Ziplining in Limón: 12 cables through rainforest canopy

Twelve zipline cables strung across the jungle canopy, each one a different angle on the forest floor.

Ziplining in Limón combines 12 zipline cables through rainforest treetops with three suspension bridges (the longest stretches 219 feet) on a guided half-day activity near Puerto Limón. The course runs with double safety lines and trained staff. Transport from the port, a bilingual guide, bottled water and a coffee-and-cacao tasting are included. The activity suits travelers with moderate fitness from age 8 onward.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rainforest adventure and cultural stops

• Drive through Puerto Limón city
• Guided rainforest walk with suspension bridges
• Zipline across 12 jungle cables
• Visit local souvenir shop and coffee tasting
• Walk garden and see banana plantation demo
• Relax at Playa Bonita beach
• Enjoy tropical drinks and local snacks

The experience

The zipline course sits 20 minutes from Puerto Limón and opens with a guided walk along a 1,064-meter rainforest trail. The path winds through heliconias, banana plants and centennial trees before you reach the three suspension bridges that form the Skywalk. Bridge one spans 37 meters at 12 meters high; bridge two stretches 42 meters at 19 meters high; bridge three reaches 67 meters at 22 meters high. Crossing them puts you face-to-face with the canopy: sloths, howler monkeys, tropical frogs and birds move through the same space you're standing in.

Then comes the zipline section: 12 cables strung through the jungle, each one equipped with a double safety line and operated by trained staff. The adrenaline builds as you glide from one platform to the next, the forest floor visible below and the canopy around you. The whole activity takes about two hours. After you finish, the day continues with a stop at a local shop selling Costa Rican crafts, where you taste freshly brewed coffee and flavored cacao (caramelized or cinnamon). When available, a 15-minute walk through an adjacent garden shows tropical plants like pineapple, cacao and cinnamon, with a live demonstration of how banana processing works. The final stop is Playa Bonita, a beach spot where you can order a tropical smoothie, a cold beer or a Caribbean cocktail, and eat rice and beans cooked in coconut milk or patacones: crispy green plantain chips.

Your guide drives you through Puerto Limón on the way, pointing out Parque Vargas, the Municipal Market, the Limon Cathedral and the neighborhoods that reflect the city's Afro-Caribbean roots. The whole outing runs five to six hours from port pickup to drop-off, with an air-conditioned vehicle, bilingual guide and bottled water included throughout.

What’s included

• Port pickup and drop-off from Puerto Limón.
• air-conditioned transport.
• bilingual guide.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• coffee and cacao tasting at a local craft shop.
• live demonstration of banana plantation processing.
• access to a tropical garden when available.
• time to relax at Playa Bonita beach with food and drinks available for purchase.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or SpanishNo fixed time

Guide in English or Spanish7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 to 70 years) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 36 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Syl Travel Day Tours

Is this one for you?The five- to six-hour timeframe fits a port day or a half-day excursion from a nearby hotel, with the zipline course and suspension bridges packed into the middle hours and beach time at the end to decompress. Moderate fitness is required for the bridges and cables, so this suits travelers who are comfortable with heights and physical exertion but want the safety of trained staff and double lines.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 12 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the actual ziplining take on this activity?

The zipline course itself takes about two hours, running across 12 cables through the rainforest canopy with double safety lines and trained staff managing each run.

What are the three suspension bridges like that I'll cross?

The Skywalk consists of three bridges of increasing height and length: the first is 37 meters long at 12 meters high, the second stretches 42 meters at 19 meters high, and the third reaches 67 meters at 22 meters high, all suspended through the jungle canopy where you can spot wildlife.

What's included in the price besides the ziplining and bridges?

Port pickup and drop-off, an air-conditioned vehicle, a bilingual guide, bottled water, a coffee-and-cacao tasting at a local shop, and a live demonstration of banana processing are all included. Food and drinks beyond the tasting are not.

How far is the activity from Puerto Limón?

Jungle Breezes, where the zipline course and suspension bridges are located, sits 20 minutes from Puerto Limón by vehicle.