Round trip transportation from your Puerto Limon cruise ship terminal! English speaking certified guides! All entrance fees included! Guided sightseeing and highlights in Limon! Shopping, sightseeing, highlights, rainforest and much more! See and do it all in this one Puerto Limon Costa Rica cruise shore excursion! You don't have to settle, you can do it all on this one excursion! We offer 6 of th
e best excursions all in one highlights excursion. Learn more, experience more, enjoy more on this guided fun day cruise excursion in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica. Your certified shore excursion guide will explain along the way what you are seeing, some history and give you a cultural insight to this lovely area. The six main activities you will enjoy include:
1. Limon City Excursion
See the main sights on Puerto Limon, where Christopher Columbus landed in 1502. Still a large shipping port, the city now receives many cruise ships. Pass the city's old quarter with a combination of historical and buildings under renovation. View Parque Vargas, the market and more.
2. Rain Forest
Visit Cahuita National Park for a up-close encounter with nature. The park has flat and easy walking trails with abundant wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, toucans and coatis. The trail is about 3/4 mile long and takes about 45 minutes at a slow pace. This is a great option for seniors, children or anyone who wants to take it easy. There is no mud or slippery paths.
3. Working Banana Plantation
You will visit a real working banana plantation. Did you know that Costa Rica is the world's second largest banana producer and that 80% of the plantations are located in the Limon area? Do not miss out on this unique insight into Costa Rica and nature at her best. Guests will not go inside the packing house but rather visit the outdoor growing areas.
4. Coastal Scenic Drive
See some beautiful scenery on the way to next stop.
5. Tortuguero Canal - river boat ride
The Tortuguero Canal area is known as the Amazon of Costa Rica because of its lush flora and fauna. Your naturalist guide will help you onboard a boat to cruise along the Costa Rica Tortuguero Canal that winds through the rain forest - watch for sloths, monkeys, tropical birds, iguanas, wild orchids and much more! There is so much to see and photograph. Your guide will be giving you information along the way. River cruise is approximately 60 minutes.
6. Shopping and Souvenirs
There are many souvenir shops along the way. You will find a variety of crafts, shopping options along with food choices that reflect the different cultures. You are sure to find just what you are looking for. (shopping and food purchase costs not included)
Your transportation will take you back to the pier at the end of your special Puerto Limon cruise shore excursion.
