The 15 best things to do in Limon (2026)

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   1. Full-Day Tour to Cahuita National Park from Puerto Limon

   Outty Ranking90

   Experience the tropical rainforest beauty, the beach and the canals with this full-day excursion tour with a professional guide and have an enjoyable time on the Caribbean coast. The tour starts in Puerto Limon where you. Exceptional at 90/100, 4.9/5 from 251 traveler reviews, 6h from $110, free cancellation.

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   2. The Sloth and Kayak Tour - Ethical wildlife encounters

   Outty Ranking89

   Led by local naturalist guides who know Punta Uva by heart, this tour offers ethical wildlife encounters and a calm, authentic way to see sloths in the wild. Guided by Elmer, Esteban, and Juanito, our friendly Costa Ric. Exceptional at 89/100, 4.9/5 from 336 traveler reviews, 2.8h from $64, free cancellation.

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   3. Bribri Magic Chocolate and Waterfall Experience

   Outty Ranking88

   “We will leave Puerto Viejo at 7:45 a.m. and drive for about 30 minutes to the Bribri Indigenous Reservation. There, we’ll meet an Indigenous family from the Dutsuwák clan who will share their culture, traditions, and an. Exceptional at 88/100, 4.9/5 from 188 traveler reviews, 4h from $75, free cancellation.

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   4. Cahuita National Park Tour and Water Experience in Puerto Viejo

   Outty Ranking88

   This park is one of the country’s most biodiverse and beautiful areas, where you can find stunning coral reefs, white sand beaches, lush rainforests, and more. You’ll be accompanied by an experienced guide who will share. Exceptional at 88/100, 4.9/5 from 157 traveler reviews, 5h from $90, free cancellation.

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   5. Private Native Caribbean Cooking in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

   Outty Ranking86

   You will be able to participate in part of the preparation process. Also will learn the details of the traditional way of cooking caribbean meals, and to select fresh ingredients that are locally produced to elaborate th. Exceptional at 86/100, 5.0/5 from 110 traveler reviews, 2.5h from $45, free cancellation.

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   6. Punta Uva Wildlife Kayaking & Sloth Watching Tour

   Outty Ranking85

   Embark on a fun and exciting journey through one of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica’s South Caribbean, focused on spotting and learning about sloths and all the amazing wildlife that lives in this region. We be. Exceptional at 85/100, 4.9/5 from 204 traveler reviews, 2h from $62, free cancellation.

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   7. Tortuguero Canals Including Playa Bonita and Puerto Limon Highlights

   Outty Ranking85

   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. Exceptional at 85/100, 4.8/5 from 394 traveler reviews, 3h from $70, free cancellation.

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   8. Explore the Dark Side of Nature: Manzanillo Refuge Night Walk

   Outty Ranking85

   Are you ready to explore the dark side of nature? Join us for our Manzanillo Refuge night walk and discover the amazing creatures that live in the jungle after the sun goes down. You will be guided by our expert naturali. Exceptional at 85/100, 5.0/5 from 69 traveler reviews, 4h from $70, free cancellation.

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   9. Take your adrenaline to the fullest with our Zipline tour!

   Outty Ranking84

   Our tour will take you 2,400 meters of fun and adventure where you will travel the wonderful trails of Nativo, full of flora and fauna. In one of the sections of the aerial route we will have the possibility to make th. Exceptional at 84/100, 4.9/5 from 156 traveler reviews, 2.5h from $80, free cancellation.

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    10. Indigenous territory and Bribri Falls Talamanca, Costa Rica

    Outty Ranking83

    In my experiences, people will be able to live and know from the perspective of a local person with indigenous descent. many traditions that are very important to the culture such as medicinal plants, knowing the ceremon. Exceptional at 83/100, 5.0/5 from 46 traveler reviews, 5h from $68, free cancellation.

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    11. Tour Shaman medicinal plants and waterfalls

    Outty Ranking83

    Discover the unique, original way of how medicinal ceremonies are presented in the BriBri culture. This will take place in the home or the shaman and here you´ll see how the medicinal plants are used. He will explain whe. Exceptional at 83/100, 5.0/5 from 76 traveler reviews, 5h from $107, free cancellation.

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    12. Puerto Viejo Hidden Gems and Waterfall

    Outty Ranking82

    It is best to take this experience on your first days here since you will learn a lot about the area, things to do here and places to visit, so you can decide what you want to do for the remainder of your vacation here. Exceptional at 82/100, 5.0/5 from 50 traveler reviews, 4.5h from $79, free cancellation.

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    13. Half day Tortuguero Canal, Cahuita National Park & Puerto Limon

    Outty Ranking82

    Discover the best of Limón on a unique shore excursion combining nature, culture, and wildlife. Start with a scenic coastal drive to the Tortuguero Canals, known as the “Amazon of Costa Rica” for their lush vegetation an. Exceptional at 82/100, 5.0/5 from 43 traveler reviews, 6h from $98, free cancellation.

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    14. Puerto Viejo Sloth Jungle and River Kayaking Tour

    Outty Ranking81

    What makes this activity truly unique is my deep ecological knowledge of the area, which will allow you to discover the most fascinating secrets of the jungle. My ability to find sloths and other animals, combined with m. Exceptional at 81/100, 4.8/5 from 132 traveler reviews, 3h from $66, free cancellation.

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    15. Hands on chocolate making class. From bean to bar, Puerto Viejo

    Outty Ranking80

    This isn't a chocolate demonstration — you make the chocolate yourself. Begin beside living cacao trees, then work through the bean-to-bar process yourself: roasting, cracking, winnowing, grinding, refining, tempering a. Exceptional at 80/100, 4.8/5 from 98 traveler reviews, 2.5h from $47, free cancellation.

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