La Leona Waterfall from Rio Perdido Hotel 

La Leona Waterfall is located about 64 kilometers (40 miles) from Rio Perdido Hotel in Costa Rica, with a driving time of approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, making it a perfect day-trip destination.

From Rio Perdido Hotel, head toward Route 164 and continue straight toward Bagaces. Upon reaching Bagaces, turn right onto Highway #1 and continue toward Liberia. After passing through Liberia, continue on Highway #1 for about 5 km and take the right turn toward Rincon de la Vieja (Curubandé). Continue through Curubandé until you 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 Rio Perdido Hotel 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, we offer a variety of private tours from Rio Perdido Hotel. 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 experience. It is also a great option if you’re traveling with small children, as kids can participate in private tours from 4 years old, while the minimum age for group tours is 6 years.

Private tours from Rio Perdido Hotel 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 perfect day trip from Rio Perdido Hotel. It is easily reachable in about one hour and offers one of the best waterfall hikes in Costa Rica.

To make the most of your day, there are many other exciting tours available nearby, including river tubing, the volcanic activity hike in Rincon de la Vieja National Park, Rio Negro Hot Springs, and zip lining high above a river canyon.

To recharge between your adventures, you can enjoy lunch at our on-site La Leona Restaurant, located just across from the reception area where the waterfall tour starts and ends.

Yes, you can combine the La Leona Waterfall hike with other adventure tours in Rincon de la Vieja to explore more of the region in just one day. 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 Rio Perdido Hotel 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.

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.

Yes, the La Leona Waterfall hike in Costa Rica is a great adventure for kids over 4 years old and for the whole family. (Note that kids can join private tours from 4 years old and group tours from 6 years old.)

Our expert 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 participate in the experience. To fully enjoy this hike with small rock climbing and swimming sections, your children should feel comfortable in the water and with this type of physical activity.

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.

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

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.

Included in your La Leona Waterfall tour from Rio Perdido Hotel are a certified guide for the hike, transportation from our tour office to the trail entrance, life jackets, and dry bags.

For the most comfortable experience, transportation from Rio Perdido Hotel 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, La Leona Waterfall is definitely worth visiting from Rio Perdido Hotel and makes a perfect, easy-to-reach day trip. With its unique jungle hike, where you climb over volcanic rocks and swim through a canyon with turquoise waters, La Leona Waterfall offers one of the best waterfall experiences in Costa Rica.