Puerto Limón Scenic Highlights Shore Excursion

Duration4h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 75 travelers

Overview

Puerto Limón is more than Costa Rica’s Caribbean port—it is where Afro-Caribbean culture, tropical agriculture, coastal communities, and the sea come together.

This relaxed shore excursion reveals those connections beyond the waterfront. Experience Cahuita’s laid-back character, discover how bananas, cacao, cassava, and tropical fruits have shaped the region, and pause beside the Caribbean at Playa Bonita before exploring the streets of Puerto Limón.

With an easy pace and a thoughtful mix of scenery, culture, and local life, this tour gives you a fuller picture of Puerto Limón than the one visible from the pier.

What's included

Visit to Prospect Plantation.
Bottled water
Stop at Playa Bonita
Visit to Cahuita National Park & Village.
Professional bilingual naturalist tour guide.
Puerto Limon City sightseeing tour.
Round-trip transportation from Puerto Limon Cruise Port.

Additional Food & Beverages
Personal expenses and souvenirs.
Gratuities

What to expect

Cahuita National Park
2h · Admission ticket included

Your adventure begins just outside Puerto Limón Cruise Port, where you’ll meet your guide and board comfortable, air-conditioned transportation. Travel along Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast toward the colorful village of Cahuita, passing tropical scenery and local communities along the way.

Enjoy free time to explore Cahuita at your own pace. Browse artisan shops, visit the nearby national park, relax by the beach, or soak in the town’s laid-back Caribbean atmosphere while watching for monkeys, sloths, toucans, and other wildlife.
Puerto Limon
1h

Continue to Prospect Plantation and discover the agricultural heritage behind some of Costa Rica’s most important crops. Learn how bananas, cacao, cassava, tropical fruits, and other local products are cultivated, and how agriculture has shaped the economy and communities of the Caribbean region.
Playa Bonita
1h 30m

Pause for approximately 30 minutes at Playa Bonita, where you can enjoy the ocean views or purchase a tropical drink, local beer, or Caribbean snack.

Before returning to the ship, take a brief sightseeing drive through Puerto Limón and see some of the city’s notable landmarks. Stop at a local souvenir store to browse Costa Rican coffee, crafts, and Caribbean-inspired gifts before returning to Puerto Limón Cruise Port.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide outside Puerto Limón Cruise Port’s main entrance; pickup is unavailable inside the terminal. Meet at 8:00 AM or 30 minutes after your ship arrives, whichever is later. Your exact time is confirmed after booking. Provide your ship’s full name and arrival time at the time of booking.

End point

Meet your guide outside Puerto Limón Cruise Port’s main entrance; pickup is unavailable inside the terminal. Meet at 8:00 AM or 30 minutes after your ship arrives, whichever is later. Your exact time is confirmed after booking. Provide your ship’s full name and arrival time at the time of booking.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cruise Ship Information: Please provide your ship’s full name and scheduled arrival time when booking.
Meeting Time: The tour departs at 8:00 AM or approximately 30 minutes after your ship arrives in port, whichever is later. Your exact departure time will be confirmed after booking.
Meeting Point: Meet your guide outside the main entrance to Puerto Limón Cruise Port. Pickup is not available inside the cruise terminal.
Late Arrivals & No-Shows: Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable.
No Port, No Pay: If your cruise ship does not call at Puerto Limón, you will receive a full refund.
What to Wear: Comfortable, lightweight clothing and walking shoes are recommended.
What to Bring: Bring sun protection, insect repellent, rain protection, a camera, and cash or a credit card for food, drinks, souvenirs, and other personal expenses.
Rain or Shine: This tour operates rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately.
Walking: Guests should be comfortable walking short distances on natural or uneven surfaces.
Wildlife: Wildlife may be seen during the visit to Cahuita, but sightings cannot be guaranteed.
This is a relaxed sightseeing tour with short walks at each stop and is suitable for most travelers.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.