Limon Highlights 6 in 1 Private Tour. Shore Excursion from Limon
Description
Experience the definitive journey through Puerto Limón, Costa Rica. Led by a professional naturalist guide, this comprehensive 6-in-1 expedition is designed to immerse you in the vibrant Afro-Caribbean culture and the exotic wildlife that defines this fascinating region. To ensure an intimate and personalized service, we operate in small groups. Your adventure begins with a relaxing drive through the verdant countryside in a premium, climate-controlled vehicle. As you travel, your guide will introduce you to the local flora, pointing out Ylang-Ylang trees, cacao, and achiote, alongside charming rural farming communities. 1. Historic Limón City Tour 2. Cahuita National Park: Rainforest & Pristine Beaches 3. The Prospect Plantation Experience 4. Scenic Coastal Drive 5. The Enchanting Tortuguero Canals Board a comfortable, covered riverboat for a 60-minute leisurely cruise through the jungle’s labyrinthine waterways. 6. Cultural Immersion & Artisan Shopping
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Puerto Limón, commonly known as Limón, is the capital city and main hub of Limón province, as well as of the canton of Limón in Costa Rica. It is the seventh largest city in Costa Rica, with a population of over 55,000, and is home of the Afro-Costa Rican community. The caribbean province is a natural paradise, formed by a combination of dense jungles, imposing mountains, and paradisiac beaches. Limon has the highest percentage of protected land in Costa Rica, as well as a wide variety of flora and fauna. Its vegetation is exuberant as are the cultures throughout the province.
Cahuita National Park is a terrestrial and marine national park in the Caribbean La Amistad Conservation Area of Costa Rica located on the southern Caribbean coast in Limón Province, connected to the town of Cahuita. Cahuita National Park is unique in Costa Rica for its close relationship with the community, an example of shared management between the community and government for a sustainable development at community level. Participation of park guards and community life stands out through a shared governance management. In this ecosystem, nestled in the Caribbean but with forest environment, you will find species such as raccoons, sloths, iguanas and basilisks. You will also notice snakes like tinsel and tamagá, and birds like the black hawk. Inside the park it is possible to perform recreational sports and hiking the trails, or simply enjoy the beaches swimming or sunbathing.
Parque Nacional Tortuguero is a protected wilderness area on Costa Rica's northern Caribbean coast. Its beaches are famous nesting grounds for sea turtles, including endangered green turtles. The park's freshwater creeks and lagoons, which can be navigated by boat or canoe, shelter spectacled caimans and river turtles. The surrounding dense rainforest is also rich with wildlife, from monkeys to many bird species. Our tour includes a peaceful boat journey along the canals for admire the rich biodiversity of the area.
Restaurante Finca Santa Rosa & Souvenir is a popular and strategic roadside stop located along Route 241 in the Santa Rosa / Pueblo Nuevo area, just south of Puerto Limón heading toward Río Banano. Nestled in a peaceful setting surrounded by lush, tropical greenery, it serves as an excellent operational or rest stop for travel groups and independent tourists moving through the Limón province. • On-Site Souvenir Shop: Features a well-stocked souvenir marketplace offering a convenient, reasonably priced opportunity for travelers to pick up local mementos, handmade crafts, regional Costa Rican coffee, and tropical gifts before or after exploring the coast. • Atmosphere: Offers a clean, inviting, and highly functional space with ample parking, standard traveler amenities, and a calm atmosphere that provides a true taste of local Caribbean culture.
Playa Bonita is a picturesque and popular beach located just a few kilometers north of downtown Puerto Limón. Characterized by its soft sand, framing palm trees, and a distinctive rocky shoreline, it serves as the primary coastal gathering spot for both locals and visitors looking to experience Limón's relaxed seaside culture.
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Pickup Locations & Times
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT PICKUP TIME All our pickup times are set to 8:00 AM by default. HOWEVER: If your ship arrives after 8:00 AM, the Pickup will be 30 minutes after ship arrival. You can book your tour and we will adjust the time accordingly with your ship arrival. If you ship is late, our staff will wait for you till the ship dock and allow you disembark. We operate all our tours accordingly with the ship´s arrival.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- This tour is exclusive for cruise ship passengers. If you are not arriving by cruise ship please do not book this tour
Reviews(18)
Knowledgeable guide. Saw a lot of wildlife. Helpful guide, timely went to a lot of places: national park, banana plantation
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Esteban is the very best! He knows the best locations, the businesses, the culture and shares all of that in a warm and gracious manner. Don’t miss the opportunity to spend time with him!
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Excellent tour! They took great care of us and we saw a lot! They were very clear with how to meet them and easy to find. They did a great job!
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Getting to our tour guide was off to a rough start. Greenway Nature Day Tours showed that our tour was cancelled yet i had tickets and had paid almost $2K for the tour. From the start the person i communicated with was not interested in our tour because we wanted to stop at the Sloth Sanctuary on our tour. He finally agreed and then we show up and it showed we were cancelled. Unhappy and we wasted time trying to deal with this situation. Natalie, who it looked like was controlling the tours, stepped in an gave her assistance and arranged for the tour to happen. Without her, i feel l confident we would not have had a tour. Luigi stepped up and took over the tour guide role. We had a nice van for the tour. He drove us through the city calling out points of interest. Our first stop was Cahuita National Park. We walked down the path seeing foliage, trees and wildlife with the beach alongside the park. We saw sloths and monkeys in the trees and other critters i did not care to look at! It did not cost anything to go in the park but they wanted a small donation at the entrance, not a big deal. We stopped for some snacks and a drink at a local bar/restaurant. Then we headed to the Sloth Sanctuary, which is the highlight of the trip, in my opinion. We were scheduled to take this trip 5 years ago but Covid hit and we couldn't do the trip. We were so disappointed but now we were making it happen. The Sanctuary was very interesting. They have 130 sloths housed there. We saw about a dozen. These poor sloths all were abandoned for some reason and they take them in. Some were missing a limb, were blind, deserted by their Mother and it goes on and on. The guide was amazing with his knowledge and explanations for any question we raised. We were there for an hour They fed them while we were there and that was fun to watch them eat. The time flew by and it was worth every penny we paid for that visit. We then took a canal ride and saw more creatures in the wild. The boat guide and the captain of the boat were able to pick out the many animals in the trees. It was enjoyable. Luigi was a super nice guy and willingly took the tour on. We are not sure he does that for a living but he sure did a good job for us. I have to admit that the start of the day left a sour note with me as I knew that original guide was not happy to help us with going to the Sloth Sanctuary. I doubt we would have enjoyed the tour near as much it we had not gone there.
Thank you for your review and we are very sorry about the inconvenience. The situation was that we mixed up (by mistake) your reservation and this causes the trouble. However, since you did the reservation, we include the sloths sanctuary as part of the tour and we were very clear the entrance fee will be on your own. We never rejected to include it as part of the tour. Once you showed up at the pier and spoke with our guide, we move forward inmediately and we resolved the situation and we were able to provide a nice transportation and a good tour guide. This inconvenience was resolved in less than 5 minutes. Good to read that at the end you enjoy the tour with Luigi.
We had an amazing time on our excursion. We were able to cover a lot of ground, even though our port time was short. Steven was a great guide. He was polite, friendly, punctual, and full of knowledge to share with us. We enjoyed the private tour and being able to go at our own pace, not having to coordinate with a group. It also gave us peace of mind that we would make it back to the ship on time, not having to wait on others. Thank you Greenway!
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This was a great overall experience of the Caribbean side of Costa Rico. Natalie and Gato were amazing and highly recommended.
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guide was wonderful, very knowledgeable and friendly. excursions were interesting. Had lunch at a restaurant by the national park. Great local color.
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Amazing tour, learned and saw a lot! Tour guides were very nice and knowledgeable. Highly recommend Greenway Tours. Best tour!
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We had a great time seeing the sites in and around Limon. Our guide Pablo was fantastic and provided us with wonderful information about Costa Rica. We got to see the rainforest, learn about the city of Limon, how bananas are exported and took a river boat tour where we saw monkeys and sloths. What a special day with a special guide. Outstanding tour!
Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review. We're thrilled you enjoyed our activity and had a great experience with us. Your support means the world to our team. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
We went on a tour yesterday with Estefan and we highly recommend it! He did a fantastic job showing us all the highlights of Limon. This is a much better experience than a bus ride with a bunch of people. We saw so much more than we would have on a bus tour. He was really good at showing us all the areas and explaining what we were seeing. Very well worth it!! Thanks Estefan!! We will be back.
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