La Leona Waterfall from
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport

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

You can book transportation from Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport together with your tour for the best value 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.

Yes, solo travelers are welcome to book transportation to La Leona Waterfall. Depending on availability and your pickup location, we can arrange shared transportation from many destinations throughout Guanacaste. Just reach out to us via live chat, WhatsApp, email, or phone, and we will be happy to assist you.

From Hilton Garden Inn, 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 Hilton Garden Inn and is a perfect option for a half-day trip if you’re short on time during your travels. This unique waterfall hike lets you experience Rincon de la Vieja’s wild nature up close as you swim through an epic river canyon and in the waterfall pool surrounded by volcanic rock formations.

If you have more time in the region, you can also explore our combo tours with river tubing, zip lining, hot springs, or the volcanic activity hike in Rincon de la Vieja National Park.

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 Hilton Garden Inn 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.

No, you cannot visit the La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike without a tour and a certified guide.

The trail and access road are located on private property, and guided tours are required to enter the area.

In addition, parts of the hike involve small rock climbing sections, river crossings, and swimming parts with strong currents, which can be dangerous without professional guidance. The path can also be difficult to follow on your own.

A certified guide is included in every tour, ensuring your safety and sharing interesting facts about Costa Rica and the local nature.

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.