La Leona Waterfall – $30 p/p
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La Leona Waterfall – $30 p/p
Distance: 2k each way
Duration: 3hrs total including the time swming in turquoise blue waters
This waterfall is located close to Rincón de la Vieja Volcano in the town of Curubandé. A beautiful waterfall with turquoise blue waters along the hike. We’ll start our hike through a canyon and inside the tropical forest. Most of the trail is next to the Blanco River, walking through caves and sometimes even swimming to go around big rocks that surround this place.
It includes: Local guide , Life jacket and admission fee for the waterfall.
Our meeting point is in the town of Curubandé, 15km away from Liberia downtown.
La Leona Waterfall Tour
Prices from: $30
Information:
Located near to the peaceful town of Curubandé in the province of Guanacaste, which sits in the at the footsteps of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. In this tour we will walk along the Rio Blanco that feeds into the La Leona waterfall. The high concentration of minerals in the volcanic water gives the water a striking turquoise colour that is unique to Guanacaste.
We will journey through canyons and caves, entering the water multiple times as it is the only possible route. Your hard work will be rewarded when you arrive at the spectacular La Leona waterfall, hidden deep in the dense jungle. This is one of Costa Rica’s best kept secrets.
Highlights
Distance: 3 Kilometers
Duration: ~3 hours
Difficulty: Intermediate
You should have a moderate level of fitness and health for this tour as the hiking is more like canyoning at times, but this makes for a great adventure.
What we provide:
A waterproof bag to protect valuables during the tour
Changing room and toilet facilities
Lifejackets
Guides
What to bring to the tour?
Durable footwear (no sandals or flip flops)
Water shoes with heavy sole if you have them
Shoes with good grip
Dry clothes to change into after the tour
Dry shoes to wear after the tour
Towels to dry with after the tour
What not to bring to the tour (prohibited items)
Food/drink coolers
Pets
Alcoholic drinks
Drugs
Speakers
We’ll provide Guides during the tour all the time for your safety.
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