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Full-Day Tour to Cahuita National Park from Puerto Limon: Experience the Tropical Rainforest
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Embark on a full-day tour to Cahuita National Park from Puerto Limon. Explore the tropical rainforest, relax on the beach, and cruise through the canals. Don’t miss this unforgettable Caribbean coast experience!
Embark on a full-day tour to Cahuita National Park from Puerto Limon. Explore the tropical rainforest, relax on the beach, and cruise through the canals. Don’t miss this unforgettable Caribbean coast experience!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Puerto Limon - 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.
- Moin Dock JAPDEVA, Canales de Tortuguero - Enjoy one and a half hours of cruising across the…
- Puerto Limon - 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.
- Moin Dock JAPDEVA, Canales de Tortuguero - 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.
- Frutería El Almendro - 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.
- Banana Plantation Stop - 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.
- Cahuita National Park - 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.
- Mas X Menos - 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.
What's Included
- Tortuguero Canals boat ride (admission included)
- Professional guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Free fruit tasting
- Bottled water per person
- Port pickup and drop-off
- National Park fees (admission included)
- Tortuguero Canals boat ride (admission included)
- Professional guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Free fruit tasting
- Bottled water per person
- Port pickup and drop-off
- National Park fees (admission included)
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in the enchanting splendor of the rainforest, the coastline, and the canals with this comprehensive day-long tour under the guidance of a well-versed conductor. Embark on your journey starting from the scenic Puerto Limon, where you get to marvel at the picturesque town, understand its roots, and engage in a serene boat voyage across…
Immerse yourself in the enchanting splendor of the rainforest, the coastline, and the canals with this comprehensive day-long tour under the guidance of a well-versed conductor. Embark on your journey starting from the scenic Puerto Limon, where you get to marvel at the picturesque town, understand its roots, and engage in a serene boat voyage across the Tortuguero Canals. The journey also pauses at a banana farm for a fruity indulgence, alongside a visit to the Cahuita National Park. Enjoy the comforting convenience of port pick-ups and drop-offs in an air-conditioned minivan.
- 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)
Location
In front of Puerto Limon cruise port
Meet us outside the port in Puerto Limon, around 150 to 350 meters (160 to 380 yards) from the ship towards the Vargas Park. Please walk from the ship through the crosswalk and souvenir tents until you see the public street after the exit gates. Your guide will be holding the logo RELAX DAY TOURS.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(250 Ratings)
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Odyssey50315826582
Mar 11, 2026
A beautiful day - 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.
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Gwendolyn_a
Mar 7, 2026
Excellent Choice! - Excellent day with amazing guides. Comfortable transportation (both bus & boat). As well, great pacing throughout the day. Would book again without hesitation.
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376annamariag
Feb 26, 2026
The perfect excursion in Puerto Limón - 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.
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Cm64
Feb 6, 2026
Most beautiful shore excursion of our Central America cruise thanks to Markus - 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.
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Marian_p
Feb 5, 2026
Wonderful experience on Tortuguero Canals with wildlife! - Our guide Manuel helped our person with ambulatory problems so well!! Couldn’t have seen as much without him.
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Vicall82
Jan 30, 2026
Cruise ship excursion from puerto Limon - Our tour guide, Juan Carlos, made our adventure wonderful. He pointed out many sites and gave us so much information about Limon, Costa Rica. Our boat and bus drivers also did a great job of pointing things out. We saw many beautiful birds, sloths, raccoons, multiple types of monkeys, iguanas, baby alligator, and a beautiful blue butterfly. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Dnsnmnd
Jan 22, 2026
Sloths - Our guide Gerardo and he was wonderful. He would stop and point out wildlife and plants wherever we were. Would allow time for everyone to see.
Great tours.
Bring your rain gear if it is cloudy.
We were on a cruise. The vehicle was parked next to a little park. And in the trees, sloths. Spend some extra time before or after in the park looking for sloths.
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Soradech_b
Jan 17, 2026
Great tour with a Great guide. - This tour is run by Relax Day. We were sent a message immediately after booking to let us know where to meet. Our names were printed on a paper along with other cruise ship passengers so it was easy to find the tour leader, Juan Carlos or JC. He was knowledgeable and informative throughout the 6+ hours. We started in Puerto Limon in the small tour bus (15 of us) but it was comfortable. Bottled water was provided. We were quite lucky to have JC as he was kind and considerate. We were never confused or unsure what's next. The first stop was a boat ride in the canal to spot the wildlife. The boat was comfortable and the captain had incredible trained eyes to spot wildlife. JC worked with him to find animals and he knows the differences between all the animals we observed from 100+ yds out. He had a laser pointer to help us find them through the trees. We then went to the fruit stand which was a bit chaotic with all other tour buses arriving at the same time. But again, JC led us there with clear directions and gave us specific time and place to meet. He made sure we were able to sample many types of fruit. On our way to the national park, the bus driver spotted a group of monkeys in the distance so we stopped to take pictures and again JC ensured that we were safe since we pulled over on a busy road. We then stopped at a small banana farm so JC can explain the process of the banana harvest. After that, we went to the national park where we walked on a paved path to try to spot more wildlife and learn about local vegetation. We ate lunch on our own outside the national park and it was delicious. JC recommended the gelato shop at the entrance and it was very tasty. We stopped at a supermarket to buy Costa Rican products (coffee, chocolate, etc). JC made sure we knew what we were buying and they were locally produced.
We took many excursions on our 12 day cruise and this is, by far the best tour with the best guide. JC took pride in his country and always have our best interest at heart. A couple people in the group were concerned about the time and JC checked with them before making another stop on the way back to the ship so they felt comfortable that we won't miss the ship. We knew we were fine, but not everyone had the same sense of comfort. We highly recommend this tour if you have about 6-8 hr in Puerto Limon. Look for Relax Day and try to see if Juan Carlos is your guide. You will not be disappointed.
As I get older, I have less patience for poor service. This tour is worth every penny. They can't guarantee what you will see but if we didn't see much, it was miles above the other tours we have taken.
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Flautumn
Jan 14, 2026
Perfect day trip - The guide, I don’t remember his name, worked diligently to make our day special. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area, animal and plant life and culture.
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Diane_l
Feb 9, 2026
Well organized but expected more from the national park - Very well organized from start to finish. Interesting boat ride on the river but was expecting more from the national park.
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