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Tortuguero Canal Boat Tour & Banana Plantation. Shore Excursion from Puerto Limon

Puerto Limón · Caribbean Coast

Tortuguero Canal Cruise and Prospect Plantation. Shore Excursion

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About this experience

After the pick up from the pier, a short bus drive will take you to Moin warf. Board your covered boat for a 60 minutes leisurely cruise through the jungle canals. Your guide explains the rain forest eco-system and points out sights of interest. Keep an eye out for wildlife including howler monkeys, many sloths, toucans, aquatic birds, bats and crocodiles as well as exotic flora. After the boat ride, enjoy a snack of fresh tropical fruits before to board your mini bus again for the journey to the next destination. Culture and Earth’s Bounty: The Prospect Plantation The expedition continues with an exclusive visit to a Prospect Plantation. Here, you will discover the secrets of the region’s agricultural heritage. Our expert guide will lead you through groves of organic cacao and banana trees, as well as plantations of cassava and annatto, explaining the vital role these products play in the local economy. Before returning, enjoy a visit to our curated souvenir store

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Getting there

Pickup is offered

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

Or meet the group at

Puerto Limon: Main entrance of the pier (main street). It is about one block from your ship and 5 minutes’ walk. There you will see our staff holding a sign with your name on it.

Where

Tortuguero Canal

What you'll do

  1. The canals that lead to the Tortuguero National Park begin in the Puerto Moin sector, just 5 miles from the center of the Limon province. This moin sector has small docks for small boats that make the trip along the Caribbean coast, until they reach their final point in Barra de Colorado. This system of natural and artificial canals made by man, are a tourist attraction because it runs through beautiful sectors of forests, small towns and offers a perfect opportunity to admire a large number of wild animals such as monkeys, sloths, iguanas, alligators, waterfowl and many more.

    1.5h hereAdmission included

  2. Limón, commonly known as Puerto Limón, is a district, the capital city and main hub of Limón province, as well as of the Limón canton 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 pier is located right in front of the city and it is a small town that you can explore easily with a short walk. During our tour, our guide will provide a short city tour where you will be able to learn about its culture, traditions and principal attractions.

    30 min here

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide
  • Visit banana and chocolate plantations
  • Boat tour along Tortuguero Canals
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Visit local souvenir stores
1 more included
  • Fresh Fruits Snack

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Easy physical level
  • Infants sit on laps

Guided in en, es.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

Cancellation

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

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