La Leona Waterfall from Curubandé

Curubandé is the village where La Leona Waterfall is located, so you’re already in the right place! To get to our tour office, start at the church and continue up the road for about 300 meters. You’ll find our tour office on the left side, clearly marked with large signs.

Yes, you can book a tour with transportation included to La Leona Waterfall. If you stay a bit farther away or book a combo tour where you have to travel between attractions, this is the easiest and most comfortable option.

When booking, simply choose a tour with transportation included and let us know your pickup point in your reservation. We will take care of everything for a relaxed and smooth journey.

Yes, you can easily combine La Leona Waterfall with other adventure tours and nature experiences nearby. Our river tubing adventure starts from the same location as the La Leona Waterfall hike and is one of our most popular combo tours, taking you through fast and fun rapids on the Colorado River.

Other great options include combining La Leona Waterfall with zip lining, located only 10 minutes away, the Las Pailas Trail (volcanic activity hike) in Rincon de la Vieja National Park, or Rio Negro Hot Springs.

If you don’t have a car to travel between the different locations, you can book your tour with transportation included. Our driver will take you to each activity, wait during the tours, and bring you back to your accommodation afterward.

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.

Yes, the La Leona Waterfall hike in Costa Rica is a great adventure for kids over 4 years old and for the whole family. (Note that kids can join private tours from 4 years old and group tours from 6 years old.)

Our expert 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 participate in the experience. To fully enjoy this hike with small rock climbing and swimming sections, your children should feel comfortable in the water and with this type of physical activity.

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.

The La Leona Waterfall hike takes approximately 2.5–3 hours from start to finish, depending on group size and pace.

Yes, swimming is an essential part and highlight of the La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike. During the tour, you will enter the bright blue river several times and swim along epic volcanic rock formations, offering a welcoming cool down and a unique way to experience nature up close.

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

For the most comfortable experience, transportation 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.

For the La Leona Waterfall hike you should bring closed-toe shoes or water shoes with good grip (no flip-flops!), clothes that can get wet, a change of clothes and shoes for after the tour as well as a towel. We also recommend bringing sunscreen, insect repellent, and a bottle of water.

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.

When staying in Curubandé, you’re already close to some of the best adventure tours and nature attractions in Guanacaste, located in the popular Rincon de la Vieja region. Situated directly in Curubandé, La Leona Waterfall is a must-see highlight, as it is one of the most beautiful waterfalls near Rincon de la Vieja National Park and includes a unique river hike through the jungle.

If you want to explore even more of the region in a single day, you can combine La Leona Waterfall with the Las Pailas volcanic activity hike, Rio Negro Hot Springs, and many other nearby experiences.

Both waterfalls are definitely worth visiting, but they offer different experiences. Oropendola Waterfall is easier to reach, with a 15-minute walk that leads over two scenic hanging bridges, while visiting La Leona Waterfall includes a guided jungle hike with river crossings and small climbing sections.

You are allowed to swim in both waterfall pools, each with stunning turquoise waters. However, on the La Leona Waterfall hike, you can also swim through an impressive river canyon, which is a unique highlight of that tour.

If you are looking for a quick and easy waterfall visit, Oropendola is a great choice. If you’re looking for a more active adventure tour and one of the most unique waterfall hikes in Costa Rica, La Leona Waterfall is the better option.

La Leona Waterfall is located on two private properties and is not part of a national park. The La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike company owns one of the main entrances to the area and has developed an official tour with certified staff, strict safety measures, and a strong focus on protecting the natural environment.

For the most complete and reliable experience, we recommend booking directly with us.