Ziplining in Limon: Veragua Canopy & Tortuguero Canals

Eleven ziplines through rainforest, then wildlife on the water

Ziplining in Limon combines the award-winning Veragua Rainforest canopy tour (11 observation platforms and 11 horizontal ziplines) with a guided boat cruise through Tortuguero Canals where sloths, monkeys and iguanas move through the trees. A naturalist guide leads the full day, which also includes a short walking tour of Puerto Limon City and runs about 6 hours from a Caribbean cruise port. Children from age 6 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Zipline, boat tour, and city visit

• Explore Puerto Limon city
• Enjoy zipline canopy tour in Veragua Rainforest
• Take ecological boat cruise on Tortuguero Canals

The experience

The day starts with the ziplines themselves: 11 traverses strung between observation platforms in the Veragua Rainforest, a private reserve bordered by La Amistad International Park. The operator provides thorough instruction before you clip in, and the platforms are positioned to give views across the canopy and toward Chirripó Reserve. After you work through the course, the guide drives you to Puerto Moin, where a covered motor launch waits to take you into the Tortuguero Canals: a network of natural and man-made waterways that cuts through forest just 5 miles from central Limon.

The canal cruise is where the wildlife appears. Sloths hang in the trees overhead, howler monkeys call from the branches, and iguanas, caimans and waterfowl are common sightings. The naturalist guide explains the rainforest ecosystem and points out what you're seeing as the boat moves through the narrow passages. Before heading back to the ship, you get a short walking tour of Puerto Limon City itself, where the guide covers the local culture and main attractions. Fresh fruit and water come with the day. An air-conditioned vehicle handles the transport between stops.

What’s included

• Veragua Rainforest zipline canopy tour with 11 platforms and traverses.
• Tortuguero Canals boat cruise with naturalist guide.
• Puerto Limon City walking tour.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• fresh fruit snack.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Pick up is at the entrance of the pier. Main Gate. Please proceed to the main entrance of the pier. After exit the pier, at main street, you will see our tour guides holding a sign with your name on it.”

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

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Greenway Nature Day Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're a cruise passenger with 6 hours between port calls and want both an adrenaline moment and wildlife watching in one outing. The fixed schedule and included transport make it work for groups coming straight from the ship, and the small-group format keeps the zipline course from feeling crowded.

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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 (6 to 11 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

Will I actually see wildlife on the Tortuguero Canals, or is it hit-or-miss?

Sloths, monkeys, iguanas, caimans and waterfowl are described as easy to see on the canals. The naturalist guide points out sights of interest as the covered launch moves through the waterways, so you have someone actively looking and explaining what appears.

How much time do I spend ziplining versus on the boat?

The day runs about 6 hours total. The operator does not break down the exact time at each stop, but the zipline course comes first, followed by the boat cruise through Tortuguero Canals and a short walking tour of Puerto Limon City.

Is this tour timed to return before my cruise ship leaves?

This is a shore excursion designed for cruise passengers, so timing is built around port calls. Confirm your ship's departure time when you book so the operator can confirm the return window fits your schedule.