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    Tortuguero Canals Including Playa Bonita and Puerto Limon Highlights
    By: Relax Day Tours
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    Overview
    Experience a relaxing tour in Puerto Limon around the city and take in the scenic view of the town. During your tour, you'll go on a Tortuguero canal boat ride, enjoy Playa Bonita's beach, stop beside a banana plantation, and taste local fruit at the Fruit Stand and visit the supermarket. This small-group excursion takes approximately 4 hours, during which you'll learn about the local culture and visit the best of Puerto Limon. This is a great way to make the most of your time at port!
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    You'll start at
    Terminal Hernan Garron Salazar - JAPDEVA
    Or, you can also get picked up
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    • 1
      Puerto Limon
      Stop: 20 minutes -
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    • 2
      Frutería El Almendro
      Stop: 20 minutes - Admission included
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    • 3
      Finca Filadelfia
      Stop: 12 minutes -
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    • 4
      Tortuguero Canal
      Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included
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    • 5
      Playa Bonita
      Stop: 35 minutes -
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    • 6
      Mas X Menos
      Stop: 15 minutes -
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    You'll return to the starting point
    Highlights
    • Get a taste of Costa Rican culture with a shore excursion
    • Visit top Puerto Limon attractions: Playa Bonita, Tortuguero Canals, and more
    • Guide informs and entertains throughout
    • Worry-free port pickup and drop-off included
    What to Expect
    The tour begins as soon as you step off your cruise ship and your guide meets you with a sign. After taking a brief tour of the city and snapping photos from a scenic vista point, board an air-conditioned vehicle and head to the Tortuguero Canals for a 1-hour boat ride featuring the area’s many plants and animals. Continue to a fruit stand and banana plantation to learn about some of Costa Rica’s biggest exports and sample fruits unique to tropical environments. Then, relax by the shore of Playa Bonita with free time to swim, sunbathe, or order fresh seafood from one of the beachfront restaurants. The tour concludes with a brief stop at a supermarket to shop for goods like local coffee before dropping you off at the port.
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    Important Information
    Departure Point
    Terminal Hernan Garron Salazar - JAPDEVA, Principio de la ruta 32,, Limón, Costa Rica

    Traveler pickup is offered
    If you are a cruise ship passenger, you will find us outside the cruise ship terminal exit gates, which will be 150 - 350 meters (160 - 380 yards) away depending on your ship's size, for most ships it is just 150 meters (160 yards). You must exit the cruise ship terminal. Look for our sign with the logo RELAX DAY TOURS. We will send you more details and a clarification image through Viator's messenger, please read it. The departure time depends on your cruise ship, please meet 5 - 10 minutes before the time we will indicate you. If not a cruise ship passenger, we will coordinate with you through Viator's messenger.

    Ports

    • Terminal Hernán Garrón Salazar, Limon, Costa Rica
    Departure Time
    Suppliers and travelers coordinate start times within the given time periods.

    8/1/2019 - 6/1/2020Monday - Sunday:07:45 AM - 10:00 AM

    9/1/2020 - 6/1/2021Monday - Sunday:07:45 AM - 10:00 AM
    Duration
    3h
    Return Details
    Returns to original departure point
    Inclusions
    • Bottled water & juice
    • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
    • Fruit tasting
    • Port pickup and drop-off
    • Bottled water
    • Entry/Admission - Frutería El Almendro
    • Entry/Admission - Tortuguero Canal
    Exclusions
    • Lunch
    • Gratuities
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    Additional Info
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • A maximum of 16 people per booking
    • Be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
    • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
    • Dress code is smart casual: we recommend light, comfortable clothing. You can also have rain-wear, as the weather is varies
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
    Cancellation Policy
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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    Costa Rica Puerto Limon Tour
    It was a Great Tour, We learned a lot about Costa Rica. It's history, economy, and wild life from our very knowledgeable guide Frederico. He took time to answer any questions we had and we never felt like we were rushed through the tour. Our driver Edwardo has eyes like an…
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    Date of experience: January 2020
    Puerto Limon tour
    We pre booked with Relax Day tours. We're met at the cruise terminal gate as prearranged with our guide Esteban. Nice guy friendly with good command of English. We were slightly delayed disembarking from a cruise ship and therefore had a personalised tout for two. Great safe…
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    Date of experience: January 2020
    Response from Federico S, Owner at Tortuguero Canals Including Playa Bonita and Puerto Limon Highlights
    Responded 1 week ago
    Thank you so very much for the nice review! We really glad that you enjoyed your trip with Esteban, and keep good memories of your time in Puerto Limon. Best regards, Esteban and Federico.
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    Best excursion in Limon
    This was the best value of the several excursions we took on our Panama Canal cruise! Our outstanding guide, Frederico, was waiting for us when we got off the ship and went above and beyond to see that we had a most enjoyable and informative experience in Limon. Our boat…
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    Date of experience: December 2019
    Response from Federico S, Owner at Tortuguero Canals Including Playa Bonita and Puerto Limon Highlights
    Responded 2 weeks ago
    Thank you so much, it was a pleasure for me, I'm really glad that you enjoyed our trip and had a good time with us in Puerto Limon. Best regards, Federico.
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    Costa Rica Tour
    A great tour with a couple of fun locals! We saw crocs, sloths monkeys, birds and lizards. If you're looking for an insider's perspective, this is it!
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    Response from Federico S, Owner at Tortuguero Canals Including Playa Bonita and Puerto Limon Highlights
    Responded 4 weeks ago
    Thank you so much for your nice review. I'm really glad you enjoyed your day tour with us, it's great to see that you had fun! Best wishes, Federico.
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    Worth the money
    Dani was our guide and Federico was our driver. They were both great. On the canal we saw a few sloths, monkeys and a crocodile. It was just us and another couple, so that was great too! No complaints.
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    Date of experience: December 2019
    Response from Federico S, Propietario at Tortuguero Canals Including Playa Bonita and Puerto Limon Highlights
    Responded 4 weeks ago
    Thank you very much for your opinion, we're glad to see you enjoyed your time with Dani and me. I'm happy to see you liked the tour and that we could provide you a comfortable and enjoyable day in Puerto Limon. Thanks and best wishes! Federico
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