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La Leona Waterfall — Authentic Local Experiences

Welcome to La Leona Waterfall — Experience It Like a Local

At Finca Curubanda, we create authentic local experiences guided by locals who truly know this land. We are the official creators and operators of the La Leona Waterfall trails, designed by our community in Curubandé for safety and quality.

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Why Choose Finca Curubanda?

The Official Trail Creators
We built the two original and official trails to La Leona Waterfall, offering authentic local knowledge since 2019.

Shortest & Safest Access
Avoid long, unsafe or unofficial routes. Start right at the real entrance.

Authentic Local Experience in Curubandé
We are the original community behind La Leona. When you book here, you support local families, culture, and history.

Direct Booking = Best Price Guaranteed
No resellers. No commissions. No inflated tourist prices.

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Transportation to La Leona Waterfall

Pick-Up From All Major Tourist Areas

   We provide private or shared transportation from:

  • Tamarindo & surrounding beaches

  • Playa del Coco, Ocotal & Hermosa

  • Peninsula Papagayo resorts

  • Liberia city & airport

  • Playa Flamingo, Potrero & Brasilito


Our drivers are certified, punctual, and experienced with mountain routes. Travel safely and comfortably with door-to-door service.

   We provide private or shared transportation from:​
Tamarindo & surrounding beaches
Playa del Coco, Ocotal & Hermosa
Peninsula Papagayo resorts
Liberia city & airport
Playa Flamingo, Potrero & Brasilito

Official La Leona Waterfall Tour

La Leona Waterfall – A Local Experience on the Original Route
 

Your experience begins at Finca Curubanda, the official and original access point to La Leona Waterfall and the closest route to the waterfall.

Accompanied by local guides, you’ll walk through a peaceful volcanic canyon, cross rivers, and explore natural turquoise pools, with swimming along the way, until reaching the beautiful La Leona Waterfall.

To ensure your comfort and safety, we provide dry bags and life jackets during the tour. At our entrance, you’ll find secure parking and restrooms for your convenience.

This tour offers a calm, authentic local experience, following the original route and directly supporting the Curubandé community.

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The final reward is the majestic La Leona Waterfall, famous for its bright blue water, narrow canyon walls, natural light beams, and powerful flow — a completely unique landscape found nowhere else in Costa Rica.

LA LEONA WATERFALL TOUR INFORMATION

Price: $30 P/P

What’s Included: - Guide, life jackets, drybag, parking, official entrance, la leona watertall, cave, natural water slide, time to enjoy

Duration: - The short route takes approximately 2 hours, while the classic route lasts about 3 hours in total.

What to Wear & Bring: - Comfortable clothes and shoes, insect repellent, camera, swimsuit, water shoes, towel, a change of clothes and sun block lotion.

Distance: - Hike To The Waterfall La Leona = 3 kilometers or 1.864 Miles

Shedule: Every 30 min - 7:30am - 3:00pm 

La Leona Waterfall + Tubing Adventure

Two Adventures in One: The Real La Leona + The Best Tubing in the Area

This is one of our most popular tours — combining the official La Leona Waterfall hike with an adrenaline-packed tubing experience on the Colorado River. It’s the perfect mix of nature, adventure, and pure Costa Rican fun.
Your day starts with the original hike through the volcanic canyon, following the official path created by Finca Curubanda. After enjoying La Leona Waterfall and the turquoise pools, you return to the finca where your tubing adventure awaits.
On the Colorado River, you’ll float down class I–II rapids, fun waves, canyon walls, and peaceful jungle sections. It’s fast, exciting, and safe for most ages thanks to our high-quality professional tubes.

On the Colorado River, you’ll float down class I–II rapids, fun waves, canyon walls, and peaceful jungle sections. It’s fast, exciting, and safe for most ages thanks to our high-quality professional tubes.
This is one of our most popular tours — combining the official La Leona Waterfall hike with an adrenaline-packed tubing experience on the Colorado River. It’s the perfect mix of nature, adventure, and pure Costa Rican fun.
On the Colorado River, you’ll float down class I–II rapids, fun waves, canyon walls, and peaceful jungle sections. It’s fast, exciting, and safe for most ages thanks to our high-quality professional tubes.

LA LEONA WATERFALL + TUBING ADVENTURE INFORMATION

Price: $60 P/P

What’s Included: - Guide, helmet, life jackets, drybag, parking, official entrance, la leona watertall, River Tubign, cave, natural water slide, time to enjoy

Duration: - 4 - 5 Hours

What to Wear & Bring: - Comfortable clothes and shoes, insect repellent, camera, swimsuit, water shoes, towel, a change of clothes and sun block lotion.

Distance: - Hike To The Waterfall La Leona = 3 kilometers or 1.864 Miles- Tubing Adventure = 3.8 kilometers 

Shedule: Every 30 min - 7:30am - 1:00pm 

Full Adventure: Waterfall + Tubing + Traditional Lunch

The Most Complete Official Experience

If you want to experience everything in one day, this full adventure package is the best value and the most complete official tour you can book.
Official Hike to La Leona Waterfall:
Start your morning exploring the volcanic canyon, blue pools, and the iconic waterfall — following the official path inside our private finca.
Traditional Costa Rican Lunch: After the hike, relax at our family dining area and enjoy an authentic Costa Rican casado made with fresh local ingredients. Sit back, enjoy the view of the mountains, and recharge
Colorado River Tubing Adventure:
End the day with the best tubing in the region. Safe, refreshing, and full of excitement — a favorite among families and adventure lovers.

Colorado River Tubing Adventure: End the day with the best tubing in the region. Safe, refreshing, and full of excitement — a favorite among families and adventure lovers.
Official Hike to La Leona Waterfall: Start your morning exploring the volcanic canyon, blue pools, and the iconic waterfall — following the official path inside our private finca.
Traditional Costa Rican Lunch: After the hike, relax at our family dining area and enjoy an authentic Costa Rican casado made with fresh local ingredients. Sit back, enjoy the view of the mountains, and recharge

Why People Love This Package
 

  • The best-priced full-day adventure

  • You enjoy nature, adrenaline, and culture in one experience

  • Only small groups to maintain a personal and high-quality tour

  • The official entrance guarantees safety and the best route

  • Ideal for travelers who want a full day of fun without rushing


Full Adventure: Waterfall + Tubing + Traditional Lunch

Price: $70 P/P

What’s Included: - Guide, helmet, life jackets, drybag, parking, official entrance, la leona watertall, River Tubign, Lunch, cave, natural water slide, time to enjoy

Duration: - 5 - 6 Hours

What to Wear & Bring: - Comfortable clothes and shoes, insect repellent, camera, swimsuit, water shoes, towel, a change of clothes and sun block lotion.

Distance: - Hike To The Waterfall La Leona = 3 kilometers or 1.864 Miles- Tubing Adventure = 3.8 kilometers 

Shedule: Every 30 min - 7:30am - 12:00md 

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About Finca Curubanda

Finca Curubanda is the family-owned property that created the La Leona Waterfall trail and operates the official entrance. For years, we have supported local guides and kept the adventure authentic, safe, and community-based.
 

Finca Curubanda is the original local family-owned property that created and opened the La Leona Waterfall tour. Today we provide access to more than 8 local operators and remain the authentic and official Adventure Hub of Curubandé, at the base of the Rincón de la Vieja volcano.
When you book with us, you’re supporting the true creators of the experience — not resellers.

About La Leona Waterfall

La Leona Waterfall is one of Costa Rica’s most iconic natural wonders — a bright blue waterfall hidden inside a volcanic canyon with crystal-clear pools, mineral-rich rock formations, and unforgettable jungle scenery.

La Leona Waterfall, located in Curubandé, Guanacaste, is one of Costa Rica’s most spectacular natural wonders and the hidden gem of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. This iconic waterfall lies deep inside a stunning volcanic blue canyon, where turquoise waters, unique rock formations, and crystal-clear pools create a landscape unlike anywhere else in the country, The hike to the waterfall combines natural trails, river crossings, volcanic rock passages, and bright blue pools, offering the perfect balance of adventure, nature, and authenticity. At the end of the trail, you reach the breathtaking La Leona—a powerful waterfall surrounded by a narrow, illuminated canyon that has become one of the most photographed spots in Guanacaste.

​Explore La Leona Waterfall by Finca Curubanda,
Curubandé & Rincón de la Vieja Volcano


Visit our Official Tour Center for La Leona Waterfall in Curubandé, Liberia, Guanacaste.
Join a guided hike to La Leona Waterfall – tours depart every 30 minutes, from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

 
Drive, explore & experience!

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