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.


