La Leona Waterfall from Andaz Papagayo by Hyatt

La Leona Waterfall is located about 56 kilometers (34 miles) from Andaz Papagayo Costa Rica, with a driving time of approximately 1 hour, making it an easy-to-reach highlight near Rincon de la Vieja in Costa Rica.

Yes, you can book a tour with transportation included to La Leona Waterfall from Andaz Papagayo. Simply let us know your preferred pickup location and time during the reservation process, and we will take care of everything to guarantee a smooth and relaxed experience.

Besides relaxing on the beach and enjoying water activities at the beautiful beaches of Papagayo, there are several adventure tours and nature attractions in the popular Rincon de la Vieja region that you shouldn’t miss when visiting Guanacaste. Some of the most popular and exciting experiences include the hike to La Leona Waterfall, river tubing on the Colorado River, zip lining, and visiting hot springs in the tropical forest.

Yes, many visitors choose to combine their La Leona Waterfall hike from Andaz Papagayo 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 Andaz 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 Secrets 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 Andaz Papagayo. A private tour is the perfect option if you’re traveling with small children or want to enjoy a more personalized experience, as you’ll have a dedicated guide exclusively for your group.

Private tours from Andaz Papagayo 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 Andaz Papagayo in Costa Rica, as it is easy to reach and lets you experience one of the best waterfall hikes in Costa Rica. If you would like to extend your adventure even further, you can choose one of our combo tours and discover more of Rincon de la Vieja in just one day trip.

Exit Andaz Papagayo and follow Route 253 for about 20 minutes, until you get to a T-junction in Comunidad. Turn left onto Route 21 to continue toward Liberia. Upon reaching Liberia, turn left at the main intersection onto Highway 1. After about 5 km, look for the right turn onto the road leading to Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Passing straight through Curubandé you’ll find the La Leona Waterfall tour office on your left, clearly marked with large signs.

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, river crossings and small climbing sections. This is why the tour is not suitable for people with knee, walking, or mobility issues and a basic level of fitness is required.

As life jackets are mandatory for everyone and ropes are set up across the river to help you move through the water, it is not necessary to know how to swim.

Our expert guides will assist you throughout the tour, ensuring that you feel safe, comfortable, and well supported at all times.

Yes, the La Leona Waterfall hike in Costa Rica is suitable for active kids over 4 years old. (Minimum age for group tours: 6 years, Private tours: 4 years )

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, exploring caves, and swimming parts, making it an exciting adventure for kids, as long as they are comfortable with water and walking for 2-3 hours.

The La Leona Waterfall hike takes approximately 2.5–3 hours from start to finish. Including the drive to and from Andaz Papagayo, the entire tour usually takes around 5 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.

An 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.