Ziplining in Limon: 14 platforms above the rainforest canopy

Zip down through the canopy, then float the canal for sloths and monkeys

A full-day private activity in Limon combining ziplining on 14 platforms and 12 cables above the rainforest with a boat cruise through the Tortuguero Canal for wildlife viewing. The day includes a pontoon boat tour where you watch for sloths, monkeys, crocodiles and birds; a tropical fruit tasting; a guided walk through a botanical learning area covering banana, chocolate, coffee and pineapple cultivation; a local snack; a short city tour of downtown Limon; and private transportation from the cruise ship port and back. A live guide speaks English or Spanish, and children from age 1 are welcome.

The experience

The day starts at the pier and moves quickly: a drive along the coast takes you to a dock in Moin, where you board a pontoon boat for the Tortuguero Canal. The canal is narrow and slow-moving, lined with rainforest on both sides. You watch for sloths hanging in the trees, monkeys moving through the canopy, crocodiles and caimans in the water, basilisk lizards, orchids, water lilies and birds. After the boat tour ends, you get a serving of local tropical fruits before heading back to the vehicle.

The zipline section is the centerpiece: you drive up the mountain into the jungle, then clip into the harness for 12 cables strung between 14 platforms high above the forest floor. The cables run through the rainforest canopy, and the activity is designed to be educational as well as thrilling. The guide explains the ecosystem as you move through it. After ziplining, you walk through a botanical learning area where you see how bananas, chocolate, coffee and pineapple are grown, with time for souvenir shopping. A local snack follows before a short guided tour of downtown Limon's Caribbean streets and history. Private transportation brings you back to the cruise ship port to finish the day.

The full day runs about seven hours from start to finish. You'll need at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the ziplining and the walking sections. An air-conditioned vehicle handles all transport, and bottled water is provided throughout.

What’s included

• Private transportation from the cruise ship port and back.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• pontoon boat tour of the Tortuguero Canal.
• tropical fruit tasting.
• all ziplining equipment and safety gear.
• guided botanical learning area with banana, chocolate, coffee and pineapple cultivation.
• local snack.
• short city tour of downtown Limon.
• bottled water.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

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AgesAdult (20 and older) · Youth (11 to 19 years) · Child (1 to 10 years)

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Pablo C

Is this one for you?This is a full-day commitment with moderate physical demands (ziplining and walking through the botanical area require fitness and comfort with heights), so it suits travelers who want a packed day combining water, jungle canopy and wildlife rather than a relaxed pace.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 19 years); Child (1 to 10 years).

How many ziplines and platforms are there on this course?

The zipline section has 12 cables strung between 14 platforms, all suspended above the rainforest canopy.

What animals might I see on the Tortuguero Canal boat tour?

The canal is home to sloths, monkeys, crocodiles, caimans, basilisk lizards, birds, orchids and water lilies. What you spot depends on the time of day and season.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

Private transportation, bottled water, tropical fruit tasting, local snack, all guide services, and park fees are included. Bring comfortable clothes, closed-toe shoes for ziplining, and sun protection.

Does the tour return to the cruise ship port?

Yes, the day ends with a drive back to the Port of Limon, where you started.