guide. The guides have to help you cross the river, set up ropes, navigate through the canyons and reach the waterfall safely.
Free Parking
Private free parking is included when booking our tours
The Highest Rated Hike
If you read our reviews on Google and TripAdvisor you will find out we are highly rated with mostly 5 star reviews
FAQ's
The La Leona Waterfall hike takes about 2.5-3 hours in total. It is 1.5 miles each direction (4km in total). This gives you ample time to hike, explore, and enjoy the waterfall and its surroundings.
A guide is required to Hike La Leona Waterfall. This Waterfall involves hiking through rivers, caves, canyons and assistance will always be required.
Guides are included as part of the tour
Yes, life jackets are required for this hike regardless of your swimming ability to ensure your safety.
Yes, a reservation is required to ensure a tour guide is available upon your arrival. If you do not have a reservation you may need to wait up to 3 hours for a tour guide to be available or for the next group tour time slot.
Yes, you can do combo tours in addition to the La Leona Waterfall Hike.
Combo Tours Available:
- White Water River Tubing and La Leona Waterfall
- Zip Lining and La Leona Waterfall
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La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike
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Coordinates: 10.721708506168884, -85.40711001539958
A reservation is required for all tours.
No, you do not need to know how to swim for this hike. Since life jackets are required, swimming skills are not necessary. During the swimming sections there are ropes positioned so you can just pull yourself across and any areas without a rope you tour guide has a rope you can hold on to and they will pull you across that area.
- Closed toe shoes (no flip flops ) (Keens/Chacos are okay to wear)
- Shoes with a good grip
- Extra clothes to change
- Extra shoes to change
- Sunscreen
- Small bottle of water
- Towels
- Life Jacket
- We provide a dry bag to take your cellphone and car keys to the tour
- Lockers
- Bathrooms
- Changing Rooms
- Outdoor Showers
Yes, our parking lot is monitored during all operating hours, so it is safe to leave your belongings in your vehicle for the duration of the tour.
We also have small lockers available as well.
La Leona Waterfall is considered a moderate level hike. We do not recommend this hike for anyone with knee, ankle or mobility issues.
Yes, swimming is required in order to get to La Leona Waterfall. Once you arrive at the waterfall you will have the one-of-a-kind opportunity to swim under the waterfall! This offers a refreshing and invigorating experience in the crystal-clear turquoise pools beneath the cascading waters.
La Leona Waterfall is widely regarded as the #1 waterfall in Costa Rica. With its magnificent cascade, pristine turquoise pools, and mesmerizing surroundings, it holds the top spot among the country’s many stunning waterfalls, captivating visitors with its natural splendor and enchanting beauty.
While both La Leona Waterfall and Rio Celeste are remarkable natural wonders in Costa Rica, La Leona Waterfall offers a unique experience. While Rio Celeste is an amazing natural wonder, swimming is not permitted. In contrast, La Leona Waterfall offers a unique advantage as you can enjoy the experience of swimming in its turquoise pools and swimming directly under the waterfall. This unique experience sets La Leona Waterfall apart from most other waterfalls in Costa Rica.
A guide is required to Hike La Leona Waterfall. This Waterfall involves hiking through rivers, caves, canyons and assistance will always be required.
Guides are included as part of the tour
La Leona Waterfall is located in the town of Curubande, about 20 minutes outside of Liberia.
La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rNwmpppHRAeoSCAc6
Coordinates: 10.721708506168884, -85.40711001539958
A reservation is required for all tours.
La Leona Waterfall is arguably the most beautiful waterfall in Costa Rica. This waterfall is fully enclosed in cave, pristine turquoise pools, and includes an adventure hike to reach the waterfall. This is a waterfall you don’t want to miss out on while in Costa Rica.
The total driving time from Liberia to La Leona Waterfall is approximately 20 minutes, covering a distance of about 18 kilometers.
As you reach Liberia, join Route 1 heading north and drive for approximately 7.3 kilometers. Look for the right turn onto the road leading to Curubandé (Rincon de la Vieja National Park).
La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike
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