Caribbean Coast Tours

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.

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.

Prove your paddling skills on some of Costa Rica's best whitewater on a full-day rafting trip down the Pacuare River. Navigate more than 50 rapids ranging from class II-IV on an 18-mile (29-km) run through a scenic river gorge surrounded by verdant cliffs, waterfalls, and unspoiled tropical rain forest. Keep an eye out for wildlife like sloths, coatis, and toucans during calmer stretches, and stoke your energy level with included breakfast and lunch.

Explore the Cahuita National Park in the Limón Province on this guided hike. Learn about the history of the park, which is located on the southern Caribbean coast and was founded in 1970 to protect the coral reef. Spot wildlife in their natural habitat as you travel through one of the oldest national parks in Costa Rica. Plus, visit Cahuita's hidden waterfall.

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.

Cahuita National Park in the Caribbean side of Costa Rica guided hike and exuberant wildlife watching tour and Snorkel. Our tour will provide you the best adventure and nature lover experience.

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 port.

A perfect combination to get to know the best of Tortuguero in one day: canoe tour, hike through the National Park and night walk or turtle tour. 5.45h Canoe tour through the National Park 11.00 am Walk through the National Park 18.00h Night tour or during the turtle season: 20.00 or 22.00h Turtle Tour

Float through the rainforest in style during this full-day rafting adventure on the Pacuare River outside of Puerto Limon. Enjoy a range of difficulty levels and adrenaline rushes from Class III whitewater between rock cliffs to lazy drifting through lush forests. Watch for wildlife along the way, and enjoy a picturesque riverside lunch at midday. Experienced guides on hand to ensure a fun and memorable experience.

See the sea turtle nesting process in real life on a 1- to 2-hour evening tour to the Asociacion Guias Tortuguero Asoprotur. The safety and conservation of the turtles is of the utmost importance to your guides, who ensure that there is no harmful interference with the animals. There is a 90% chance of turtle sightings during nesting season.

On this tour, you will put aside your worries, you will relax and enjoy the immensity of the very humid tropical forest of Costa Rica. Some important aspects to take into account: Canoes are small boats. Maximum 8 people per canoe (typical canoe with paddles). It is worth mentioning that it is not necessary to row if you wish, the guide will do it. We offer 3 different schedules to make the tour, however, we recommend doing the 6:00 am, since at this time the animals are more active and the temperature is the best. If you carry your camera, do not forget to take something to protect it against water, since the weather conditions are quite unpredictable and it can rain at any time.

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.

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.

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.

This tour is a life experience that will be instilled in your memory. If you get this opportunity, it is something that you cannot miss; visit Tortuguero between the months of July and October.

If you’ve ever wanted to make your own chocolate or learn all the wonderful intricacies and processes involved in making the world’s favourite treat, this is the class for you! In 3 hours you will travel through time: from the history of the tree, to the myths, to the very real and important part cacao and chocolate played in the cultures of Mesoamérica. And of course you’ll also be making chocolate. From trying the raw fruit to roasting, grinding and separating the shell from the nibs you’ll be working just like a professional making award winning chocolate. You’ll learn some of the amazing medicinal uses of chocolate before making your own chocolate ‘medicine’ to take home. Finally, you’ll temper freshly poured molten chocolate and you’ll make your own bar to wrap and enjoy later. There are chocolate tours all over the world, but this is a real hands on experience - you will get chocolate on you! A fun and delicious class!

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.

Experience the diverse plant and animal life on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica with a naturalist guide who leads a half-day hiking tour in the Gandoca-Manzanillo Refuge. Walk along rugged dirt trails that wind through a lush rainforest with animals such as monkeys, toucans, sloths, lizards, and a variety of birds. Your guide shares informative and entertaining commentary, and the tour ends at a pretty beach.

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.

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.

We offer a variety of innovative tours that will take you to the most spectacular regions of this tropical haven. We are known for our excellence and quality of service. Our guides are certified by the ICT (Costa Rican Institute of Tourism)Tortuguero Adventures applies eco-friendly techniques for our daily operations. We are committed to protecting and conserving the environment.

Two activities to discover the two parts of Tortuguero National Park - the canals during the canoe tour and the trail during the hike! 5.45h Canoe tour through the National Park 11.00 am Walk through the National Park

Two activities that should be in your program: the canoe tour and the night walk or the turtle tour in season! 5.45h Canoe tour through the National Park 18.00h Night tour or during the turtle season: 20.00 or 22.00h Turtle Tour

A canoe ride through the canals of Tortuguero National Park is one of the experiences not to be missed during your stay. We take you by canoe without a motor to the heart of the park - to the smallest canals, prohibited for motorboats, to appreciate its fauna and flora from the closest without disturbing the animals.