La Leona Waterfall Adventure: Exciting Half-Day Hike Through A Tropical Forest

Embark on an exciting half-day hike through a tropical forest to discover the breathtaking La Leona Waterfall. Traverse caves, climb wooden ladders, and swim in crystal blue river pools on this unique adventure.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Leona Waterfall Rincon De La Vieja - Our hosting and tour guides staff will meet you at the agreed location rigth at the town bar parking lot point, then you will move on a 4wd truck for 5 minutes to the waterfall excursion starting trail point where you will walk for 1.3 miles each way and spent 30 minutes in the waterfall to swim and take beautiful pictures of this unique and hidden wonder
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Waterproof bag for phone/camera
  • All fees and taxes
  • Life vests if needed
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

To enjoy this experience in the most affordable way the reservation must be done with minimum 2 people policy. This unique and adventurous one of a kind experience goes beyond to a single walk to see a waterfall, instead, you will feel that you are exploring the tropical and dense forest at the river canyon passing through caves, reaching wooded ladders…

Location
Mini súper Rincón de la Vieja
Drive 20 minutes away from Liberia city or be dropped at our adventure office located rigth next to the supermarket Rincon de la Vieja in Curubande town.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tanya_r
Jan 16, 2026
Epic hike, don’t miss this! - Epic hike!! Jose was an excellent guide that helped our family on the more difficult trail, which was so fun (although not easy)! He also is a skilled photographer, if you opt for that choice too.
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Sheena_d
Jan 15, 2026
Excellent - Great time with Jose!!! He’s very knowledgeable and could tell he enjoyed what he does. Highly recommend the private guided tour!
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Darlenesy5526ym
Jan 8, 2026
Excellent - Jose,Derrick and Sophia were excellent guides and the trip was well worth it. It was beautiful. I would highly recommend it.
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Tammylr7357mg
Jan 8, 2026
Excellent - It was an amazing experience. Our guides were awesome and Derrick went above and beyond and became Bennys (kid) new best friend.
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Michael_n
Jan 6, 2026
Everything was excellent! - Outstanding front to back! Bernie is an excellent host. Ramses was a great guide and our driver Jose was safe, comfortable, and on time. Coordination was easy and the experience was excellent!
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Tyson_r
Jan 3, 2026
A Must-Do Experience!! - Overall, the hike is not strenuous, and the entire trail is very well shaded by the beautiful rainforest. The portions of the trail in which you are in the water are few, but you should be prepared to get completely wet and to walk in rivers/streams (so you need some river shoes, for sure). The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, and he was always attentive, making sure the entire party was safe and comfortable. He was excellent at telling the party where to step and how to avoid falling, and he was excellent about telling us about animals and plants we passed. The trail in itself is wonderful, but the guide made the experience truly amazing and something my family and I will never forget! The apex is the end point, at the waterfall in the cave. A completely unique, breathtaking experience and view! VERY highly recommend!
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Annamy3918dx
Jan 2, 2026
Pura vida at La Leona! - What a fantastic experience! Berny and his team run a great company - very well organized and they know that trail! I especially appreciated our guide who helped our autistic son with patience and kindness. Recommend getting there early (like Berny said!) Because during the high season the trail is crowded. Fortunately we were in good hands and we even had the "shower" waterfall all to ourselves. Happy to support a local business like this. We will be back. Pura vida!
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Sean_b
Dec 30, 2025
Best excursion company I have used - Our guide and driver were the best. They were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. We felt very safe and had a one in a life time experience. First glance of the area may give off negative assumptions, but as soon as you arrive and you meet the crew, that all changes. And on top of all that, it was a great deal!!! I have been on multiple excursions in multiple countries (Mexico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, etc) and this was by far the best and this was mainly due to the crew that guided us through this amazing adventure. Really can’t say enough of how great the crew was!!!
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Tina_v
Dec 30, 2025
Beautiful day at La Leona - Our family had such a great time! Berny is the owner of the company and he greeted us at his office. He was so friendly and welcoming. Then, because we had a four-wheel drive vehicle, we followed Berny up to the falls. Otherwise, he would drive you there. Then we met our guide, Carlos, and it ended up being a private tour through La Leona. Carlos was so knowledgeable and funny! He kept us entertained throughout our hike. He helped us get through rough water and tight spaces. He also told us a lot about the flora in the area. He is local to the area and we were very lucky to have him as our guide. The hike was perfect for our family with an 11 year old and 15 year old. Definitely a worthwhile adventure in Costa Rica!
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Paulabe7853bw
Dec 12, 2025
Amazing hike to La Leona waterfall! - We had an amazing excursion! Vili was our tour guide, and he had so much information being local to CR! He made sure that every part of the experience was amazing and fun for us all!
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From $50
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).