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La Leona Waterfall Experience, Rincón de la Vieja, Costa Rica
Rincón de la Vieja

La Leona Waterfall Experience

Hard
Difficulty
Full day
Duration
~8–9 hours
From 1 guest
Private, up to 14
Rincón de la Vieja
Destination

La Leona makes you earn it: a dry forest trail, rivers to wade, and a vine-hung canyon at the end. Rated hard for good reason.

Discover one of Costa Rica's most stunning hidden gems on this hike to La Leona Waterfall. Tucked away in the lush forests of Guanacaste, this magical cascade flows through a narrow canyon adorned with hanging vines, creating an enchanting and almost otherworldly atmosphere.

The adventure begins with a guided trail through tropical dry forest, followed by a thrilling section where you'll wade through rivers and navigate rocky paths to reach the waterfall. Along the way, your guide will share insights about the area's geology, flora, and fauna, helping you spot tropical birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.

Upon arrival, swim in the refreshing natural pool surrounded by towering canyon walls and lush vegetation. Ideal for adventure seekers and nature lovers, this experience combines hiking, water, and breathtaking scenery in one truly unforgettable day.

  • Puma Expeditions: 5.0 on Google · 3 reviews
  • Certified by the Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT), fully insured local operator.
  • No payment is required yet. A local host normally replies within one business day.

GuanacasteRincón de la Vieja

We pick you up at your hotel or the airport and handle the full route, door to door.

≈ 1 h from LIR

Driving times are approximate.

GuanacasteAlajuelaHerediaSan JoséCartagoLimónPuntarenasPapagayoLiberiaRincón de la ViejaBijagua · TenorioTamarindoPalo VerdeOstionalNosara · SámaraSanta TeresaMonteverdeLa FortunaTortugueroJacóQuepos · Manuel AntonioOsa PeninsulaPuerto ViejoLIRGuanacasteAirportSJOJuan Santamaría Int'l
  • LIRGuanacaste Airport
  • SJOJuan Santamaría Int'l
  1. Papagayo
  2. Liberia
  3. Rincón de la Vieja
  4. Bijagua · Tenorio
  5. Tamarindo
  6. Palo Verde
  7. Ostional
  8. Nosara · Sámara
  9. Santa Teresa
  10. Monteverde
  11. La Fortuna
  12. Tortuguero
  13. Jacó
  14. Quepos · Manuel Antonio
  15. Osa Peninsula
  16. Puerto Viejo

Meet your local hosts

One of them plans your day, picks you up and brings you back. Who exactly depends on the date.

  • Daniel Alvarado, Driver Guide at Puma Expeditions

    Daniel Alvarado

    Driver Guide · ES, EN

    Around twelve years in Costa Rican tourism. On the drive between Guanacaste and Arenal he points out how fast the landscape and climate change, and shares the history of both regions along the way. His picks: the Palo Verde boat safari and Rincón de la Vieja's Pailas trail.

  • Kevin Arias, Naturalist Guide at Puma Expeditions

    Kevin Arias

    Naturalist Guide · ES, EN

    Twenty years guiding Costa Rica as a general and naturalist guide, with a special passion for botany: he points out plant adaptations, ecological relationships and the quiet work that trees, flowers and lianas do in the ecosystem. His favorite day is Palo Verde, where wildlife, tropical wetlands, cultural traditions and history meet — and the birdlife is spectacular.

  • Ronny Bonilla, Driver Guide at Puma Expeditions

    Ronny Bonilla

    Driver Guide · ES, EN

    Twenty-two years in tourism, from restaurants to tour sales to driving and guiding. Místico is his favorite trail: rich in wildlife, easy to walk, and full of the forest's secrets. On transfers north he loves the moment the dry Pacific crosses an invisible line into rainforest green.

From$589
2 guests
Final price depends on pickup