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Top 5 day trips things to do in Limon

When Limon is your base but the destination is somewhere else for the day. Fully-organised round trips with private transport, guides, and the reservations sorted before you leave the hotel.

  1. Half day Tortuguero Canal, Cahuita National Park & Puerto Limon, Limon1

    1. Half day Tortuguero Canal, Cahuita National Park & Puerto Limon

    5.0· 42 reviews· 6 hours

    We offer a unique shore excursion, in the port of Limon, one of the seventh provinces of Costa Rica, famously known for its incredible biodiversity. The tortuguero canal are known as Port of Limon, amazon be cause of the surrounding, ever green vegetation, flora and fauna, a-drive from the pier, along the coast line of Limon, takes you to a dock in, moin ware you board a pontoon boat, you'll watch for orchid’s, water lilies, sloths, monkeys, crocodiles, caymans, Basilisk lizards, birds, after the boat tour, enjoy locals tropical fruits. Then will take a drive to cahuita National Park ware you will hike accompanied by a english spoken tour guide who will point out for wild animas, leaving in their, natural habitat, and you'll have time to take a swim on the ocean or just take a sun bate, then will drive to a banana plantation, and learn from the tour guide all of the process of the banana, on this guided tour, you’ll discover the local area attractions on a limited time and budget!

  2. Full Day Cahuita Snorkel And Sloth Sanctuary from Puerto Viejo de Limón, Limon2

    2. Full Day Cahuita Snorkel And Sloth Sanctuary from Puerto Viejo de Limón

    4.8· 8 reviews· 9 hours

    Parque Nacional Cahuita has the largest system of Coral Reefs in Costa Rica, including 6 species of coral, a wide range of colorful tropical fishes and the occasional encounter of a harmless reef shark or sting ray. This beach has a horse shoe shape, with the entrance of the park at one end and beautiful Punta Cahuita at the other end. We start with a scenic 20 minutes boat ride to have two snorkeling sessions. Then we get drop off at the Punta to enjoy a nicely presented fruit and snacks break at the beach followed by a 1.5 hour/3.5 kms guided hike in this wonderful coastal forest : monkeys, sloths, birds, iguanas and other interesting encounters are common and complemented with great info from your guide. We will then have breakfast and drive to the Sloth Sanctuary where you will learn about them, their lives, nutrition and anatomy. In addition, a canoe tour through the channels of the Sanctuary where you will see the beautiful nature and animals. An unforgettable experience!

  3. Shore Excursion: Caribbean Highlights Tour from Limon, Limon3

    3. Shore Excursion: Caribbean Highlights Tour from Limon

    4.7· 41 reviews· 5 hours

    During this tour, you will get to experience some of Limon's main activities in one day. You will visit a local rainforest from a unique point of view: the Tortuguero Canals! These are part of the Tortuguero river and withholds a great diversity of wildlife that can be spotted from our boat tour (Monkeys, aquatic birds, iguanas, basilisks, and maybe sloths.... Remember this is Nature!, Sometimes there is only a gorgeous jungle landscape!) in its environment. Then we will explain all the details about the banana production on a Banana Plantation Tour, we'll see nature and learn about the Caribbean culture and end the tour with a city tour of Limon.

  1. 7-in-1 Combo Tour: Tortuguero Canals Shore Excursion, Limon4

    4. 7-in-1 Combo Tour: Tortuguero Canals Shore Excursion

    4.6· 107 reviews

    The Ultimate Eco-Cultural Experience in Puerto Limón – All in One Day! Maximize your time in port with this 7-in-1 combo tour designed to showcase the best of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. Ideal for first-time visitors and families looking for a diverse and engaging excursion from the cruise terminal. Tour Highlights – 7 Experiences in 1: Tortuguero Canal Safari – Glide through tropical waterways and spot monkeys, sloths, birds, and reptiles Banana Plantation Visit – Learn about one of Costa Rica’s top exports Wildlife Viewing Stops – Watch for sloths, howler monkeys, and exotic birds in their natural habitat Scenic Coastal Drive – Take in the views of Caribbean towns, beaches, and lush vegetation ️ City Sightseeing in Puerto Limón – See key landmarks and learn about Afro-Caribbean culture Fruit Stand Stop – Taste fresh tropical fruits and support local vendors ️ Souvenir Shopping Stop – Browse handmade crafts and local products

  2. Veragua Rainforest Walk, Tram & Tortuguero Boat Tour. Limon Shore Excursion, Limon5

    5. Veragua Rainforest Walk, Tram & Tortuguero Boat Tour. Limon Shore Excursion

    4.5· 57 reviews· 6 hours

    After pickup at the pier, a short drive will take you deep inside the tropical rainforest of Costa Rica. Along the way, our professional tour guide will explain many facts about our country, including history, economy, biodiversity, politics and many other aspects more. Once arrival to Veragua rainforest, get ready for explore a pristine ecosystem. You will stroll along easily accessible trails to the tram. You will then enter an open-air gondola system that will take you through the primary rain forest past 300-year-old trees and down to the riverbank. You will then walk the Trail of the Giants, so named for the huge trees lining the riverbank or op to hike on the Puma Waterfall trail. Ride the tram to the top station and visit the biological research station. After Veragua, visit Tortuguero Canal. The canals that lead to the Tortuguero National Park begin in the Puerto Moin sector, just 5 miles from the center of the Limon province. Here enjoy many wildlife species such as sloths.

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