About This Tour


La Leona Waterfall Hike Tour is an adventurous nature experience near Curubandé, Guanacaste, designed for travelers who want more than a simple waterfall visit. This guided tour combines hiking, river crossings, volcanic rock formations, canyon scenery, swimming and a hidden waterfall located near Rincón de la Vieja.

Your day begins with private pickup from your hotel, resort or vacation rental in selected Guanacaste areas. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle toward Curubandé, a rural community near Liberia and Rincón de la Vieja.

After arriving at the local tour base, meet the professional guide and receive the required safety equipment. The hike to La Leona Waterfall follows the river through a natural canyon environment, where guests may walk over rocks, cross shallow river sections, enter cave-like passages and swim through a narrow canyon area to reach the waterfall.

La Leona Waterfall Hike is known for its dramatic setting inside a volcanic canyon. The blue-green river, carved rock walls and hidden waterfall make this one of the most photogenic adventure hikes in Guanacaste.

This tour is active and moderately challenging. Guests should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain, getting wet, crossing rivers and swimming with the assistance of the guide. It is not recommended for travelers with knee, ankle, back, mobility or recent-surgery concerns.

After the waterfall experience, enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch before returning to your hotel by private transportation.

This tour is recommended for active travelers, couples, families with older children and groups looking for a unique waterfall adventure close to Liberia and the Rincón de la Vieja region.

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Tour Details

Duration 6–7 hours
Location Curubandé, Liberia, Guanacaste
Service Type Regular Tour
Departure Time 8:00 AM
Minimum Age 8 years

Tour Highlights

  • Guided adventure hike to La Leona Waterfall
  • River crossings, volcanic canyons and cave-like passages
  • Swimming section to reach the hidden waterfall
  • Beautiful turquoise river and dramatic canyon scenery
  • Private transportation, safety equipment and Costa Rican lunch included

Tour Itinerary

1. Private Hotel Pickup: Your private driver will meet you at the confirmed hotel, resort, condominium or vacation rental. Pickup time depends on your location and the confirmed La Leona Waterfall schedule.

2. Transfer to Curubandé: Travel by private transportation through Guanacaste toward Curubandé, a rural community near Liberia and Rincón de la Vieja. The drive offers views of farms, dry tropical forest and volcanic mountain landscapes.

3. Arrival and Safety Briefing: Upon arrival, meet the local guide and receive the required safety equipment. The guide will explain the route, river conditions and safety recommendations before starting the hike.

4. Guided River and Canyon Hike: Begin the hike along the river route toward La Leona Waterfall. The trail may include rocks, uneven terrain, shallow river crossings, small climbs and canyon sections.

5. Swimming Section to the Waterfall: Continue through the final canyon area where guests may need to swim or move through water with the guide’s assistance to reach the hidden waterfall.

6. La Leona Waterfall Hike: Enjoy time at La Leona Waterfall for photos, swimming when conditions permit and appreciation of the volcanic canyon setting.

7. Return Hike and Lunch: Hike back with your guide and enjoy an included traditional Costa Rican lunch after the activity.

8. Private Return Transportation: After lunch, meet your private driver for the return journey to your Guanacaste hotel, resort or vacation rental.

Important: The route, swimming section and access to the waterfall may change according to rain, river levels and the guide’s safety assessment.

What's Included

  • Private round-trip transportation from selected Guanacaste hotels
  • Bilingual driver and air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional local guide
  • Guided La Leona Waterfall hike
  • Safety equipment for the river and canyon sections
  • Traditional Costa Rican lunch
  • Beverages during transportation

What to Bring

  • Closed-toe water shoes or secure shoes with good grip
  • Swimsuit or quick-drying clothes
  • Towel and complete change of dry clothes
  • Waterproof bag for personal belongings
  • Sunscreen, insect repellent and hat
  • Waterproof camera or protected mobile phone
  • Photo identification and personal medication