Tortuguero Canals Including Playa Bonita and Puerto Limon Highlights
Experience a relaxing tour in Puerto Limon around the city and take in the scenic view of the town. During your tour, you'll go on a Tortuguero canal boat ride, enjoy Playa Bonita's beach, stop beside a banana plantation, and taste local fruit at the Fruit Stand and visit the supermarket. This small-group excursion takes approximately 4 hours, during which you'll learn about the local culture and visit the best of Puerto Limon. This is a great way to make the most of your time at port!
Full-Day Tour to Cahuita National Park from Puerto Limon
Experience the tropical rainforest beauty, the beach and the canals with this full-day excursion tour with a professional guide and have an enjoyable time on the Caribbean coast. The tour starts in Puerto Limon where you can enjoy a scenic view of the town, learn about its history and take a boat ride through the Canals of Tortuguero. The tour also stops beside a banana plantation so you can taste some delicious tropical fruit, and visit Cahuita National Park. An air-conditioned minivan will be available for port pickup and drop-off.
Embark on a fun and exciting journey through one of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica’s South Caribbean, focused on spotting and learning about sloths and all the amazing wildlife that lives in this region. We believe that connecting people with nature is essential to a great experience and we aim to be the bridge that supports that connection. We strive to customize each tour to the interests and pace of our guests to create a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere for all ages. More than just enjoying the scenery, we want you to leave with a true connection to the spirit of the Caribbean jungle - and for every guest to enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience that lasts long after the tour ends.
“We will leave Puerto Viejo at 7:45 a.m. and drive for about 30 minutes to the Bribri Indigenous Reservation. There, we’ll meet an Indigenous family from the Dutsuwák clan who will share their culture, traditions, and ancestral knowledge of medicinal plants. Participants will explore a permaculture garden, taste fresh cacao fruit, and take part in the process of making traditional chocolate. In most cases, your guide will be a native Bribri guide from the Duriwak Bribri clan. On the way back, we’ll stop at a beautiful waterfall in the mountains of Talamanca, where guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the natural pool beneath the falls. After this relaxing break, we will return to Puerto Viejo.” Hope you like the inmersión Pura vida Costa Rica
Cahuita National Park Tour and Water Experience in Puerto Viejo
This park is one of the country’s most biodiverse and beautiful areas, where you can find stunning coral reefs, white sand beaches, lush rainforests, and more. You’ll be accompanied by an experienced guide who will share their passion and knowledge of the park’s history, culture, and wildlife. You’ll learn about the indigenous people who live in the area, the conservation efforts to protect the park, and the fascinating stories behind some of the park’s landmarks. You’ll also have the opportunity to see some of the park’s most amazing animals, such as toucans, sloths, howler monkeys, hummingbirds, frogs, butterflies, and more. After exploring the park’s trails and beaches, you’ll head to Bribri Waterfall, where you can relax and enjoy the scenery. You’ll swim in the crystal-clear water and taste some of the freshest fruits you’ve ever had. This tour is a perfect way to experience the best of Cahuita National Park and create memories that will last a lifetime!
The Ultimate Eco-Cultural Experience in Puerto Limón – All in One Day! Maximize your time in port with this 7-in-1 combo tour designed to showcase the best of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. Ideal for first-time visitors and families looking for a diverse and engaging excursion from the cruise terminal. Tour Highlights – 7 Experiences in 1: Tortuguero Canal Safari – Glide through tropical waterways and spot monkeys, sloths, birds, and reptiles Banana Plantation Visit – Learn about one of Costa Rica’s top exports Wildlife Viewing Stops – Watch for sloths, howler monkeys, and exotic birds in their natural habitat Scenic Coastal Drive – Take in the views of Caribbean towns, beaches, and lush vegetation ️ City Sightseeing in Puerto Limón – See key landmarks and learn about Afro-Caribbean culture Fruit Stand Stop – Taste fresh tropical fruits and support local vendors ️ Souvenir Shopping Stop – Browse handmade crafts and local products
During this tour, you will get to experience some of Limon's main activities in one day. You will visit a local rainforest from a unique point of view: the Tortuguero Canals! On this tour you will witness a great diversity of wildlife from our boat (monkeys, aquatic birds, iguanas, basilisks, and maybe sloths). Remember, this is Nature! Sometimes spotting animals may depend on weather conditions and tidal hours. Then we will visit an organic farm with a small banana plantation; we'll see several types of exotic fruit trees, immersed in tropical nature, and learn about the Caribbean culture, taking a sightseeing tour around Limon town. At the end of the tour, there is an optional visit to Playa Bonita beach, where you can relax and enjoy the sea breeze and the amazing lusciousness of Costa Rican nature while embracing the local culture and living the pura vida lifestyle powered by Calypso music.
6-in-1 Tour: Cahuita National Park, Tortuguero Canals & More!
Tour Highlights: Guided Nature Walk in Cahuita National Park Walk along jungle trails and spot monkeys, sloths, raccoons, iguanas, and tropical birds in their natural habitat — bordered by white-sand beaches and coral reefs. Tortuguero Canals Wildlife Boat Tour Glide through peaceful jungle canals while watching for crocodiles, manatees, monkeys, and exotic birds in this biodiverse wetland ecosystem. Banana Plantation Drive-by & Photo Stop Discover the importance of banana farming to Costa Rica’s economy as you pass through plantation areas with a brief educational stop. ️ Local Handicrafts & Souvenirs Visit a small artisan market for locally made souvenirs, crafts, and regional snacks. Scenic Drive Through Puerto Limón City See local landmarks, colorful street life, and Caribbean culture as your guide shares insights into the region’s history and lifestyle.
Puerto Limon Highlights. 6 in 1 combo Tour. Shore Excursion
Experience the definitive journey through Puerto Limón, Costa Rica. Led by a professional naturalist guide, this comprehensive 6-in-1 expedition is designed to immerse you in the vibrant Afro-Caribbean culture and the exotic wildlife that defines this fascinating region. To ensure an intimate and personalized service, we operate in small groups. Your adventure begins with a relaxing drive through the verdant countryside in a premium, climate-controlled vehicle. As you travel, your guide will introduce you to the local flora, pointing out Ylang-Ylang trees, cacao, and achiote, alongside charming rural farming communities. 1. Historic Limón City Tour 2. Cahuita National Park: Rainforest & Pristine Beaches 3. The Prospect Plantation Experience 4. Scenic Coastal Drive 5. The Enchanting Tortuguero Canals Board a comfortable, covered riverboat for a 60-minute leisurely cruise through the jungle’s labyrinthine waterways. 6. Cultural Immersion & Artisan Shopping
Explore the Dark Side of Nature: Manzanillo Refuge Night Walk
Are you ready to explore the dark side of nature? Join us for our Manzanillo Refuge night walk and discover the amazing creatures that live in the jungle after the sun goes down. You will be guided by our expert naturalist, who will show you the secrets of the nocturnal wildlife. You will use your flashlight to spot frogs, snakes, tarantulas and other fascinating animals, and learn about their adaptations and behaviors. This is not your typical tour. This is a night walk that will challenge your senses and awaken your curiosity. You will feel the thrill of being in the wilderness, surrounded by sounds and sights that you have never experienced before. You will have a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that you will never forget. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the Manzanillo Refuge night walk, a unique and unforgettable tour that will show you the beauty and diversity of the jungle at night.
We will take you to a village where most of the tourist don't go. Far away from the noise, where you will interact with the local people. You have the opportunity to learn about the traditional way of making chocolate, the use of some medicinal plants and a learn a little bit about the local language. Also our experienced guide will help you understand the Bribri culture, on this experience you are going to learn about the Bribri culture.At the end of the tour we can stop at the waterfall where you have the option to swim or enjoy the scene.
Veragua Rainforest and Tortuguero Canals Shore Excursion
Enjoy the wildlife of Veragua Rainforest and the Tortuguero Canals in this shore excursion. Right outside the cruise port, an experienced guide will be waiting for you to start the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy the Veragua Rainforest Full Tour (entrance fee NOT included) and its variety of wildlife attractions: reptile habitat, butterfly garden, frog habitats, insectarium, biological research station and the aerial tram are some of the highlights. At the Tortuguero Canals, experience a one-hour boat ride on a covered boat. Don’t miss the chance to take pictures of sloths, monkeys, iguanas, tropical birds and more biodiversity of the region. Going back, watch most of Puerto Limon’s town from a scenic viewpoint, while your guide shares some of the history and culture of Costa Rica’s Caribbean province. You can also choose to visit a supermarket to purchase some Costa Rican coffee and other local goods at a fair price. Finally, it will be time to return to the cruise port.
Don’t miss out on the only Clear Kayak Tour in Punta Uva, where magic meets adventure. Glide through the peaceful waters, surrounded by the lush jungle and pristine Caribbean coast. You'll learn about the fascinating wildlife, unique trees, and rich history of Costa Rica’s South Caribbean, experiencing a side of Punta Uva most visitors never see. Kayak in the sea and explore the serene estuary. If the ocean is too rough, no worries—we’ll hike to a magical viewpoint and hidden cave, ensuring you still soak up the beauty and wonder of this enchanting place.
After pickup at the pier, a short drive will take you deep inside the tropical rainforest of Costa Rica. Along the way, our professional tour guide will explain many facts about our country, including history, economy, biodiversity, politics and many other aspects more. Once arrival to Veragua rainforest, get ready for explore a pristine ecosystem. You will stroll along easily accessible trails to the tram. You will then enter an open-air gondola system that will take you through the primary rain forest past 300-year-old trees and down to the riverbank. You will then walk the Trail of the Giants, so named for the huge trees lining the riverbank or op to hike on the Puma Waterfall trail. Ride the tram to the top station and visit the biological research station. After Veragua, visit Tortuguero Canal. The canals that lead to the Tortuguero National Park begin in the Puerto Moin sector, just 5 miles from the center of the Limon province. Here enjoy many wildlife species such as sloths.
Your breath-taking adventure begins with a personalized pickup from Limon Pier and close to the ship, After Pick Up by our certified Tour Guide, a relaxing drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned transportation and recent model deluxe vehicle will bring you to your selected activities. Your guide will point out many sights of interest along the way until your arrival to the first stop at Cahuita National Park, where the search for sloths will begin. At this park, many sloths are in their natural habitat and free. In here, you will learn about their natural history, behavior and many other interesting facts of this lovely animal. After Cahuita, you will continue the tour but this time taking a Boat Tour in Tortuguero Canal. During this nice journey, you will be able to see more Slothts, due they love to live close to the rivers. NOTE: This tour is for see sloths in their natural habitat. We do not touch or manipulate the animals. No visit sanctuaries
Zipline Canopy Tour & Tortuguero Canal Boat tour. Shore Excursion from Limon
Enjoy the marvelous experience of taking the tour that will give you the opportunity of crossing the “jungle” like a monkey in its habitat. You will cross the forest from tree to tree with first class equipment. If you want an adrenaline rush, then this is the tour for you! Glide through the treetops with this exhilarating adventure: 11 cables and 11 platforms stretched across the length of the rain forest. The longest cable is 270 meters long and you will experience heights up to 80 meters. After the zipline canopy experience, a short drive will take you to Moin Town for a Tortuguero Canal Boat Ride. Your guide explains the rain forest ecosystem and points out sights of interest. Keep an eye out for wildlife including howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, bats, aquatic birds, iguanas and crocodiles as well as exotic flora.
It is best to take this experience on your first days here since you will learn a lot about the area, things to do here and places to visit, so you can decide what you want to do for the remainder of your vacation here. I enjoy sharing my knowledge about animals, this area and it's unique culture. We will first visit The Cliff, a special place with breathtaking views of the ocean. On the hike to there and back we may see sloths and monkeys. At the Cliff you can take some amazing photos, it’s the perfect instagram opportunity. Then we'll drive around the town so you will get to know where is what. We will then visit Iguana Project, protected area where iguanas are raised to be released into the forest. This project is in a Bri Bri farm, so you will also learn about medicinal plants and Bri Bri culture. After that we will go to the waterfalls, a magical place in the woods, where we will relax and swim in the waterfall pool, share drinks and chat about Puerto Viejo and Pura Vida!
Indigenous territory and Bribri Falls Talamanca, Costa Rica
In my experiences, people will be able to live and know from the perspective of a local person with indigenous descent. many traditions that are very important to the culture such as medicinal plants, knowing the ceremony house, crafts, cocoa chocolate making and history. and also very important to share with local people and take home a beautiful memory of everything experienced in the place. and then after this beautiful cultural experience. We visited a waterfall in the area where you can swim and enjoy nature. It is an experience that will allow you to connect with the indigenous Bribri culture of the area and appreciate the nature of its surroundings, which very few people managed to visit and learn about the beauty of this culture. And something also very important is that even the little ones who live this experience will learn about one of the best-known cultures in Costa Rica.
Adventure Combo Tour: Zipline adventure and Tortuguero Canals
This tour combines two of the most memorable experiences on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast: an exciting zipline circuit through the rainforest canopy, followed by a guided boat ride through the Tortuguero Canals, an area known for its rich biodiversity and serene natural beauty. A well-rounded experience for travelers who appreciate both adventure and wildlife. Tour Highlights Rainforest Zipline Adventure: · 11 cables and 9 platforms suspended in the rainforest · Heights up to 80 meters and cables reaching 270 meters in length · Panoramic views of the tropical forest while gliding through the trees · Certified guides and all safety equipment included Tortuguero Canals: · Guided boat ride through calm jungle waterways · Opportunities to spot monkeys, sloths, iguanas, caimans, toucans, and more · Learn about local ecosystems and wildlife from your naturalist guide · Comfortable boat with roof cover and life jackets for all participants
Half day Tortuguero Canal, Cahuita National Park & Puerto Limon
Discover the best of Limón on a unique shore excursion combining nature, culture, and wildlife. Start with a scenic coastal drive to the Tortuguero Canals, known as the “Amazon of Costa Rica” for their lush vegetation and incredible biodiversity. Board a comfortable pontoon boat and watch for orchids, water lilies, sloths, monkeys, crocodiles, caimans, basilisk lizards, and tropical birds. After the boat tour, enjoy fresh local fruits. Continue to a botanical garden and banana plantation to learn about cultivating bananas, chocolate, and coffee. Then visit Cahuita National Park for a guided hike where your English‑speaking guide helps you spot wildlife in its natural habitat. You’ll also have time to swim or walk along the beach. Finish with a stop at a local fruit stand to taste pineapple, watermelon, and bananas then will take a drive through the coast line for a city tour, then return to the starting point at port of Limon!!