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🐾 Wildlife You Can Spot at La Leona Waterfall – Discover Costa Rica’s Jungle Creatures

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Wildlife in Costa Rica, animals near La Leona Waterfall, fauna Rincón de la Vieja


🌿 Introduction

If you're planning a hike to La Leona Waterfall in Liberia, Guanacaste, you're in for more than just a beautiful destination. This tour takes you deep into one of Costa Rica’s richest ecosystems — where the wildlife is just as impressive as the waterfall itself.

As a local guide with years of experience in the area, I’ve seen how every hike brings a new encounter: howler monkeys roaring overhead, colorful toucans swooping from tree to tree, or a basilisk lizard dashing across the river. Nature here is alive, vibrant, and full of surprises.

👉 In this post, I’ll share which animals you’re likely to see, how to spot them, and why this hike is perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and families.📸 Bring your camera — trust me, you’ll want it!





⏱ Tour Overview

  • Duration: 3 hours

  • Best time for wildlife: 8 AM – 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

  • Difficulty: Moderate adventure

  • Great for: Nature lovers, families, couples, wildlife photographers


Common Animals on the Trail


  • 🐒 White-faced Capuchin Monkeys – playful and curious

  • 🐒 Howler Monkeys – loud and powerful

  • 🐒 Spider Monkeys – fast and agile

  • 🐦 Toucans – vibrant and photogenic

  • 🦜 Motmots – colorful with swinging tail feathers

  • 🦋 Blue Morpho Butterflies – bright and majestic

  • 🦎 Iguanas & “Jesus Christ” Lizards – sunbathing or running on water

  • 🐜 Leafcutter Ants – nature’s tiny workers

  • 🐦‍⬛ Tanagers, Hummingbirds, Hawks – birdwatcher’s paradise

  • 🐸 Tree Frogs & Poison Dart Frogs – especially during rainy season


🥾 Listen Before You Look

As soon as you enter the jungle, pause and listen. You might hear:

  • The roar of a howler monkey echoing through the trees

  • The croaky call of a toucan

  • Leaves rustling — possibly from a raccoon or iguana passing by

🎧 Tip: Walk quietly and ask your guide if you hear anything interesting.


🌳 Look Up – The Action Is in the Trees

Many animals hang out in the canopy, not on the ground. Keep your eyes peeled for:

  • Capuchins swinging through the treetops

  • Toucans searching for fruit

  • Colorful motmots perched mid-trail

🌟 Closing

The journey to La Leona Waterfall is so much more than a hike — it’s a wildlife encounter like no other. This region of Costa Rica is home to some of the most diverse animals on Earth, and each hike is a chance to see something extraordinary.

🎒 Ready to experience it for yourself?📸 Share your photos with us using #LeonaWildlifeTour and tag us on Instagram!👉 Haven’t booked yet?

 
 
 
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