La Leona Waterfall from Hacienda Pinilla

La Leona Waterfall is located about 108 kilometers from Hacienda Pinilla, with a driving time of approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, making it a perfect day-trip option to explore the Rincon de la Vieja region in Costa Rica.

From Hacienda Pinilla, head toward Huacas on Route 152, later Route 155 passing through Villa Real. In Huacas, turn right at the intersection and continue straight. Upon reaching the village Belén, turn left onto Route 21 toward Liberia. At the main intersection in Liberia, turn left onto Highway 1 and continue for about 5 km. Look for signs pointing toward Rincon de la Vieja, turn right and continue toward the village of Curubandé. After passing the church on the right street, you’ll find our La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike tour office on the left, clearly marked with large signs.

The drive from Hacienda Pinilla to La Leona Waterfall takes approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of about 108 km (67 miles).

Yes, you can choose to include transportation from Hacienda Pinilla 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 tour from Hacienda Pinilla 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 Hacienda Pinilla 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, you can always ask your driver for stops along the way for food, facilities, or souvenirs, and they will be happy to fit your requests into the schedule whenever possible. If you are planning a longer stop during your journey to La Leona Waterfall, simply contact us in advance so we can help arrange it.

Yes, we offer a variety of private tours from Hacienda Pinilla in Costa Rica. 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 and comfortable experience. If you’re traveling with small children, note that kids can participate in private tours from 4 years old, while the minimum age for group tours is 6 years.

Private tours from Hacienda Pinilla 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.

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 Hacienda Pinilla, the entire tour usually takes around 7 hours, depending on traffic and if you would like to make stops or 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.

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.

Included in your La Leona Waterfall tour from Hacienda Pinilla 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 Pinilla 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.

Besides relaxing at the Hacienda Pinilla Beach Club and enjoying water activities, the popular Rincon de la Vieja region, located only about 2 hours away, offers a refreshing break from the beach. One of the most famous attractions is the La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike in Curubandé, where you follow a jungle trail, likely spot monkeys and other wildlife, and swim through impressive canyon walls to reach a hidden waterfall cave.

Near La Leona Waterfall, you can also enjoy other memorable adventures and nature experiences such as river tubing, zip lining, hot springs, and horseback riding.