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Butterfly Garden & Tortuguero Canals: A Unique Tropical Adventure

Location Limon, Caribbean Coast, Costa Rica
$310.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Limón tour showcases the remarkable diversity and authenticity of Costa Rica's natural and cultural wonders. This unforgettable adventure includes vibrant stops that reveal the true essence of the region.

  • 🦋 Visit the "Maratopia" butterfly sanctuary, where you can observe stunning morpho butterflies and learn about their life cycle, along with encounters with turtles, frogs, and sloths.
  • 🍍 Taste fresh tropical delights at a local fruit stand, sampling sweet pineapple, juicy papaya, and crispy platanitos, with complimentary tastings of fruit and local coffee available.
  • 🎁 Explore a local souvenir shop offering authentic Costa Rican crafts, including magnets, wooden carvings, and bags of the renowned high-quality Costa Rican coffee.
  • 🍌 Join a banana plantation tour featuring a live demonstration of the banana processing system, complemented by a tasting of freshly brewed coffee and flavored cacao.
  • 🚤 Enjoy a peaceful boat ride through the Tortuguero Canals, known as the "Amazon of Costa Rica," where you'll spot wildlife like sloths, howler monkeys, and tropical birds.
  • 🏖️ Relax at Playa Bonita, where you can indulge in a tropical smoothie or try local favorites like Rice and Beans cooked in coconut milk and crispy patacones.
  • 🏙️ Experience a panoramic ride through Puerto Limón, with your guide sharing stories about the city’s history and culture while passing landmarks like Parque Vargas and the Municipal Market.
  • 🌱 The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and prams or strollers can be accommodated for infants and small children.
  • 🚐 Enjoy convenient inclusions such as bilingual tour guide services, port pickup and drop-off, air-conditioned vehicle transport, bottled water, and WiFi on board.

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Butterfly Garden & Tortuguero Canals: A Unique Tropical Adventure
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours

  • Bilingual tour guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • All entries
  • Fresh Fruits

Meeting point
Your tour begins inside the pier, where our guides will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name. Look for our red shirts for easy identification. We offer pickup right inside the pier, so there’s no need to walk outside the facilities.
Return details
Your tour begins inside the pier, where our guides will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name. Look for our red shirts for easy identification. We offer pickup right inside the pier, so there’s no need to walk outside the facilities.

  • Maratopia
    Immerse yourself in the magic of the Costa Rican Caribbean by exploring a butterfly sanctuary specializing in the beautiful morpho butterflies. Get a glimpse into the life of these creatures, from their larval stage to their transformation. There is also the opportunity to encounter turtles, frogs, and sloths. Stroll through tropical gardens teeming with life. Additionally, enjoy a leisurely tour through plantations of banana, pineapple, mango, papaya, and more! Dive into the biodiversity of the Costa Rican Caribbean and discover the fascination of its fauna and flora!
  • Mangrove Souvenir and Fruit Shop
    Discover the fresh and vibrant flavors of Costa Rica at a local fruit stand, where you’ll have the chance to taste tropical delights like sweet pineapple, juicy papaya, mini bananas, crispy platanitos, ripe watermelon, and even sip fresh coconut water. Sample tastings of fruit and local coffee are complimentary. If you’d like to try a Caribbean patty or a chilled coconut, they’re available for just $1–$2. Right next to the fruit stand, there’s also a small souvenir shop with handmade crafts and local products. You’ll find great gift ideas, including magnets, wooden carvings, and bags of Costa Rica’s famous high-quality coffee, known worldwide for its smooth flavor and rich aroma.
  • Banana Plantation Tour And Gift Shop
    Explore a local souvenir shop with authentic Costa Rican crafts and enjoy a complimentary tasting of freshly brewed coffee and flavored cacao (like caramelized or cinnamon). When available, a short 15-minute walk through the adjacent garden showcases tropical plants such as pineapple, cacao, cinnamon, ylang ylang, and noni. The highlight is a live demonstration of how a banana plantation processing system works, an engaging look at one of Costa Rica’s most important exports.
  • One of the top highlights of the tour, this peaceful boat ride takes you through the Tortuguero Canals, often called the "Amazon of Costa Rica" for their rich biodiversity. As you glide along the calm waters surrounded by lush vegetation, your guide will help you spot wildlife such as sloths, howler monkeys, iguanas, caimans, and a wide variety of tropical birds. The boat features a roof, comfortable seats, and life jackets, making it an ideal experience for guests of all ages.
  • Playa Bonita
    Our final stop is at Playa Bonita, a relaxed and scenic spot where you can unwind by the ocean. Whether you’re in the mood for a tropical smoothie, a cold beer, or a Caribbean cocktail, this is your moment to relax and soak in the view. Feeling hungry? We recommend trying the famous Rice and Beans cooked in coconut milk, or patacones, the crispy green plantain chips beloved across Costa Rica. It’s the perfect ending to a day full of culture, flavor, and discovery.
  • As we drive through the heart of Puerto Limón, your guide will share engaging stories about the city’s history, culture, and Afro-Caribbean roots. You’ll pass landmarks like Parque Vargas, the lively Municipal Market, the Limon Cathedral, and colorful neighborhoods that reflect the unique rhythm of this coastal city. It’s a panoramic and informative ride that brings the spirit of Limón to life. (pass by)

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • Experience our full-day shore excursion designed exclusively for cruise passengers!
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Butterfly Garden & Tortuguero Canals: A Unique Tropical Adventure

    Location Limon, Caribbean Coast, Costa Rica
    $310.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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