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A sloth with a relaxed expression, surrounded by green foliage. 2
A group of people standing in front of a structure with a tiled roof, surrounded by trees. 3
A sloth hanging from a tree branch in a forest. 4
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $241 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Puerto Limón is where Costa Rica’s rainforest, Caribbean culture, and banana country meet. Built around your ship’s schedule, this shore excursion begins shortly after arrival and brings all three together in one port day.

    Walk beneath the rainforest canopy at Cahuita National Park, where the jungle meets the Caribbean Sea, looking for sloths, monkeys, and toucans. Then trade the trail for a covered boat and glide through the Tortuguero Canals, scanning the riverbanks and treetops for crocodiles, birds, bats, and wildlife.

    Beyond the rainforest, travel past banana fields and communities with deep Afro-Caribbean roots. A city tour connects Puerto Limón’s landmarks with the coastline where Christopher Columbus reached Costa Rica in 1502.

    By the time you return to your ship, Puerto Limón is no longer just a port—it’s the rainforest trails of Cahuita National Park, the jungle waterways of the Tortuguero Canals, banana country, and the unmistakable rhythm of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast.

Activity location

  • Cahuita National Park
    • Cahuita, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Puerto Limón, Cruise Port
    • Limon, Limón Province, Costa Rica

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Banana plantation visit
  • Inclusions
    Fresh tropical fruit
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    Return transport from Puerto Limón Cruise Port
  • Inclusions
    Covered boat tour through the Tortuguero Canals
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    Bottled water
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    Puerto Limón sightseeing tour
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    Professional bilingual tour guide
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    All required admission fees
  • Inclusions
    Guided wildlife walk in Cahuita National Park
  • Exclusions
    Service charge
  • Exclusions
    Additional food and drinks

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Meeting Point: Your guide will be waiting with a sign at the main entrance to Puerto Limón Cruise Port. Pickup is not available inside the cruise terminal.
    • What to Bring: Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes, and bring sun cream, insect repellent, sunglasses, a hat, rain protection, and cash for personal purchases.
    • Cruise Ship Information: Provide your ship’s full name and scheduled arrival time when booking.
    • No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port at all
    • Meeting Time: Meet at 8:00 AM or 30 minutes after your ship arrives, whichever is later.
    • Tour Duration: The approximately six-hour duration includes transport and travel time between stops.
    • Wildlife Sightings: Sloths, monkeys, toucans, crocodiles, and other animals live freely in their natural habitat, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
    • Banana Plantation: The plantation is viewed from the roadside because its packing facilities are private and not open to visitors.
    • Meals: Lunch is not included, but food and additional drinks may be purchased during the tour.
    • Weather: This tour operates rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately.
    • Late Arrivals & No-Shows: Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable.
    • Activity Level: The tour is considered easy but includes an approximately 45-minute walk along a mostly flat, shaded nature trail.

Activity itinerary

Cahuita National Park

  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Your Caribbean adventure begins just outside the main entrance to the Puerto Limón Cruise Port, where your tour guide will welcome you before the city streets give way to coastline, rainforest, and tropical countryside. Set off in air-conditioned transport with a group of no more than 20 guests. Along the way, pass rural communities, colourful fruit stands, and crops such as cacao and achiote while hearing the storey of the region’s Afro-Caribbean culture. At Cahuita National Park, discover the place where the rainforest meets the Caribbean Sea. Follow a flat, shaded trail along the shoreline for an approximately 45-minute nature walk as your guide helps you look for sloths, monkeys, toucans, iguanas, colourful frogs, and other wildlife hidden among the vegetation.

Banana Plantation Tour And Gift Shop

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
From the wildlife of Cahuita, continue into another side of Limón’s storey: the banana plantations that have shaped the province’s economy and communities for generations. Stop beside a working plantation and learn how bananas are cultivated, harvested, processed, packed, and prepared for export. Then visit a local souvenir shop reflecting the cultural influences of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, with time to browse regional products and handicrafts or purchase food and drinks.

Tortuguero Canal

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Trade the road for the water as you board a covered boat for a relaxing 60-minute cruise through the Tortuguero Canals. Dense tropical vegetation surrounds the boat while your guide helps you search for howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, aquatic birds, bats, crocodiles, and other wildlife living along the waterways. After the cruise, enjoy a fresh tropical fruit snack before returning towards the port. Along the way, take in the historic streets of Puerto Limón and hear how the city developed into Costa Rica’s principal Caribbean port. Approximately six hours after departure, return to your ship having explored the Caribbean coast by road, rainforest trail, and jungle canal.

Location

Activity location

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    Cahuita National Park
    • Cahuita, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Puerto Limón, Cruise Port
    • Limon, Limón Province, Costa Rica

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