Things to do in Puerto Limón

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Puerto Limon: City Highlights and Cahuita National Park Tour

Puerto Limon: City Highlights and Cahuita National Park Tour

Start off your tour in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle. Listen to your local guide share interesting facts about Costa Rica's Caribbean province. Take the scenic road and see the city of Puerto Limon from a viewpoint. Snap some pictures of the capital city and the ship docks. Explore the Tortuguero Canals on a 1.5-hour boat ride. Under the shade of the boat’s ceiling, your tour guide will point you to the different plants and animals in the area, and you'll learn about its biodiversity. Learn more about tropical plants and their fruits. You'll be able to see the actual plants and trees, and also taste some of these delicious fruits at a rustic fruit stand on the way to Cahuita. Stop outside a banana plantation and get to know the process of cultivating, harvesting, and shipping the fruit. Understand how bananas are a big part of Costa Rican economy, with Limon being central to this activity. Enjoy a 1.5-hour walk across the beautiful Cahuita National Park where you'll get to see even more animals and exotic plants. If the weather is nice, you can also take a dip in the sea. You will also have a stop to take a look at local products at the supermarket. Choose to take some Costa Rican coffee or other local goods home to remember your trip by.

Puerto Limon: Half-Day Tortuguero Canals & Playa Bonita Tour

Puerto Limon: Half-Day Tortuguero Canals & Playa Bonita Tour

Enjoy a half-day tour around the Puerto Limon and visit some of its most famous attractions as you learn more about the region from your professional guide. Spot the local wildlife on a 1-hour boat ride on the Tortuguero Canals and feel the sand under your feet at Playa Bonita. Taste fresh fruits from a local fruit stand. As you travel to your first stop in an air-conditioned vehicle, learn from your local guide interesting facts about Costa Rica's Caribbean province. Start off with exploring the Tortuguero Canals on a 1-hour covered boat trip, a fantastic chance to appreciate the rich wildlife of Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. With some luck, you'll be able to see animals such as monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and basilisks, as well as many sorts of birds. Next, head to Playa Bonita, a nice small beach. If the weather is nice and after your guide makes sure you're good to go, feel free to enjoy the waters. Alternatively, sit down and relax or head over to one of the nearby restaurants to enjoy a local dish or a Costa Rican beer (at your own expense). Then, visit a scenic viewpoint where you have a panoramic view of most of Puerto Limon's small city and even the coastline and ship docks. This is a great place for a photo-op. After the breathtaking views, it is time to visit the Fruit Stand to learn about different tropical plants and trees, but also to taste their fresh fruits. As the tour is coming to an end, you can optionally visit a supermarket where you can purchase goods such as top quality coffee at fair local prices. After, you are dropped back in Puerto Limon.

Puerto Limón: Tortuguero Canals Boat & Maratopia Garden Tour

Puerto Limón: Tortuguero Canals Boat & Maratopia Garden Tour

We will pick you up directly in front of the Puerto Limón port with a microbus or car and take you to two of the most popular excursion destinations in Puerto Limón. First, we will visit Maratopia, the tropical garden with hundreds of giant blue butterflies and tropical plants. Often, in the adjacent fruit plantation, you can also spot sloths, iguanas, owls, toucans, and more. On the Tortuguero Canal, you will experience the free and wild nature of Costa Rica during a one-hour boat ride. With a bit of luck, you might see various types of animals that Costa Rica has to offer, including crocodiles, monkeys, sloths, birds, and more. Keep your camera ready to capture many unique moments. if you arrive by cruise ship, don't worry about the starting time. your tour will start as soon your ship arrives and you are getting off the ship. your driver will keep an eye on the time to ensure you return to the ship on time. So, welcome to our colorful and wildlife-rich tour in a relaxed environment.

Puerto Limon: Veragua Rainforest & Tortuguero Canal Cruise

Puerto Limon: Veragua Rainforest & Tortuguero Canal Cruise

Start your tour with a convenient pickup and enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. Be transported to the Veragua Rainforest and experience its many wildlife attractions. See the butterfly garden, frog exhibition, insectarium, biological research station, and more. After a morning full of nature, next, come the Tortuguero Canals. Hop on a covered boat for a 1-hour ride and the opportunity to see and take pictures of monkeys, iguanas, sloths, birds, and many other elements of the plentiful local biodiversity. On your way back to town, you can take a panoramic look at most of Puerto Limon's town from a scenic viewpoint, while your guide shares some history and culture of Costa Rica's Caribbean province. If there's time left, you will also be taken to the supermarket where you can purchase some Costa Rican coffee or any other goods at fair prices. Choose to take some Costa Rican coffee or other local goods home to remember your trip.

Puerto Limón: Tortuguero, Maratopia, Cahuita, banana plantation, and much more: Tour

Puerto Limón: Tortuguero, Maratopia, Cahuita, banana plantation, and much more: Tour

Experience the entire Costa Rican Caribbean on our exclusive round trip! Enter the exotic paradise of the Tortuguero Canals on a boat ride, where you can discover untouched nature and wild animals such as monkeys, sloths, caimans, iguanas, crocodiles, tropical birds and much more in their natural habitat. Let yourself be enchanted by Maratopia, a tropical jungle garden that will transport you to another world with its bright blue morpho butterflies and the diversity of flora and fauna. with its famous guests such as howler monkeys and sloths. An unforgettable visit to Cahuita National Park awaits you with even more nature. Breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea and the national park's rainforest, which reflects the sound of nature in all its splendor. In between adventures, you will have time to experience the colorful hustle and bustle of a local banana plantation (entry is unfortunately not permitted) and taste the fresh tropical fruits that the earth produces here in abundance. Browse through charming souvenir stores where you can find handmade souvenirs from the locals, and a visit to a local supermarket with regional products is also on the program - a real discovery tour for nature lovers! Treat yourself to a refreshing break on one of the beautiful beaches and let your mind wander. This tour not only offers you unforgettable experiences, but also a deep connection to the unique culture and nature of the Caribbean.

Tortuguero boat tour, Maratopia tropical garden & beach, incl. fruit

Tortuguero boat tour, Maratopia tropical garden & beach, incl. fruit

Your unforgettable adventure begins right at the port. Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point and your excursion will begin as soon as you get off the ship. Then it's off and we start with a boat ride through the legendary Tortuguero canals (approx. 1h). Surrounded by lush vegetation, you will glide through the "Amazon of Costa Rica" and discover the rich wildlife - with a bit of luck you will see caimans, colorful birds, monkeys, iguanas and even crocodiles. The excursion then takes you to the picturesque Playa Bonita, the most beautiful beach in the whole of Limon. Here you have time to put your feet in the sand, enjoy the waves and relax for around 20 minutes. Refreshed, we continue to Maratopia, a unique tropical jungle garden in the heart of the Caribbean. Let yourself be enchanted by the colorful variety of plants, butterflies such as the large blue morpho and the peacefully slumbering sloths in the trees. Oscar will make you feel at home with his typically Costa Rican cheerful manner and invites you to taste exotic tropical fruits, most of which are home-grown - a feast for the senses! Finally, you can browse through the lovingly run souvenir store, which offers local products from the region. Everything is done in small, relaxed groups so that you can enjoy the day to the full. Of course, we make sure that you return to the port stress-free and on time, ready to continue your journey on your ship.

Cahuita national Park+Strand & Maratopia tropical garden

Cahuita national Park+Strand & Maratopia tropical garden

we pick you up at the cruise ship port of limon and bring you to the beautiful destination of Cahuita national park and the maratopia tropical garden. you will be having to see the beauty of costa rica nature and wildlife. with a little bit of luck such as sloth, monkeys, butterflies, birds, iguana, and much more. its a very comfortable way to explore the Caribbean coast without any hurry. we will make sure to bring you back to the cruise ship in time. so you don't have to worry about anything and just enjoy your stay in Costa Rica while having a good and pleasant time. make sure to get your camera gear set up for this adventure full of unique moments.

Puerto limon, kayak tour in uvita Island

Puerto limon, kayak tour in uvita Island

Discover the beauty and hidden history of Uvita Island on an exciting kayak tour. This small island, known for being one of the places where Christopher Columbus landed in 1502, offers you much more than a paradisiacal Caribbean destination. During this guided tour by kayak, you will explore crystal clear waters surrounded by impressive coral reefs, and you will have the opportunity to observe the vibrant marine life that inhabits the region. Travel the same waters that once witnessed the arrival of explorers, while enjoying the tranquility of nature and the unique beauty of Uvita. Perfect for history and adventure lovers, this experience combines nature, water sports and an important piece of Costa Rican history.

Zipline Tour in Braulio Carrillo National Park From San José

Zipline Tour in Braulio Carrillo National Park From San José

Experience true adrenaline and adventure on our incredible canopy tour. Fly through and over the rainforest on the safest and most fun canopy trip in the country as you dive into the rainforest and experience firsthand why Costa Rica is the best destination in the world for Adventure and Eco-tourism . Our controlled brake system allows you to do the canopy without the need to hold the cable so you can experience great sensations when flying freely. We also have double cable, triple harness, platforms with edges and top quality equipment to make your adventure unforgettable and worry-free!

Hiking tour to Tortuguero National Park

Hiking tour to Tortuguero National Park

Discover the magic of Tortuguero National Park on a daytime hiking tour. Explore its trails surrounded by lush rainforest, where biodiversity comes to life. Observe a wide variety of flora and fauna in their natural habitat. Enjoy the tranquility of and learn about the conservation of this fascinating ecosystem. A unique experience for nature lovers that you won't want to miss. Our tours are with small groups so that our clients have a better experience...

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Small intimate group. Lots of information and there were plenty of stops so that we could take pictures of the sloths and monkeys along the way. Oscar was a great guide, very informative and easy to understand. Giovanni was a smooth driver and very polite. Geordi our boat driver made sure we saw everything, even the baby crocodile and the cayman. Plus he made sure we had great photos. Loved this tour and would highly reccommend them. Vans were air conditioned and very comfortable.

It was a great tour !!! Our tour guide Larry was amazing! Very informative, easy to talk too, and the driver Eric was also great. Drove with care and was attentive to our safety. We enjoyed all the sight seeing and the transportation was comfortable and roomy . Larry thank you ! from Mahal …..

We had a wonderful day with our tour guide, Manuel. He was incredibly attentive to our interests and did a great job showing us around. His timing was perfect- we were able to see and do a lot, with plenty of time to get to the ship on time. I'd highly recommend him!

tour guide. Larry, was excellent. funny, knowledgeable, and personalble. liked that he was willing to share his local roots, and experiences. driver was excellent, always attentive and helpful!

Nice itinerary. Our guide was informative and fun. The boat captain drove right up in the mangroves and we got so close to a sloth that posed and smiled for us. Very safe driver.