La Leona Waterfall Experience
From $110 per adult · 6.5 hours · Departs 7:30 AM · Moderate to challenging
A Hike You’ll Remember. Through the River, Not Around It.
During La Leona waterfall experience, you’ll wade through river crossings, climb ladders and scramble over rocks before the canyon opens up and the waterfall appears.
The hike is rated moderate: 4 km round trip (1.2 miles each way), about 2 to 3 hours, with very little elevation gain. If you’re reasonably fit and don’t mind getting wet, you can do this.
Just 30 minutes from Liberia, it’s one of the easiest ways to swap the beach for real jungle for a morning.
- Private tourist transportation
- Fee to the waterfall
- Local tour guide for waterfall
- Life Jacket.
- Lunch.
- Phone (with waterproof case).
- Water bottle.
- Clothes you are okay with getting wet.
- Closed toed shoes (that can get wet), water shoes, or strap sandals (flip flops are not allowed).
- Towel.
From Liberia it is 30 min away
From: Playas del Coco, Ocotal, Hermosa, Panamá, RIU, Secrets, Occidental Papagayo and Papagayo Península resorts such as:
Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood, Andaz it is 1 hour away.
From Tamarindo it is 1 hour and 45 min away.
From: Flamingo, Conchal, Brasilito, Potrero, Dreams Hotel it is 1 hour and 30min away.
All tours give you private transportation. Offering you a customized experience. Upon request you have an option to stop along the way.
This allows you to enjoy the day at your own pace.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much is the tour?
$110 per adult, $105 per child (ages 10 and under).
What is the length of the tour?
About 6.5 hours, from 7:30 am to approximately 2:00 pm for Papagayo area hotels, or 3:30 pm for Tamarindo area hotels.
How far is it from my hotel?
Travel time depends on where you are staying. As a general guide from Liberia: around 1 hour to hotels in Liberia itself, 1 hour 15 minutes to the Papagayo area (El Coco, Ocotal, Playa Hermosa), 1 hour 45 minutes to Flamingo, Conchal and Brasilito, and about 2 hours to Tamarindo. We confirm your exact pickup time when you book.
What is the difficulty level?
Moderate to challenging. The trail includes river crossings, ladders and scrambling over rocks, so you should be reasonably fit and comfortable getting wet.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch is included as part of the tour.
What is the minimum age for the tour?
6 years old.
What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 5 days before your tour for a full refund. Cancellations made 3 to 4 days before receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made less than 3 days before the tour are non-refundable.
