Top Limon Outdoor Activities

The Costa Rican province of Puerto Limon is known for its rich biodiversity, local food culture, and sandy Caribbean beaches. Experience Puerto Limon’s highlights in just a few hours during this shore excursion, which allows you to easily tour the city and see top attractions such as the Tortuguero Canals, a Banana Plantation, and Playa Bonita. Along the way, your guide provides helpful commentary.

Go hiking and snorkeling, and visit an animal sanctuary, all in one day without the hassle of booking multiple activities on this day tour to Cahuita National Park and the Sloth Sanctuary from Puerto Viejo de Limón. Enjoy a boat ride, then snorkel and hike in Cahuita National Park. Afterwards, learn about all about sloths and enjoy a canoe tour at the sanctuary.

Experience all the best of what Costa Rica's Caribbean side has to offer during this 6-in-1 tour from Puerto Limón. Part history, part wildlife, part city, part nature, you'll have a chance to delve into the Afro-Caribbean culture that defines the region and enjoy the tropical landscape in which it's set.

This experience will give you the opportunity to discover the hidden kingdom of the south Caribbean as never before. Being in the middle of the jungle will give you the feeling of being part of nature. You will have the opportunity to spot many different kind of creatures that are only active at night.

Step into an enchanting journey as you traverse the stunning southern Caribbean shores of Costa Rica, delving into the marvels of Cahuita National Park. As a cherished family enterprise, we take immense pride in offering tours in five distinct languages, weaving our deep-rooted knowledge of the region into every exploration. With hearts brimming with passion, our multilingual tour guides are poised to unveil the park's secrets, ensuring an unparalleled adventure for you. Be prepared to encounter sloths, monkeys, iguanas, and a myriad of other captivating wildlife species along the way. With their keen expertise, our guides will skillfully pinpoint rare sightings, transforming your journey into an enlightening and immersive experience. Embark with us on a leisurely hike through Cahuita, where the boundless beauty of nature unfolds before your eyes. Allow yourself to be swept away by the splendor of the surroundings, as we share our homeland's treasures with you, one step at a time!

Located in the vibrant heart of Puerto Viejo, Salty Afro Surf Camp offers a holistic surfing experience that transcends traditional lessons. Participants dive into not just surfing, but a rich tapestry of Caribbean culture, community bonding, and wellness activities. Guided by passionate coaches from diverse backgrounds, each session is designed to elevate your surfing skills while fostering a deep connection with the ocean and nature. Enjoy local culinary delights, explore breathtaking landscapes, and become part of a family that celebrates every wave and moment.

It offers a unique combination of kayaking, forest hiking and beach swimming in Punta Uva, one of the most beautiful and emblematic places in Costa Rica. You will not only enjoy the stunning views of the river, the forest and the coast, but also see and learn from a certified tour guide about the wildlife that lives in this natural paradise. You'll also have the opportunity to spot sloths, iguanas, monkeys, turtles and other exotic animals in their natural habitat. Don´t forget the tasty fruit snack included on the tour.

If you love chocolate, nature and observing wild animals in their natural habitat such as monkeys, sloths and colored frogs, this is the perfect tour for you. During this tour, you will be visiting a traditional cocoa plantation near Cahuita Park in Puerto Limon. In this property, managed by a local family with more than 100 years of chocolate tradition, you will be able to know its history and how it has managed to survive through time. Accompanied by expert local guides, we will visit the cocoa plantations to learn about the plant, the cultivation techniques, its fruits, harvest, and processing of the seeds until we reach the final product: Chocolate. After this chocolate tour, continue the jorney to Tortuguero Canal, a place fully of wildlife species where the sloths in their natural habitat, are easy to see.

Navigate the rapids of the Reventazón River on this full-day whitewater rafting trip from Limon. Get a mix of churning class-II and -III waves plus calmer sections on the scenic 10-mile (16-km) run known as El Carmen. Take a break from paddling to enjoy a picnic lunch on a beautiful beach, and look for Costa Rican wildlife in the lush Caribbean jungle that flanks the river.

With just one day in port in Limón, discover Costa Rica’s exotic wildlife and spot toucans, howler monkeys, iguanas, red dart frogs, and much more. This shore excursion combines two spectacular wildlife experiences—a cruise down the Tortuguero canal and a nature walk through the Brisas de la Jungla rainforest. Port pickup and drop-off is included.

Costa Rica’s rainforests are a must-visit for many travelers, but accessing them can feel tricky for cruise ship passengers. Get to the Veragua Rainforest without the stress thanks to port pickup, then stroll the trails and take a tram ride through lush jungle landscapes. Next, visit Tortuguero National Park and cruise along the canal on an included boat ride. Arrive back at port with time to spare.

When your cruise ship docks in Limon, spend the day exploring highlights of Costa Rica's Caribbean side on this combo shore excursion. Taste farm-fresh tropical fruit and learn about the region's sweetest export and see a banana plantation. You'll also get an up-close look at Costa Rican wildlife like birds, monkeys, and frogs on a rainforest boat safari tour down the biodiverse Tortuguero Canals. Swim or sun at a local beach and take a tour of the bustling port city of Limon before getting back on your ship.

If you're keen to explore the tropical trails of the Cahuita National Park but don't know where to get started, this small-group hiking tour is an excellent option. Spend a couple of hours with a local guide as you explore a route that ends at the beach. You might even spot a sloth or monkeys. When you're done, head back to your starting point accompanied by your guide, or stay to relax by the water (then return on your own).

When your cruise ship sails into Limon, make the most of your stint in Costa Rica on a half-day shore excursion to Tortuguero National Park, ideal for nature lovers. Look out for howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, and more during a jungle canal cruise and take a tour of the Del Monte Banana Plantation. A snack of tropical fruit and port pickup and drop-off are included on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Puerto Limón is more than Costa Rica’s Caribbean port—it is where Afro-Caribbean culture, tropical agriculture, coastal communities, and the sea come together. This relaxed shore excursion reveals those connections beyond the waterfront. Experience Cahuita’s laid-back character, discover how bananas, cacao, cassava, and tropical fruits have shaped the region, and pause beside the Caribbean at Playa Bonita before exploring the streets of Puerto Limón. With an easy pace and a thoughtful mix of scenery, culture, and local life, this tour gives you a fuller picture of Puerto Limón than the one visible from the pier.

Get to know Costa Rica’s Caribbean province on a private full-day tour of Limon and its surroundings. Start with a Limon city tour, then take a scenic coastal drive to Cahuita National Park where you experience the rain forest and beach during a short nature walk. You’ll also look for wildlife, visit a banana plantation, and take a boat cruise through the Tortuguero canals.

Hike through a cacao forest and learn all about sustainably-produced chocolate from bean to bar on this chocolate tour from Limon. Taste single-origin chocolates from around Costa Rica, try cacao in its pure ceremonial form, and even make your own bar in the “Chocolate Creation Lab.” At the end of the tour, you have the chance to purchase ethically-produced chocolate at a discounted price.

Explore the enchanting rainforest of Cahuita after sunset, where the jungle reveals its vibrant nightlife. This guided experience, led by a certified naturalist, immerses you in the world of nocturnal wildlife, from croaking frogs to elusive snakes and fascinating insects. The expert guide shares insights on the behavior and adaptations of these creatures, illuminating the intricate balance of Costa Rica’s ecosystems. Equip yourself with a flashlight and delve into the lush landscape for an unforgettable evening adventure.

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Enjoy a private experience along Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast that combines a peaceful horseback ride with a guided wildlife walk in Cahuita National Park. Ride along quiet paths and the beach at a relaxed pace, on friendly, well-trained horses suited for all experience levels. After the ride, explore the park on foot with a naturalist guide, walking along shaded trails and the coastline while spotting white-faced monkeys, sloths, iguanas, raccoons, tropical birds, and butterflies. This private tour offers personalized attention and a balanced mix of outdoor activity, wildlife, and scenic beauty—ideal for nature lovers, couples, and families.

This four hour afternoon tour is through two beautiful places in the Caribbean, Gandoca Manzanillo Refuge and the ARA Project. The ARA project is a local Manzanillo endeavor dedicated to the protection, reproduction and reinsertion of the Great Green Macaw in the Caribbean Coast. Manzanilla is home to elusive wildlife which your guide will point out to you. You’ll get to explore both this afternoon!

Designed especially for cruise passengers, this small-group shore excursion brings together some of the best experiences of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast in one relaxed day. Cruise the Tortuguero Canals in search of monkeys, sloths, iguanas and tropical birds, explore the rainforest and coastline of Cahuita National Park, and enjoy a stop at a local banana plantation. You’ll also visit Maratopia, our own tropical garden near Puerto Limón. Walk among tropical plants and blue Morpho butterflies and enjoy a tasting of fresh seasonal fruits – an experience you won’t find on the standard port excursions. With groups limited to a maximum of 20 guests, the experience stays personal and relaxed. The tour is coordinated with your cruise ship’s arrival and return schedule, so you can enjoy your day in Costa Rica without feeling rushed. Wildlife lives freely in its natural habitat, so sightings can never be guaranteed – but that is exactly what makes every tour different.

Night Show in the Forest. This is an unrivalled opportunity to immerse yourself in the mysterious wildlife that emerges at sunset in the majestic tropical forests. At Nativo Park, we transform the experience of nature at sunset. The night tour offers you the opportunity to observe an amazing diversity of creatures in their natural habitat, including frogs, snakes, lizards and mammals such as kinkajús, coati, canals and ocelots. You can also spot nocturnal birds, such as owls, and a variety of fascinating insects. Costa Rica is also home to iconic and difficult-to-see species, such as the famous red-eyed tree frog, with its distinctive vertical pupils that give a magical touch to the night.

When your cruise ship docks on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast, don't waste time making your own way between its highlights. Maximize your time and spend a half day exploring local culture and the wildlife-rich canals of Tortuguero with this private shore excursion from Limon. Spot famous rainforest residents on a river boat cruise, and learn about Costa Rica's banana and coffee industries with a visit to the Chiquita Banana plantation and a village market.