Things to do in Caribbean Coast
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Limón: Tortuguero Canals, Banana Farm & Playa Bonita★ 4.79 (394) · 3h–4h
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Kayaking in Punta Uva: Sloths, monkeys, turtles★ 4.91 (329) · 2h 45m
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Tortuguero: Canoe Tour with Wildlife at Sunrise & Local Guide★ 4.89 (388) · 3h
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Puerto Limon & Cahuita: Tortuguero Canals, Fruit Tasting, Beach Hike★ 4.90 (251) · 6h–8hUS$ 110View ›
Tortuguero Canal Tour by Canoe: Wildlife & Hidden Waterways★ 4.92 (228) · 2h 30mUS$ 29View ›
Punta Uva Wildlife Kayaking & Hike: Sloths & River Wildlife★ 4.92 (200) · 2h–3hUS$ 62View ›
Puerto Viejo: Bribri Chocolate Making & Waterfall Day Trip★ 4.94 (187) · 4h–5hUS$ 75View ›
Cahuita & Bribri Waterfall: Wildlife Walks, Swim & Fruit Snack★ 4.90 (157) · 5h–6hUS$ 90View ›
Costa Rica Zipline: Nativo Jungle Adventure & Tarzan Swing★ 4.88 (156) · 2h 30mUS$ 84View ›
Puerto Viejo: Sloth Jungle Walk & River Kayak Adventure★ 4.85 (132) · 3hUS$ 66View ›Top rated (3)
Puerto Viejo: Native Caribbean Cooking Class & DinnerYou’ll join a small group in Puerto Viejo for an intimate native Caribbean cooking class led by a local host. Learn to prepare rice & beans with chicken using fresh coconut milk, hear stories of town history, and share dinner together as the sun fades—expect laughter, new skills, and genuine connection.
Tortuguero: Night Walk Small Group Tour with Wildlife GuideYou’ll slip into Tortuguero’s nighttime rainforest with a small group and local guide, flashlights in hand. Expect close-up moments with wildlife—a tree frog here, maybe something bigger rustling nearby—and plenty of whispered stories along muddy trails. The real magic is how different everything feels after dark.
Puerto Limón: Tortuguero Canal Tour & Banana Plantation ComboYou’ll glide through Tortuguero’s lush canals spotting monkeys and sloths, taste tropical fruit straight from local stands, see how bananas shape Costa Rica’s coast, and unwind on Playa Bonita’s relaxed sands—all with a local guide who brings every stop to life.
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Tortuguero canoe tour: Wildlife in wetland channelsA guided canoe tour through the water channels of Tortuguero National Park, the largest wetland in Costa Rica, where you paddle and watch for monkeys, iguanas, birds, caimans and basilisks. The tour runs 2.5 hours with a certified guide in English or Spanish and life jackets provided; park entrance ($17) is purchased separately online.Is it for me?At 2.5 hours, the tour fits into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day, which means you can combine it with other activities in the area or use it as the centerpiece of a shorter visit to the Caribbean coast.
Canoe Tour Tortuguero: Wildlife in Rainforest CanalsA guided canoe tour through Tortuguero National Park on Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast, where you paddle quiet waterways to spot monkeys, sloths, birds and reptiles in their habitat. The tour runs roughly two hours with a live guide in English or Spanish and includes the canoe and all equipment; pickup is included. Children from age one are welcome, and the tour is accessible for wheelchair users with a companion in the canoe.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to move quietly through the rainforest and watch animals that would scatter at engine noise—the canoe is what makes that possible. If you're traveling with young children or using a wheelchair, confirm accessibility details with the operator before booking, as the canoe itself requires either sitting upright or having a companion provide support.
Tortuguero Sunrise Canoe Tour: Wildlife & BinocularsA sunrise canoe tour through the narrow waterways of Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica, guided by a certified local naturalist who helps you spot monkeys, toucans, caimans, sloths and tropical birds. The tour runs about 2.5 hours with a maximum of 10 guests per canoe, binoculars provided, and a guide who speaks English or Spanish. Tortuguero National Park entrance tickets must be purchased separately online before the tour begins.Is it for me?The sunrise start means an early wake-up, but it's when the rainforest is most active and your chances of seeing wildlife are highest. The small group size and slow canoe pace let you linger on animals instead of rushing past them, which suits anyone who came to watch rather than just pass through.
Tortuguero Canoe Tour: Wildlife Canals with Local GuideYou’ll paddle slowly through Tortuguero’s lush canals with a local guide who knows every bend and birdcall. Spot monkeys, sloths, caimans, and bright birds from your canoe or kayak. Tours are offered in your preferred language, so you won’t miss any details — just quiet moments and wild encounters you’ll remember long after the trip.
Small Group Canoe Tour: Tortuguero National Park WildlifeA small group canoe tour through Tortuguero National Park on Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast, where a local guide paddles you through the park's canals while you observe wildlife and listen to the rainforest. The tour starts early at 5:30am with coffee and fruit, includes binoculars and a dry-bag, and runs two to three hours. Available in English or Spanish.Is it for me?The 5:30am start and guide-paddled canoe mean you don't need a car or early-morning planning—you arrive at the meeting point and the guide handles the route and the pace through the park from there.
Tortuguero Turtle Tour: Nesting season July–OctoberA guided turtle-watching tour in Tortuguero National Park during nesting season (July to October) where you watch sea turtles come ashore to lay eggs. The tour runs about an hour and includes a live guide in English or Spanish who narrates the nesting process and the park's ecology. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers; all other fitness levels are welcome.Is it for me?You've arrived in Tortuguero during nesting season and have a free evening—this tour puts you on the beach at the moment when sea turtles come ashore, with a guide who explains what you're watching instead of leaving you to guess.
Kayaking Tortuguero National Park: Mangroves at dawnKayak the mangroves of Tortuguero National Park on the Caribbean Coast, paddling for roughly three hours at dawn to watch wildlife in the channels and shallows. The activity includes a guide in English or Spanish, life jackets and oars, a pre-dawn snack of coffee, tea, cookies and fruit, and park entrance; children from age 5 are welcome. A guide speaks one language per departure, so confirm which one when you book.Is it for me?Pick the English or Spanish departure based on which language you speak, and choose this early morning slot if you want to paddle while wildlife is most active and visible in the quiet mangroves.
Canoe tour Tortuguero National Park: Smallest canals, no motorsA canoe tour through Tortuguero National Park on Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast takes you by paddle-powered boat into the smallest canals, off-limits to motors, so you can watch fauna and flora without the noise that scares animals away. Life jackets, cushions, binoculars and ponchos are provided; your guide speaks English or Spanish. The park entrance fee is separate.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to watch wildlife without the noise and wake of a motorboat—the paddle-powered canoe reaches the narrowest canals where motors are banned, which is where the animals stay.
Tortuguero: Kayak Tour with Wildlife Sighting & Quiet CanalsYou’ll paddle quiet canals in Tortuguero with a local guide, spotting monkeys overhead and birds darting through the trees. Expect close-up wildlife moments, peaceful stretches where only your paddle breaks the silence, and plenty of time to soak in Costa Rica’s wild side from your kayak seat.
Chocolate Making Class Puerto Viejo: Bean to BarA hands-on chocolate making class in Puerto Viejo where you roast, crack, grind, temper and mould cacao beans into a finished bar you take home. The 2.5-hour class covers the history of cacao in Mesoamerica, the medicinal uses of chocolate, and every stage of small-batch production—you'll work alongside living cacao trees and taste the fruit at different stages of processing. Minimum age is 15; the class runs in English or Spanish with a live guide.Is it for me?Book this class if you want to understand how chocolate actually gets made instead of watching someone else do it—you'll roast, grind and temper the beans yourself and leave with a bar you made from start to finish.
