Top Caribbean Coast Nature and Wildlife Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy the wildlife of Veragua Rainforest and the Tortuguero Canals in this shore excursion. Right outside the cruise port, an experienced guide will be waiting for you to start the tour in an air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy the Veragua Rainforest Full Tour (entrance fee NOT included) and its variety of wildlife attractions: reptile habitat, butterfly garden, frog habitats, insectarium, biological research station and the aerial tram are some of the highlights. At the Tortuguero Canals, experience a one-hour boat ride on a covered boat. Don’t miss the chance to take pictures of sloths, monkeys, iguanas, tropical birds and more biodiversity of the region. Going back, watch most of Puerto Limon’s town from a scenic viewpoint, while your guide shares some of the history and culture of Costa Rica’s Caribbean province. You can also choose to visit a supermarket to purchase some Costa Rican coffee and other local goods at a fair price. Finally, it will be time to return to the cruise port.

Learn about one of Costa Rica’s indigenous populations first-hand with this tour to the largest Bribri community in the country. See how traditions like plant medicine and cacao ceremonies still thrive today—you can even taste handmade chocolate for yourself. Then, take a dip in a local waterfall before returning to your hotel.

Without a doubt this is one of the most special experiences while admiring the effort of one of the longest living species on the planet to ensure its survival.This tour is to observe the nesting process of sea turtles, accompanied by a local guide who will explain you the process or actions that are taking place in the world of sea turtles during their nesting season (July 1 to October 31 )

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

Do you want to discover what happens at night in one of the most interesting and important ecosystems in Costa Rica? The nocturnal humid tropical forest awaits you! A guide with experience in night walks, will take you to live two hours of mystery and suspense with what we can find on this night tour.

Enjoy the best of the Costa Rican tropical nature and culture. Visit an indigenous museum to learn about the ancestral cures and traditions of the natives that still live in the deep forests of Central America. Then you will see the actual process of the bananas while your certified tour guide tells you the story of the "Banana Republics" that started in Costa Rica. Afterwards, You will visit an active cocoa plantation and a tour that will take you from the plant to the delicious melting sensation in your mouth. And then! The rainforests, the wildlife, and the pristine sea waters. Your guide will point the monkeys, sloths, iguanas and so much more! You will then enjoy a delicious Caribbean typical meal with exotic tropical flavors. You will then pass by a fruit stand to try some fascinating fruits and a supermarket to get some of the Costa Rican delicious coffee. To end it up you will have a sightseeing tour of Limon Port before heading happily to the port.

When your cruise ship sails into Limon, make the most of your stint in Costa Rica on a half-day shore excursion to Tortuguero National Park, ideal for nature lovers. Look out for howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, and more during a jungle canal cruise and take a tour of the Del Monte Banana Plantation. A snack of tropical fruit and port pickup and drop-off are included on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

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.

This trip combines two activities: a visit to the Jaguar Rescue Center and a visit to Punta Uvas sightseeing point. The Jaguar Rescue Center rehabilitates mistreated, injured and/or confiscated animals, which are then reintroduced to their natural habitat in protected areas. Visitors have direct contact with monkeys, wild cats, sloths, raccoons, anteaters, marsupials, reptiles, amphibians, etc. What to Bring: Close Toed Shoes, comfortable clothes that can get dirty, repellent, sunscreen, Swimsuit, towels, camera,water and a bit of cash for beverages at Jaguar Rescue Center

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our night tours are very experience and instructive. Many of the living in Costa Rica reptiles and Ampfiebien are Nachtaktief and during the day only to find swarming. In addition, there is still a natural rainforest in the Umpfeld the station in which are always found against big cats and rare insects. Visit our homepage for more information. We also offer you daily and combined tours

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.

Tortuguero Adventures was founded under the cooperation of a group of people who love nature and extreme adventures in the tropical paradise of Tortuguero. We are located in the heart of the town of Tortuguero and provide docking services, information to newcomers, and opportunities for researchers around the area. We offer a variety of innovative tours that will take you to the most spectacular regions of this tropical haven. We assure you that you will be captivated by this area of natural beauty. We are known for our excellence and quality of service. Our guides are certified by the ICT (Costa Rican Institute of Tourism) with extensive knowledge in the field of tourism for this region. Tortuguero Adventures applies eco-friendly techniques for our daily operations. We are committed to protecting and conserving the environment.

Ver una tortuga ya es una maravilla en si, pero vivir el desove es una experiencia inolvidable. Nos gustaría llevarles a vivir de cerca esa maravilla de la naturaleza y conocer más sobre la vida de las tortugas marinas. Por favor tome nota que durante este tour rigen restricciones del Parque Nacional para proteger las tortugas marinas. Por eso no está permitido caminar por la playa para buscar las tortugas, una vez rastreadores encuentran una tortuga, nos permiten el acceso desde una zona de espera para poder ver este bonito proceso de cerca. Una vez en la playa no esta permitido tomar photos ni usar celulares etc. y le pedimos de llevar ropa oscura.

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

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.