La Leona Waterfall from Hacienda Guachipelin

La Leona Waterfall is located only 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Hacienda Guachipelin, just a 15-minute drive away. This makes it a perfect option for a half-day trip or, combined with other nearby attractions, a full-day adventure without spending much time traveling.

It is just an easy 15-minute drive from Hacienda Guachipelin to La Leona Waterfall. Follow the road downhill toward Liberia and you will find our La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike tour office on the right side as you enter Curubandé, clearly marked with large signs.

You can choose to include transportation from Hacienda Guachipelin 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, there are many other adventure tours and nature experiences available nearby, as Hacienda Guachipelin is one of the closest accommodations to many attractions like the La Leona Waterfall and Rincon de la Vieja National Park.

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

Yes, we offer a variety of private tours from Hacienda Guachipelin. 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 Hacienda Guachipelin 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.

The La Leona Waterfall hike takes approximately 2.5–3 hours from start to finish. Including the drive to and from Hacienda Guachipelin, the entire tour usually takes around 3-3.5 hours, depending if you would like to enjoy lunch at our on-site restaurant after the tour.

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.

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

For the most comfortable experience, transportation from Hacienda Guachipelin 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.

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.

As Hacienda Guachipelin is located very close to many popular attractions in the region, there are plenty of things to do nearby. A must-see highlight is La Leona Waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls near Rincon de la Vieja National Park, offering a unique river hike through the jungle.

You can easily combine the waterfall hike with river tubing, which starts from the same location, or with other nearby attractions such as zip lining, the volcanic activity hike in Rincon de la Vieja National Park, or Rio Negro Hot Springs.