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Experience six of Puerto Limón's highlights in one unforgettable shore excursion. Designed for cruise guests, this small-group adventure combines a Tortuguero Canal boat ride, wildlife viewing, rainforest scenery, a banana plantation visit, Puerto Limón sightseeing, and authentic Afro-Caribbean culture. Keep an eye out for sloths, monkeys, tropical birds, and other wildlife while discovering the best of Costa Rica's Caribbean coast with an expert local guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your tour begins at the main entrance of the Puerto Limón cruise pier, where our guides will be waiting with a sign displaying your name. Departure time depends on your ship's arrival schedule: • 8:30 AM for ships arriving early. • 11:30 AM for ships arriving later in the morning.
Itinerary
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1Puerto Limon
Begin your Puerto Limón Shore Excursion with a scenic drive through the city. Learn about the region's rich Afro-Caribbean culture, discover where Christopher Columbus first landed in Costa Rica, and see some of the city's most important landmarks while gaining insight into local life on the Caribbean coast.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Cahuita National Park
Travel along Costa Rica's Caribbean coast to the beautiful Cahuita area. Enjoy an easy nature walk through rainforest and coastal scenery while searching for sloths, monkeys, toucans, iguanas, and other tropical wildlife.
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Banana Plantation Tour And Gift Shop
Visit a working banana plantation and learn how one of Costa Rica's most important exports is cultivated, harvested, and shipped around the world. Gain insight into the history and economic importance of the banana industry in Limón Province.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Tortuguero Canal
Board a covered boat and cruise through the famous Tortuguero Canals, often called Costa Rica's Amazon. Observe rainforest wildlife including monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, tropical birds, and exotic vegetation while learning about the local ecosystem.
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Puerto Limon
Sample fresh tropical fruits and discover some of the flavors that make Costa Rica's Caribbean coast unique.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Puerto Limon
Before returning to your ship, enjoy free time to browse local souvenir shops and pick up a special reminder of your visit to Puerto Limón.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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: Meet us at the main pier entrance, where our guides will be waiting with a sign displaying your name. Please note, we do not offer pick-up inside the pier.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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: Meet us at the main pier entrance, where our guides will be waiting with a sign displaying your name. Please note, we do not offer pick-up inside the pier.
- What to Bring: Comfortable clothing (pants or shorts), tennis shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, bug spray, a hat or cap, and cash for any extras.
- IMPORTANT: Please provide the full name of your cruise ship and the time it will be at port.
- No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port at all
- Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
- Departure time is based on your cruise ship's arrival schedule.
- Early-arriving ships depart at approximately 8:30 AM.
- Later-arriving ships depart at approximately 11:30 AM.
- Only one departure time is available based on your ship's arrival schedule. Guests cannot choose their departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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