La Leona Waterfall Hike: Breathtaking Viewpoints & Exotic Animals in Rincon de la Vieja Volcano

Embark on the La Leona Waterfall Hike in Rincon de la Vieja Volcano and discover breathtaking viewpoints, exotic animals, and the unique biodiversity of Costa Rica’s rainforest.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Leona Waterfall - If transportation is needed, please let us know, and we can provide a quote for a local driver from town.
    A private parking lot is available at our office in Curubande, where vehicles can be safely parked while enjoying the hike.
    The day begins at 8:45 AM, 10:45 AM, or 12:45 PM with a meeting at our office, located 20 minutes…
What's Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Life Vest
  • Dry Bags
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Experience one of the top waterfalls at Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Rincon de la Vieja in Costa Rica renowned for its exclusive variety of plants and animals. It boasts a natural rainforest environment, equipped with hiking and walking paths. Encounter captivating viewpoints and observe an array of unusual wildlife. Allow us to introduce you to the…

Location
La Leona Waterfall Official - Catarata La Leona Oficial
Please meet us at the following location ( our office ) 15 min before your reservation time : Waze: https://waze.com/ul/hd1gkbx8r8 Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/Fmz8buAYsdfCZ4CJ7 We highly recommend using Waze over Google Maps. It works better in Costa Rica.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Hailsdolby
Apr 15, 2026
Outstanding - An unforgettable experience!!!!! David was an excellent guide. Swimming in the crystal blue water through the rock formations was such a beautiful experience. I would do this ten more times.
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Nick_h
Apr 13, 2026
Tour was awesome!... - Tour was awesome! Guide was great, took us to multiple places only locals would know. Rock water slides, rock jumping, and of course the beautiful waterfall. Highly reccomended.
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490caterinaf
Apr 10, 2026
Incredible - This was one of our favourite days in Costa Rica. What an incredible experience and the guide was super friendly.
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Cosmopolitan184350
Apr 10, 2026
Amazing experience - This was beautiful!!! Much more than I expected. The guides were awesome. Must be physically fit and know how to swim! The climbing is pretty challenging and you must cross rivers and caves.
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479williamz
Apr 8, 2026
Our guide Kim made the trip!!!!! - The entire excursion was AMAZING and professional the entire time. Kim was our guide and she did an amazing job. She polite, knowledgeable, helpful and adventurous. We jumped off a cliff 16m into the water and swam in turquoise water up to the falls.
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Patriciag
Apr 8, 2026
Definitely Recommend La Leona - Awesome excursion. Duration was about 2.5 hours, the hike was shaded, and the waterfall was completely worth it!
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Kyleth3979hl
Apr 3, 2026
Amazing Experience - Must Do - JP was an incredible guide! We got lucky and were the only people in this group for the hike. JP was very knowledgeable about the different parts of the hike and took us through some fun routes. Make sure you bring a spare change of shoes for after the hike, your shoes and socks will get soaked. Physically, the hike was not very exhausting, very chill. The waterfall was also super cool, would recommend this company in a heart beat! Could not have went smoother. A+
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Maria_m
Apr 1, 2026
Excellent authentic Costa Rican experience! - The hike to La Leona waterfall with this group was an excellent experience! We were a small group of five led by an excellent guide, A few details: you are handed a large water proof bag that holds your water bottles, and a smaller waterproof bag that holds one phone. Yoh leave all of your belongings in your car which you lock and provide the keys to the establishment. Wears water shoes, preferably hiking water shoes with good grip as the path is on both, dry land, which could be rocky, and through river stone and boulders which is slippery. Dress comfortably with clothes that you can be comfortable hiking in, and swimming with, which will get wet (obviously). Bring a change of clothes that you can keep in the car to change into after the hike. About the tour: Our tour guide, Esteban. spoke perfect English and led us through the moderate hike with care. He stopped to teach us about the flora and fauna in Costa Rica occasionally along the way. He exhibited great patience while we hiked through the river and swam to the waterfall. We were able to take our time and not feel rushed. All in all, it was a great day and a great experience… one which we will remember for a very long time!
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Christier507
Mar 27, 2026
Great family outing - Our family of four with two teens had a wonderful experience with David as our guide. Our car was secure since someone was watching it and we never felt unsafe at any point. David was careful to check in with us and shared interesting insights throughout our hike. Highly recommend this tour.
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Francesca_z
Apr 3, 2026
Would recommend if close to location - Good price for the hike and the guide was friendly. I drove two hours for this and I didn't think the waterfall was that worth it. But - if you are closer to the location I would definitely do this experience.
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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).