Full-Day Tour to Cahuita National Park from Puerto Limon
Description
Experience the tropical rainforest beauty, the beach and the canals with this full-day excursion tour with a professional guide and have an enjoyable time on the Caribbean coast. The tour starts in Puerto Limon where you can enjoy a scenic view of the town, learn about its history and take a boat ride through the Canals of Tortuguero. The tour also stops beside a banana plantation so you can taste some delicious tropical fruit, and visit Cahuita National Park. An air-conditioned minivan will be available for port pickup and drop-off.
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Itinerary
Enjoy a brief city tour around Limon's town, where your guide will share some of the culture and history of this port. You will also visit a viewpoint, a great opportunity to take a panoramic picture of the town and the ship docks.
Enjoy one and a half hours of cruising across the Tortuguero Canals in a covered boat. Your tour guide will point you to the plants and animals in the area, and get you to know more of the region's rich biodiversity.
Learn more about tropical plants and their fruits. See the actual plants and trees, and also have some samples of these delicious fruits at a rustic fruit stand before heading on to Cahuita National Park. If you feel like shopping, you can also visit the contiguous souvenir shop.
Bananas are a big part of Costa Rican economy and a big activity in Puerto Limon. Stop beside Chiquita's banana plantation to learn about cultivating, harvesting and shipping the fruit. Please note: we will not be allowed in the processing plant because of regulations.
Enjoy a 1 hour hike across the beautiful Cahuita National Park along with your guide. You'll have a chance to see even more animals and exotic plants. With nice weather conditions, you can also enjoy the beach which runs parallel to the trail.
A short stop by a local grocery store, where you can purchase Costa Rican coffee or other goods at fair prices if you want to, and can also learn about the general cost of living in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Comfortable dress code recommended
- Bring rainwear as the weather is very variable
- For cruise ship passengers - disembarkation/arrival details should be provided during the booking or 24 hours prior to the travel date (important)
Reviews(250)
Rupert was/is the best guide ever! He was so passionate about his country, nature and the tour - we can only say: thank you for one of the best days we ever had. He found so many sloths for us - it was incredible! A very nice and warm person, always trying to show and explain us everything around, in a very relaxed atmosphere - no hurry, no tourist masses..... we highly recommend to do a tour with Rupert - it was only us and will remain unforgettable! A million thanks, Uschi & Stella
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time in Puerto Limón with Rupert! Best regards, the Relax Day Tours team!
We thoroughly enjoyed this small-group tour with Cabrito. He drove us safely, spoke excellent English and could not have worked harder to give us the best experience in a few hours. The canal excursion was relaxing, and we loved our walk through the beautiful forest by the sea at Cahuita National Park. He was a great spotter of wildlife and very willing to answer all our questions. Highly recommended! And of course he got us back to the ship in perfect time.
We are so glad to hear you had a great time with Manuel Cabrito! Thank you for sharing your feedback. Best regards from Puerto Limon, the Relax Day Tours team!
Outstanding and amazing day Driver was respectful and safe driver Tour guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his country and all animal welfare issues Showed snakes cayman /crocodiles and many sloths and monkeys An amazing day
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled that you had a amazing day exploring the wildlife with us. Our guide and driver will be so happy to hear your feedback. It was a pleasure showing you the best of Puerto Limón!
The tour as such was well organized and gives great impressions of the wonderful nature and diverse wildlife of Costa Rica. However, our guide made the day special. With great expertise and a lot of love for nature, our Austrian expatriate introduced us to his adopted country with wit and lots of interesting information. Thanks to Chris for that!
Herzlichen Dank für das tolle Feedback! Es freut uns riesig, dass Ihnen die Tour so gut gefallen hat. Wir geben das Lob sehr gerne an Chris weiter!
We did a wonderful tour with Chris on 09.03.2026. He used his wit and expertise to bring us closer to the flora and fauna as well as the land and life there. Important for cruisers: everything was super punctual and very reliable. Thank you very much for this great day.
Vielen Dank für die tolle Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr, dass ihr einen schönen Tag mit Chris hattet und alles pünktlich geklappt hat. Viele Grüße aus Puerto Limon!
Excellent day with amazing guides. Comfortable transportation (both bus & boat). As well, great pacing throughout the day. Would book again without hesitation.
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that our guides and the flow of the day hit the mark for you. Best regards from Puerto Limon.
We were the last to get off the ship. They waited for us and this magnificent adventure began. From the Tortuguero canal to the fruit stand to the banana plantation to the peanut park, spectacular organization, treatment especially with my young child, good value for money, I totally recommend it.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia! Nos alegra saber que valió la pena y que disfrutaron tanto de la variedad del tour como del trato a su pequeño. Fue un verdadero placer acompañarlos por Cahuita, Tortuguero y el resto de las paradas. Gracias de nuevo, y saludos cordiales desde Puerto Limon.
Very well organized from start to finish. Interesting boat ride on the river but was expecting more from the national park.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the organization and the river boat ride. We’re sorry the national park experience didn't fully meet your expectations. Unfortunately, the rain and strong waves that day limited the experience, and as much as we’d like to, we simply cannot control the weather. Best wishes from Puerto Limon.
We had booked the tour as part of our Central America cruise and right at the beginning it should be emphasized: It was our best shore excursion this holiday. The booking process via TripAdvisor was hassle-free. On the positive side, we noticed that although we booked 9 months before, we received an email with all the necessary instructions immediately afterwards. Directly at the port exit, we were met by a sign with our name from Relax Day Tours staff and assigned to our guide, Markus - who was just a lucky shot for us. Markus explained in detail during the trips about the country and people, the local customs and other interesting topics. He was always authentic and highly committed. Whether sailing through the Tortuguero Canals or walking through Cahuita National Park, he was always looking for wildlife to show to his guests. We also loved the fact that he repeatedly exchanged ideas with other guides about interesting animal sightings. The highlight, however, was visiting his own garden with many tropical plants, tasting freshly picked star fruits or cocoa beans, as well as several animals, such as sloths, spiders and snakes. The tour went straight to the canals after the port. The navigation was very interesting, we could see howler monkeys, a sloth, several iguanas as well as a boa, all of which were shown to us by Mark or the ship's captain. Afterwards we drove to a fruit stand where we were allowed to taste several fresh tropical fruits. Pleasant was that, as is otherwise the case, we were not actively approached about sales offers. Afterwards, we drove past the banana plantations, which are no longer allowed to be visited, to the garden and then to the national park, which we used for further animal visits and also for a swim in the tropical warm sea. We can only recommend this tour.
Herzlichen Dank für diese fantastische Bewertung! Es freut uns riesig, dass der Ausflug mit Markus das Highlight Ihrer Kreuzfahrt war. Wir geben das große Lob sehr gerne an ihn weiter – besonders schön zu hören, dass Ihnen der Besuch in seinem Garten und die vielen Tierbeobachtungen so gut gefallen haben. Schön, dass von der Buchung bis zum Bad im Meer alles perfekt geklappt hat. Wir wünschen Ihnen alles Gute für Ihre weiteren Reisen!
Our guide Manuel helped our person with ambulatory problems so well!! Couldn’t have seen as much without him.
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled Manuel could help make the tour accessible and memorable for your group. It was a pleasure hosting you!
