La Leona Waterfall from Nekajui a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

La Leona Waterfall is located about 59 kilometers (37 miles) from Nekajui a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Costa Rica, with a driving time of approximately 1 hour, making it an easy-to-reach highlight near Rincon de la Vieja in Costa Rica.

Transportation from Nekajui a Ritz-Carlton Reserve can be included in your tour booking. Simply choose your preferred pickup time and location, and we will take care of everything for a smooth and stress-free experience.

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 Costa Rica and Secrets 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.

Exit Nekajui a Ritz-Carlton Reserve and follow Route 253 for about 20 minutes, until you get to a T-junction in Comunidad. Turn left onto Route 21 to continue toward Liberia. Upon reaching Liberia, turn left at the main intersection onto Highway 1. After about 5 km, look for the right turn onto the road leading to 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, we offer a variety of private tours from Nekajui a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. With a private tour, you’ll have a dedicated guide exclusively for your group, making it the perfect option for families with small children or travelers looking for a more personalized experience.

Private tours from Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve are available for La Leona Waterfall, river tubing, and several combo experiences, including tours combined with Rio Negro Hot Springs.

Yes, many visitors choose to combine their La Leona Waterfall hike from Nekajui 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 hotel at the end of the day.

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

La Leona Waterfall is one of the best day trips from Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, as it is easy to reach and lets you experience one of the best waterfall hikes in Costa Rica. If you would like to extend your adventure even further, you can choose one of our combo tours and discover more of Rincon de la Vieja in just one day.

Lunch is not includet in the tour price, but you can enjoy lunch for an extra cost at our on-site La Leona restaurant, 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.

Yes, you can swim in the turquoise river and natural pool below La Leona Waterfall, and it is an essential part and highlight of the tour.

Yes, La Leona Waterfall is definitely a must-see highlight in Guanacaste that you shouldn’t miss. Surrounded by impressive volcanic rock formations, La Leona Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Rincon de la Vieja, and unlike many other places in Costa Rica, you are allowed to swim in the turquoise waterfall pool.

The La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike in Costa Rica is considered moderate.

The trail includes rocky and uneven terrain, river crossings and small climbing sections. This is why the tour is not suitable for people with knee, walking, or mobility issues and a basic level of fitness is required.

As life jackets are mandatory for everyone and ropes are set up across the river to help you move through the water, it is not necessary to know how to swim.

Our expert guides will assist you throughout the tour, ensuring that you feel safe, comfortable, and well supported at all times.

Yes, the La Leona Waterfall hike in Costa Rica is suitable for active kids over 4 years old. (Minimum age for group tours: 6 years, Private tours: 4 years)

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, exploring caves, and swimming parts, making it an exciting adventure for kids, as long as they are comfortable with water and walking for 2-3 hours.

The La Leona Waterfall hike takes approximately 2.5–3 hours from start to finish. Including the drive to and from Nekajui a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the entire tour usually takes around 5 hours, depending on traffic and if you would like to make stops or enjoy lunch at our on-site restaurant.

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, 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.