La Leona Waterfall from
Buena Vista Del Rincon Eco Adventure Park

There are two routes leading to La Leona Waterfall from Buena Vista Del Rincon. Depending on which route you choose, the drive takes between 40 minutes and 1 hour.

The shorter route covers around 19 kilometers (12 miles), while the slightly longer route covers approximately 37 kilometers (23 miles). Note that the shorter route  is not fully paved and may have more potholes than the longer route.

Exit Buena Vista del Rincon and continue straight, passing through the village of Buena Vista. Follow the road through Cañas Dulces until you reach a T-junction, here turn left onto Highway #1. Continue about 7 km until you see the left turn toward Curubandé (Rincon de la Vieja National Park). Passing straight through Curubandé until you see the La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike tour office on your left, clearly marked with large signs.

Yes, you can choose to include transportation from Buena Vista Del Rincon to La Leona Waterfall in your tour booking. Simply let us know your preferred pickup location and time, and we will take care of everything to guarantee a smooth and relaxed experience.

Yes, you can combine the La Leona Waterfall hike with other adventure tours in Rincon de la Vieja to make the most of your day trip. Our driver will take you to each activity, wait during the tours, and take you back to your accommodation at the end of the day.

Popular combo options from Buena Vista Del Rincon 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.

Yes, unlike many waterfalls in Costa Rica, you are allowed to swim in La Leona Waterfall and the bright blue river. The swim through the canyon to reach the waterfall cave is a memorable and refreshing highlight of the hike. Don’t worry if you’re not a strong swimmer, as life jackets are provided and mandatory for all participants, so you can simply float and move safely along the ropes set up across the river.

Yes, we offer a variety of private tours from Buena Vista Del Rincon. 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 experience. It is also a great option if you’re traveling with small children, as kids can participate in private tours from 4 years old, while the minimum age for group tours is 6 years.

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

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.

Buena Vista del Rincon Eco Adventure Park offers a variety of adventure activities that you can enjoy within our Buena Vista Mega Combo Tour, including a jungle waterslide, horseback riding, hanging bridges, a cultural tour, and much more. A must-visit attraction in the region is La Leona Waterfall, one of the most popular and scenic waterfalls in Rincon de la Vieja. La Leona Waterfall makes a perfect day trip from Buena Vista del Rincon and can easily be combined with other nearby adventures, such as our river tubing tour or the volcanic activity hike in Rincon de la Vieja National Park.

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 hike takes approximately 2.5–3 hours from start to finish. Including the drive to and from Buena Vista Del Rincon, the entire tour usually takes around 5 hours, depending on traffic and if you would like to enjoy lunch at our on-site restaurant.

The La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike in Costa Rica is considered moderate and includes uneven terrain, river crossings, swimming, and small climbing sections. You don’t need to be an experienced hiker, but a basic level of fitness is required. Please note that the tour is not suitable for visitors with knee, ankle, walking, or mobility issues.

As life jackets are provided and mandatory for all participants, it is not necessary to be a strong swimmer.

Our certified guides assist you throughout the entire experience to ensure you feel safe, comfortable, and well supported at all times.

Yes, the La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike in Costa Rica is suitable and safe for children. Kids can join private tours from 4 years old and group tours from 6 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 walking for 2-3 hours.

Yes, La Leona Waterfall makes a perfect day trip from Buena Vista del Rincon. It is comfortably reachable in about one hour and offers one of the best waterfall hikes in Costa Rica. Besides, there are many other adventure tours in the region to make the most of your day, including river tubing and the volcanic activity hike.

To complete your day trip, you can enjoy lunch at our on-site restaurant and relax with tropical fruit drinks and cocktails.

Included in your La Leona Waterfall tour from Buena Vista Del Rincon are a certified guide for the hike, transportation to the trail entrance, life jackets, and dry bags.

For the most comfortable experience, transportation from Buena Vista Del Rincon can also be included during the booking process. You can also add Costa Rican lunch at our on-site restaurant in your reservation or choose from the menu on the day of the hike.