Do I need a guide to visit La Leona Waterfall?

Yes. Visits through Finca Curubanda are guided. Your guide leads the route and provides instructions for river crossings, rocky sections and the canyon approach.

How long does the tour take?

Allow approximately two to three hours for the waterfall experience, depending on your route, walking pace, stops and river conditions. Confirm the expected duration if you have another reservation or flight afterward.

Can I visit without a reservation?

Contact us to check availability before arriving. Advance reservations are recommended, particularly for early departures, direct arrival at the finca and combination packages.

Where should I meet my guide?

Follow your booking confirmation. Your meeting point will be either our main office across from the local school in Curubandé or the finca if direct arrival has been arranged.

Will I get completely wet?

Yes. Prepare for river crossings and swimming. Wear clothes and footwear you can get wet, and bring dry items for afterward.

Can I visit if I cannot swim well?

Contact our team before booking and explain your comfort level in the water. The experience includes a life jacket and guidance, but it also involves moving through a river and canyon. Suitability depends on the person and the conditions.

Is the short route easy?

It involves less walking, but it still has uneven surfaces, wet rocks and water sections. It is a shorter adventure route, not a flat walking path.

Can children join the tour?

Contact us with their ages and information about their confidence in the water and on uneven trails. Our team can explain the route options and assess suitability for your family.

Can I bring my phone?

Yes. We provide a dry bag, and additional waterproof protection is recommended. Take photos only where you can stop securely and keep your hands available when crossing or holding a rope.

Are there showers and places to change?

Yes. Finca Curubanda has showers and changing facilities for use after the experience. Bring your own towel and dry clothes.

Only in packages that specify lunch. You can ask to add it when making your reservation.

Can I book the waterfall, ATV riding and tubing together?

Yes, combination options are available through Finca Curubanda. Contact us to confirm timing, requirements, availability and the total price.

Can the tour operate when it rains?

Sometimes, depending on the river and weather conditions. Rainfall alone does not determine whether a departure operates; river levels and the team’s assessment are essential. Tours are suspended when conditions are unsuitable.

La Leona Waterfall Costa Rica: A Local Guide to Your Visit

By Michael Henriquez López | Finca Curubanda, Curubandé, Guanacaste La Leona Waterfall Costa Rica is a waterfall hidden inside a river canyon near Curubandé, a small community near Liberia and Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. Visiting it involves more than walking to a viewpoint: you follow the river, cross rocky sections, pass through cave-like formations and enter the water to reach the waterfall. At Finca Curubanda, we welcome visitors to the community where we live and work. O