La Leona Waterfall from Reserva Conchal

It takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the traffic, to get to La Leona Waterfall from Reserva Conchal, at a distance of approximately 87 kilometers (54 miles), making this hike a perfect day trip option near Rincon de la Vieja National Park.

Yes, you can book transportation from Reserva Conchal to La Leona Waterfall together with your tour for the best value and easiest way to reach La Leona Waterfall. Simply let us know your preferred pickup location and time in your reservation, and we will take care of everything to ensure a seamless and stress-free journey.

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, you can combine the La Leona Waterfall hike with many other adventure tours and nature experiences in Rincon de la Vieja to enjoy a full day in this beautiful region of Costa Rica. Popular combo tour options from Reserva Conchal 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.

Besides enjoying one of the most beautiful beaches in Guanacaste, Playa Conchal, there are many things to do from Reserva Conchal in the popular Rincon de la Vieja region. La Leona Waterfall offers a refreshing break from the beach, letting you swim through a bright turquoise river to reach the waterfall cave along a unique jungle hike. Close to La Leona Waterfall, there are many other exciting tour options, including river tubing, zip lining, horseback riding, the volcanic activity hike, and more.

From Reserva Conchal, drive toward Huacas. Turn left at the intersection onto Route 155. Reaching the village Belén, turn left onto Route 21 toward Liberia. Turn left at the main intersection onto Highway 1 and continue for about 5 km. Turn right when you see signs pointing toward Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Upon reaching Curubandé, 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, La Leona Waterfall makes a great day trip from Reserva Conchal, offering one of the best waterfall hikes in Costa Rica. To complete your journey, you can enjoy lunch at our on-site restaurant and relax with tropical fruit drinks and cocktails. If you want to extend your adventure even further, there are many other exciting tours available nearby, including our river tubing tour, which starts from the same location as the waterfall hike.

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.

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

A basic level of fitness is required, and the tour is not suitable for people with knee, walking, or mobility issues as the terrain is mostly uneven and there are small climbing sections.

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 is suitable for families with active kids from 4 years old in private tours and from 6 years old in group tours. The hike includes small climbing sections, river crossings, and swimming parts, which can be a great adventure for children if they feel comfortable in the water and with walking for 2–3 hours.

Your kids do not need to be strong swimmers, as life jackets are provided and mandatory for all participants. They can simply float and move safely through the water using the ropes set up across the river.

Our experienced guides will stay with you throughout the entire tour and know exactly how to assist families with children so everyone feels safe and has fun.

The La Leona Waterfall hike itself takes approximately 2.5–3 hours from start to finish. Including the drive to and from Reserva Conchal, 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.

Included in your La Leona Waterfall tour from Reserva Conchal are a certified guide for the hike, transportation to the trail entrance, life jackets, and dry bags.

For the most comfortable experience, transportation from Reserva Conchal 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.

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, 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.