Puerto Limon 6 in 1 Highlights Shore Excursion

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 35 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Next Experience Travel

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Banana plantation visit
Included: Fresh tropical fruit
Included: Round-trip transportation from Puerto Limón Cruise Port
Included: Covered boat tour through the Tortuguero Canals
Included: Bottled water
Included: Puerto Limón sightseeing tour
Included: Professional bilingual tour guide
Included: All required admission fees
Included: Guided wildlife walk in Cahuita National Park

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Additional food and drinks

Itinerary

Cahuita National Park

2 h 30 min Admission 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 transportation with a group of no more than 20 guests. Along the way, pass rural communities, colorful fruit stands, and crops such as cacao and achiote while hearing the story 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, colorful frogs, and other wildlife hidden among the vegetation.
Banana Plantation Tour And Gift Shop

1 h 30 min Admission included

From the wildlife of Cahuita, continue into another side of Limón’s story: 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

2 hours Admission 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 toward 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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the main entrance to the Puerto Limón Cruise Port at 8:00 AM or 30 minutes after your ship arrives, whichever is later. Pickup is not available inside the cruise terminal. Provide your ship’s full name and scheduled arrival time when booking.

End point

Meet your guide at the main entrance to the Puerto Limón Cruise Port at 8:00 AM or 30 minutes after your ship arrives, whichever is later. Pickup is not available inside the cruise terminal. Provide your ship’s full name and scheduled arrival time when booking.

Using your ticket

Your guide will be waiting at the main entrance to the Puerto Limon Cruise Port, holding a sign with your name or the company name.

Meeting Time: 8:00 AM or 30 minutes after your ship's arrival, whichever is later.

Please note that pick-up is not available inside the cruise terminal.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers 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 sunscreen, 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 transportation 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.