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La Leona Waterfall Costa Rica
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Transportation Included
Self-Drive Tours
La Leona Waterfall Costa Rica offers 2 different types of tour options. The first option is a self-drive tour. For a self-drive tour this means that you have your own vehicle, and you will drive yourself to our office. For this option a 4-wheel drive vehicle is NOT necessary to arrive at our office safely. We are located in the town of Curubande about 20 minutes outside of Liberia City.
Tours with Transportation Included
If you do not have your own vehicle La Leona Waterfall Costa Rica, has you covered with a tour with transportation included. For this option we will pick you up at your hotel, Airbnb, the airport, etc. and then drive you in our fully insured and air-conditioned vehicle to our office. You can leave any belongings in the vehicle for the duration of the tour and then you will be dropped back off after the tour.
Mini Van
- 2-6 Passengers
Large-Mini Van
- 6-12 Passengers
Mini Bus
- 13-20+ Passengers
Bus
- 21-50+ Passengers
Transportation Customized Quote or Special Requests
Are you moving hotels from La Fortuna to another to Tamarindo and you want to make a stop at La Leona Waterfall? Fill out the form below and we will customize your trip, if you are moving locations and we happen to be along the way you may just take advantage of it and book La Leona Waterfall with your hotel transfer included, we will take care of transportation and the tour.
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Cancelation Policy
Self-Drive
Tours
You must cancel 24hrs before the start of the tour to get a full refund. Bookings made less than 24 hours before your tour are final. You can only request to reschedule the tour.
Tours with transportation included
You must cancel 48hrs before the pickup time in order to get a full refund. Less than 48hrs before the tour we cannot issue refunds and the deposit will be non-refundable.
Weather Cancelation
Policy
If we have to cancel any tour or we are unable to finish the tour because of the weather conditions, we will issue a partial or full refund, depending on how many activities you were able to complete.
Weather in
Costa Rica
Note: The weather in Costa Rica can vary from town to town so please if you're traveling from another city, ask in advance what the weather is like in our town before canceling. Sometimes in other towns can be pouring rain and in our town can be very sunny.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The La Leona Waterfall hike takes about 2.5-3 hours in total. It is 1.5 miles each direction (4km in total). This gives you ample time to hike, explore, and enjoy the waterfall and its surroundings.
A guide is required to Hike La Leona Waterfall. This Waterfall involves hiking through rivers, caves, canyons and assistance will always be required.
Guides are included as part of the tour
Yes, life jackets are required for this hike regardless of your swimming ability to ensure your safety.
Yes, a reservation is required to ensure a tour guide is available upon your arrival. If you do not have a reservation you may need to wait up to 3 hours for a tour guide to be available or for the next group tour time slot.
Yes, you can do combo tours in addition to the La Leona Waterfall Hike.
Combo Tours Available:
- White Water River Tubing and La Leona Waterfall
- Zip Lining and La Leona Waterfall
Please, USE ONLY and EXCLUSIVELY THE FOLLOWING LINK TO GET TO OUR EXACT LOCATION
La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rNwmpppHRAeoSCAc6
Coordinates: 10.721708506168884, -85.40711001539958
A reservation is required for all tours.
No, you do not need to know how to swim for this hike. Since life jackets are required, swimming skills are not necessary. During the swimming sections there are ropes positioned so you can just pull yourself across and any areas without a rope you tour guide has a rope you can hold on to and they will pull you across that area.
- Closed toe shoes (no flip flops ) (Keens/Chacos are okay to wear)
- Shoes with a good grip
- Extra clothes to change
- Extra shoes to change
- Sunscreen
- Small bottle of water
- Towels
- Life Jacket
- We provide a dry bag to take your cellphone and car keys to the tour
- Lockers
- Bathrooms
- Changing Rooms
- Outdoor Showers
Yes, our parking lot is monitored during all operating hours, so it is safe to leave your belongings in your vehicle for the duration of the tour.
We also have small lockers available as well.
La Leona Waterfall is considered a moderate level hike. We do not recommend this hike for anyone with knee, ankle or mobility issues.
Yes, swimming is required in order to get to La Leona Waterfall. Once you arrive at the waterfall you will have the one-of-a-kind opportunity to swim under the waterfall! This offers a refreshing and invigorating experience in the crystal-clear turquoise pools beneath the cascading waters.
La Leona Waterfall is widely regarded as the #1 waterfall in Costa Rica. With its magnificent cascade, pristine turquoise pools, and mesmerizing surroundings, it holds the top spot among the country’s many stunning waterfalls, captivating visitors with its natural splendor and enchanting beauty.
While both La Leona Waterfall and Rio Celeste are remarkable natural wonders in Costa Rica, La Leona Waterfall offers a unique experience. While Rio Celeste is an amazing natural wonder, swimming is not permitted. In contrast, La Leona Waterfall offers a unique advantage as you can enjoy the experience of swimming in its turquoise pools and swimming directly under the waterfall. This unique experience sets La Leona Waterfall apart from most other waterfalls in Costa Rica.
A guide is required to Hike La Leona Waterfall. This Waterfall involves hiking through rivers, caves, canyons and assistance will always be required.
Guides are included as part of the tour
La Leona Waterfall is located in the town of Curubande, about 20 minutes outside of Liberia.
La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rNwmpppHRAeoSCAc6
Coordinates: 10.721708506168884, -85.40711001539958
A reservation is required for all tours.
La Leona Waterfall is arguably the most beautiful waterfall in Costa Rica. This waterfall is fully enclosed in cave, pristine turquoise pools, and includes an adventure hike to reach the waterfall. This is a waterfall you don’t want to miss out on while in Costa Rica.
The total driving time from Liberia to La Leona Waterfall is approximately 20 minutes, covering a distance of about 18 kilometers.
As you reach Liberia, join Route 1 heading north and drive for approximately 7.3 kilometers. Look for the right turn onto the road leading to Curubandé (Rincon de la Vieja National Park).
La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rNwmpppHRAeoSCAc6