Puerto Limon, Costa Rica Port Reviews

Loved this port and had a wonderful excursion. Private tour of Tortuguero Canal and canopy tour of Veragua Rainforest. Reserved through Eduardo Humphreys. Quite easy to find. First half was the where we got into a boat and were able to take incredible photos of wildlife (including a baby sloth). Second part was the Veragua Nature park. This started off slow, we were told we had 2 hours here. Our guide seemed quite new so an hour and 45 minutes was spent with her pointing out each frog, snake, butterfly whatever in each area. Finally over to the gondola which was what we wanted to do. Begged her not to make us watch the video and just let us get on the tram as our 2 hours time limit had arrived. Waited in line and got on the tram. My husband felt this was Tower of Terror like, I though we were more Jurassic park as it was fence material wrapped around the tram. Got to the bottom and presumed we would go back up. Nope. Got off and then it was a hike to a waterfall. 350 steps to climb plus inclines over rocky terrain. After 35 steps, looking at the time, we turned around. First tram going back did not have extra room second did. Had to find our own way out as out guide was at the waterfall. Fortunately, high school Spanish paid off and we followed the salida signs. Had the front call our driver and we were off. Had him stop by a grocery store for coffee to bring home and snacks and candy for the kids. Good day overall.

Long walk from the gangway to the entrance to town, and it looked like a salvage area where the ship was docked. didn't get off the ship because it was such a long walk and it didn't look like there was anywhere to shop.

Cacoa Plantation tour was more of someones back yard with circling paths.

Recommend the Tortuguero river cruise. We saw sloths up close, monkeys in the trees and iguanas hiding on the shore.

We did the train tour through the banana plantations and enjoyed the scenery and commentary. We learned a lot about the banana plantations and the growing/harvest processes.

I'm literally removing 1 star because despite the number of chocolate farms, no one seemed to have a single local bar of chocolate. Cocoa powder, roasted nibs- everywhere. Bar of chocolate- nope. We booked a private tour of a chocolate forest and the rainforest. Tour involved a 90 minute drive each way, more than I was expecting but the man guiding us around the chocolate forest was knowledgeable and interesting.

Cruising along the canal in the rainforest was relaxing

Loved the Sloth sanctuary.

Probably one of the best ports I’ve been to in awhile. Quiet. Shops were full of bargains and nice people. But. MSc parked so far away? Did they not pay the fair for parking or something.

We took a taxi ride around the area. It appears quite poor but it was an interesting View of Costa rica. My travel mate has been to Costa Rica many times and said there are much nicer areas so I might go back there someday.