La Leona Waterfall from
Hampton by Hilton Guanacaste Airport

The drive from Hampton by Hilton Guanacaste Airport to La Leona Waterfall in Curubandé takes only about 40 minutes at a distance of approximately 26 kilometers (16 miles), making it a great half-day trip option to explore Rincon de la Vieja in Costa Rica.

You can book transportation from Hampton by Hilton Guanacaste Airport together with your tour for the easiest and the most comfortable way to get to the tour starting point. Simply tell us your pickup location during the booking process and we will arrange everything for you.

From Hampton by Hilton, follow Route 21 toward Liberia. Once you reach Liberia, turn left at the main intersection onto Highway 1. Continue about 5 km until you see the right turn toward Curubandé (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, many visitors choose to combine the La Leona Waterfall hike with other adventure tours in Rincon de la Vieja to make the most of their 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 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 and Occidental 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, La Leona Waterfall is definitely worth visiting from Hampton by Hilton Guanacaste Airport and is a perfect option for a half-day trip if you’re short on time during your travels. La Leona Waterfall offers the perfect combination of adventure and tropical nature experience, with a unique river hike that takes you through the jungle and lets you swim through an epic river canyon. If you can only choose one activity to explore the highlights of Rincon de la Vieja, La Leona Waterfall is a great choice. If you have more time in the region you can explore our combo tours like river tubing, zip lining, hot springs and more.

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 Hampton by Hilton 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 from Hampton by Hilton 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.

Private tours to La Leona Waterfall are available daily from 7am to 2pm, with departures every 30 minutes. Group tours run daily from 8am to 2pm, with departures every hour. For schedules and information about other adventure tours and combo experiences, please check our homepage.

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, as well as sections where you’ll need to climb over rocks and ladders and swim through parts of the river.

You don’t need to be an experienced hiker, but a basic level of fitness is required, and the tour is not suitable for people with knee, walking, or mobility issues. As life jackets are mandatory for everyone and ropes are set up across the river, it is not necessary to be an expert swimmer.

Yes, the La Leona Waterfall hike in Costa Rica is suitable and safe for kids over 4 years old. (Note that the minimum age for group tours is 6 years, while private tours are available for children from 4 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 experience for adventurous kids, as long as they are comfortable with water and this kind of physical activity.

The La Leona Waterfall hike takes approximately 2.5–3 hours from start to finish. Including the drive to and from Hampton by Hilton Guanacaste Airport, the entire tour usually takes around 4.5-5 hours, depending on traffic and if you would like to enjoy lunch at our on-site restaurant.

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.