Top Limon Bird Watching in 2026

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.

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!

Increase your odds of seeing sloths in the wild with this sloth-spotting tour from Puerto Limon. Head to two natural environments known for their large sloth populations: Cahuita National park and the Tortuguero Canals. Traveling with a guide also provides the benefit of commentary so you can learn about local wildlife as you go.

If you're planning a cruise ship stop at Limon, explore Costa Rica’s famous rain forest by air and water on this combo eco adventure. Spot native wildlife like howler monkeys, sloths, and crocodiles on a cruise down the bio-rich Tortuguero Canal, and then get your adrenaline pumping with a thrilling zipline flight through the treetops. Round-trip transport from the cruise terminal and between activities makes for a seamless and stress-free day at port.

Experience the best of Limón on this Full Day Private Tortuguero Canal & Zipline Adventure, a perfect blend of nature, culture, and excitement. Begin your journey cruising through the peaceful Tortuguero Canal, surrounded by lush rainforest, exotic birds, sloths, and playful monkeys. After the boat tour, enjoy a refreshing tasting of tropical fruits before heading into the jungle for an unforgettable zipline adventure featuring 14 platforms and 12 thrilling cables soaring high above the canopy. Continue with a guided visit to a botanical learning area, where you’ll discover how banana, chocolate, coffee, and pineapple are grown, followed by a delicious local snack. Your adventure wraps up with a short city tour of downtown Limón, exploring Caribbean culture, colorful streets, and local history. Finally, relax as you’re driven back to your cruise ship at the Port of Limón, ending a day filled with wildlife, adrenaline, and authentic Costa Rican flavor.