La Leona Waterfall from
JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort

La Leona Waterfall is located about 86 kilometers (53 miles) from JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort, with a driving time of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, making it an easy-to-reach highlight near Rincon de la Vieja in Costa Rica.

Exit JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort and follow the road until you reach a T-junction. Turn left onto Route 935. Follow Route 935 to La Cruz, then turn onto Highway 1 south toward Liberia. After about 50 minutes, look for the left turn toward Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Upon reaching the village Curubandé after about 15 minutes, you will see a church on the left side. Continue straight and you will see the La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike tour office on your left, clearly marked with large signs.

Yes, you can choose to include transportation from JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort 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 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 JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort 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, we offer a variety of private tours from JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort. 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 JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort are available for La Leona Waterfall, river tubing, and several combo experiences, including tours combined with Rio Negro Hot Springs.

Yes, La Leona Waterfall makes a great day trip from JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort and is a must-see attraction when visiting Guanacaste. The refreshing swim in the cool, turquoise river offers a welcome break from the beach and a unique way to experience Costa Rica’s tropical nature.

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 hike takes approximately 2.5–3 hours from start to finish. Including the drive to and from JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort, the entire tour usually takes around 6 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.

Yes, unlike many other waterfalls in Costa Rica, you can swim through the river and in the crystal-clear pool beneath the waterfall as an essential part of the experience.

Besides enjoying the nearby beaches, there are many things to do in the popular Rincon de la Vieja region, only about 1 hour and 30 minutes away. One of the most iconic attractions is La Leona Waterfall, located inside a spectacular volcanic rock cave and only reachable with a jungle hike that includes a swim along impressive canyon walls.

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