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Things to do & places to see

Limón is a colourful place filled with fascinating architecture and buzzing open markets. Marvel at the beauty of this stunning mountainous island, take a trip into the rainforest, and once you've been captivated by the breathtaking scenery, there's even a volcano you can visit.

Example shore excursions

When you hit dry land, you can trust us to offer a choice of experiences that really gives you a close-up view. See some featured excursions at this port below.

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Limon Highlights

Board your canal boat for a  leisurely cruise through the Tortuguero jungle canals and listen as your guide explains the rainforest eco-system, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife including howler monkeys, toucans, aquatic bats and birds.  Time to get your walking shoes on as this 1 km trek takes you through a secondary forest offering beautiful landscapes, a variety of flora and fauna and a chance to see the frog life of Costa Rica.  Inside the trail look out for the Hummingbirds and majestic butterflies as well as the orchids and bromliads.  Next it's time to visit a Banana Plantation and Packing House, where many interesting facts will be explained about the crop, harvesting, processing, packing and exportation.  Then it's time to head for Limon City where your guide will inform you of the rich cultural heritage as you meander through the old quarters. And finally it's on to Playa Bonita Beach where you can relax and unwind and cool off in the sea after your hectic day.

Costa Rica Traditions & Coffee Tour

You will travel through the beautiful countryside by deluxe coach into the valley of Turrialba where the slopes of the Turrialba Volcano are home to a great coffee tradition.  You will visit the Golden Bean Coffee Farm where you will learn all about the production of Costa Rica's most famous crop, hand picked for over 200 years.  Stock up on your fresh roasted coffee before heading to century-old Tayutic Hacienda, sugar and coffee plantation.  On arrival a tasty Costa Rican lunch will be served followed by a demonstration on the sugar cane process.  See how the juice is extracted and then turned into sugar and other delicious treats.  After, you will have time to wander through the beautiful tropical gardens, with breathtaking mountain views.  Take a look inside the century old colourful metal chapel with its stained glass and antigues brought by German pilgrims.  Time to browse for a gift or two before returning back to the pier.

Cattle Ranch Experience on Horseback

our chance to become a true 'City Slicker' as you try your hand at rounding-up the herds on this tropical, family-run cattle ranch.  Join the family in their daily activities and learn how to move cattle from one pasture field to another.  You will ride around the ranch in true cowboy fashion stopping at the African Palm Oil Plantation for an inside into the oil's production process.  Enjoy the countryside as you gallop on these beautiful horses,  don't forget your stetson yeah ha! (Max weight 250lbs; minimum age 12 yrs)