La Leona Waterfall from Secrets Papagayo

It takes about 1 hour to get from Secrets Papagayo to La Leona Waterfall, covering a distance of 45 kilometers (28 miles). You can arrive by car or choose transportation included in your tour for a more comfortable and relaxed journey.

Yes, you can add transportation from Secrets Papagayo to La Leona Waterfall during the booking process. Just let us know your pickup location during your reservation, and we will take care of everything for a smooth, comfortable, and stress-free journey.

Exit Secrets Papagayo and turn left onto Route 254 when you see the sign pointing to Liberia. Follow Route 254 for about 20 minutes, until you get to a T-junction in Comunidad. Turn left onto Route 21 to continue toward Liberia. Turn left at the main crossroads to enter Highway 1. After about 5 km, you will see an intersection on your right pointing toward Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Continue to the village of Curubandé, pass by the church on the right side, and you will find the La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike tour base on your left, clearly marked with large signs.

No, you don’t need a car to visit La Leona Waterfall from Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica. You can simply book a tour with transportation included for the easiest and most comfortable way to reach the tour starting point. Just be ready at your chosen pickup point and time, and we will take care of everything to guarantee a smooth and stress-free experience.

Yes, La Leona Waterfall is one of the best things to do and day trips from Secrets Papagayo in Costa Rica. The tour starting point is easily accessible in less than one hour and La Leona Waterfall is definitely a highlight you shouldn’t miss while visiting Guanacaste. Unlike most waterfalls in Costa Rica, you’re allowed to swim in the pool beneath the waterfall and in the river canyon, which is one of the highlights of this tour.

Yes, you can combine the La Leona Waterfall hike with other adventure tours and nature experiences in Rincon de la Vieja to make the most of your day trip. Popular combo options from Secrets Papagayo 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, we offer different private tours from Secrets Papagayo in Costa Rica, including La Leona Waterfall, river tubing, and a variety of combo tours. 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.

Yes, the La Leona Waterfall hike is rated as moderate and is suitable for beginners. However, please note that the hike requires a basic level of fitness and is not suitable for guests with walking, knee, ankle, or mobility limitations, as it includes uneven terrain and small climbing sections.

While the trail includes swimming parts, you do not need to know how to swim, as life jackets are provided and mandatory for all participants. You can simply float and move safely through the water using the ropes set up across the river.

Our expert guides will assist you throughout the entire tour so everyone feels safe and comfortable and can simply enjoy the hike.

The La Leona Waterfall hike itself takes about 2–3 hours. Including the drive to and from Secrets Papagayo, the entire day trip usually takes around 5 hours, depending on if you would like to make stops along the way or enjoy lunch afterward.

Yes, swimming is an essential part and highlight of the La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike. During the tour, you will enter the bright blue river several times and swim along epic volcanic rock formations, offering a welcoming cool down and a unique way to experience nature up close.

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.

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.

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

For the most comfortable experience, transportation from Secrets Papagayo 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.

Yes, La Leona Waterfall is definitely worth visiting, offering one of the most exciting waterfall hikes in Costa Rica and the unique opportunity to swim through a canyon in a bright turquoise river colored by volcanic sediments. A memorable nature experience in the Costa Rican jungle and an adventure you shouldn’t miss when visiting Guanacaste.