Top Limon Day Trips

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.

See the highlights of Limon on a full-day tour. Set off from your meeting point and visit a local fruit stand. Then, head to the rainforest to learn more about the area’s biodiversity. You’ll also see a banana plantation and explore the Tortuguero Canals, which teem with wildlife and vegetation. Finally, take a city tour of Limon with a stop at Playa Bonita.

In my experiences, people will be able to live and know from the perspective of a local person with indigenous descent. many traditions that are very important to the culture such as medicinal plants, knowing the ceremony house, crafts, cocoa chocolate making and history. and also very important to share with local people and take home a beautiful memory of everything experienced in the place. and then after this beautiful cultural experience. We visited a waterfall in the area where you can swim and enjoy nature. It is an experience that will allow you to connect with the indigenous Bribri culture of the area and appreciate the nature of its surroundings, which very few people managed to visit and learn about the beauty of this culture. And something also very important is that even the little ones who live this experience will learn about one of the best-known cultures in Costa Rica.

Duration: 5–6 hours | Type: Shared Tour | Language: English & Spanish Jungle Trails, Wildlife Encounters & Refreshing Waterfalls Embark on a scenic adventure that blends Costa Rica’s coastal rainforest, wildlife, and natural beauty. Start your journey at Cahuita National Park, one of the country’s most biodiverse coastal reserves. Enjoy a guided walk along flat, shaded trails, perfect for spotting monkeys, sloths, raccoons, iguanas, butterflies, and a variety of tropical birds—all while enjoying views of the turquoise Caribbean Sea. After your jungle experience, head inland to visit a hidden waterfall, where you can cool off with a refreshing swim or simply relax in nature’s tranquility.

Learn more about Costa Rica’s indigenous people and culture on this half-day small-group tour to the Bribri Indigenous Reserve from Puerto Viejo. Meet an indigenous family, learn about their medicinal plants, and have a go at making your own tasty cacao paste. Continue to a beautiful waterfall in the mountains where you can cool off with a swim.

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.

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.

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.

Discover Cahuita National Park on this all-day private tour. For those arriving via a cruise ship, travel from the port in Limon to Cahuita where you’ll go snorkeling with a guide, as well as take a short hike through the park. Cahuita National Park is home to a reef that’s filled with over 240 marine species including wildlife such as tropical fish, mollusks, and nurse sharks. Also, head to Puerto Vargas beach for more snorkeling opportunities.

Explore beyond the coast on this Puerto Limon shore excursion to Cahuita National Park. Take a quick look at Puerto Limon from a panoramic viewpoint before sailing down the tropical Tortuguero Canals in a covered boat en route to a banana plantation and Cahuita National Park. Enjoy a nature walk with your guide before returning to your ship at the port.

Make the most of your day at Puerto Limon with this jam-packed shore excursion that gives you a memorable taste of Costa Rica's Caribbean highlights. Spot wildlife on a rain forest trek, visit a working banana plantation, and cruise down the biodiverse Tortuguero Canal. You’ll also take a scenic drive along the coast, explore the region’s diverse culture on a Limon city tour, and hunt for souvenirs at local shops.

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.

Search for Cahuita National Park sloths and cruise the Tortuguero National Park canals on a full-day shore excursion from Puerto Limon that’s all about nature—from scenic hiking trails to a wildlife-spotting canal boat trip. Combining the two famed national parks makes the most of your limited travel time, while increasing the odds of sighting wildlife throughout the day. Round-trip transport ensures returning to your ship is a breeze.

Explore the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica in one full day. Visit the Jaguar Rescue Center to see rescued animals up close, taste local coffee and cacao, and discover handmade crafts. Cruise the Tortuguero Canals, spotting sloths, monkeys, caimans, and tropical birds in their natural habitat. End the day at Playa Bonita, enjoying the ocean and Caribbean flavors at your own pace. A hands-on experience of wildlife, local culture, and coastal life.

Combine a jungle cruise with a zipline adventure on a tour that explores the Tortuguero Canal and lush rainforest, giving you sweeping views of ‘Costa Rica’s Amazon’ from 11 zipline cables and 12 platforms. Dense foliage can make wildlife hard to see from the forest floor, but taking in the rainforest from the water and air gives you the perfect vantage point for spotting everything from howler monkeys to crocodiles.

• Bribri Indigenous Village & Chocolate Experience Visit a local Bribri family to learn about ancestral customs, natural medicine, and traditional cacao preparation. Participate in a hands-on demonstration and enjoy tasting fresh organic chocolate made on-site. • Rainforest Waterfall Hike Explore the lush jungle on a guided walk to a hidden waterfall. Enjoy time to swim, relax, and soak in the serene natural surroundings. • Cahuita National Park Discover one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse parks on a scenic trail walk along the coastline. Spot monkeys, sloths, iguanas, colorful birds, and more in their natural habitat. • Local Cultural Interaction Gain insights into Afro-Caribbean culture through your local guide, with stories, traditions, and plenty of opportunities to engage with the people and flavors of the region.

Cahuita National Park is home to some of Costa Rica’s richest coral reefs, alongside a dense coastal jungle. Experience the park’s biodiversity on this tour, which provides easy transportation from Puerto Limon and offers a chance to glimpse wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, tropical birds, and blue herons. Explore the jungle, the marshes, and swim at one of the park’s white sand beaches.

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.

It offers a unique and memorable experience that combines wildlife, nature, and fun. You will get to see and learn about the amazing animals that are rescued and cared for at the Jaguar Rescue Center, and support their conservation efforts. You will also get to explore the stunning forest and beach of Punta Uva, where you can enjoy the beauty and diversity of Costa Rica’s nature. You will also get to taste some fresh and delicious fruits at Arrecife Beach, where you can relax and enjoy the views. This tour is a great way to experience the wild and wonderful side of Costa Rica, and have a lot of fun along the way!

Experience ecotourism at its best with a visit to Veragua Rainforest. Immerse yourself in Costa Rica's rich biodiversity to enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. In Veragua they say that if there's room enough to wiggle, you’ll find something wiggling there. Witness the truth of this statement firsthand while riding an aerial tram, hiking through the jungle and visiting various exhibitions that feature butterflies, frogs, and reptiles.

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.

Discover Costa Rica’s exotic wonders while in port in Limon on this 5-hour tour of the Cahuita National park. Enjoy a nature walk through the Brisas de la Jungla rainforest; spot wildlife such as howler monkeys, sloths, red dart frogs, and toucans; and visit a traditional banana plantation. Port pickup and drop-off is included.

Curious travelers who want to learn more about Costa Rica’s indigenous cultures will enjoy this private half-day shore excursion from Limon. After being picked up from the cruise port, head to an indigenous reserve, where you’ll meet a shaman and learn about medicinal plants and local chocolate production. Experience a cleansing ritual, then head to some beautiful waterfalls for a refreshing swim and some relaxation.