MARATOPIA TOURS · PUERTO LIMÓN · COSTA RICA
Our Tours in Puerto Limón
English-guided shore excursions and nature experiences for cruise guests and independent travelers — personally organized, offered in small groups and tailored to your trip.
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Arriving by cruise ship?
Discover carefully planned shore excursions from Puerto Limón, with a personal meeting service and a comfortable time buffer for your return to port.
Tours for Cruise GuestsTraveling independently through Costa Rica?
Start your tour directly at Maratopia in Westfalia near Limón. A secure, guarded parking area is available for your vehicle.
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No deposit · Cash payment on site · Personal reply · Multilingual support available on request
Our Most Complete ExperienceCaribbean Expedition
A full-day combination of the Tortuguero Canal, Maratopia, tropical fruit tasting and Cahuita National Park.
- Duration5–6 hours
- Price105 USD
- ActivityEasy
- LanguageEnglish-speaking guide
- Cruise GuestsSuitable
- IndependentSuitable
- Tortuguero Canal
- Maratopia and tropical fruit tasting
- Cahuita National Park
Relaxed and CompactTropical Boat Tour
A relaxed canal boat ride with a short beach stop, Maratopia and a tropical fruit tasting.
- Duration3 hours
- Price80 USD
- ActivityEasy
- LanguageEnglish-speaking guide
- Cruise GuestsSuitable
- IndependentSuitable
- Tortuguero Canal
- Short beach stop
- Maratopia and tropical fruit tasting
Nature and CahuitaPure Nature
Cahuita National Park, tropical wildlife and Maratopia in one relaxed nature experience.
- DurationAbout 4 hours
- Price80 USD
- ActivityEasy
- LanguageEnglish-speaking guide
- Cruise GuestsSuitable
- Independent Travelers–
- Cahuita National Park
- Tropical wildlife
- Maratopia
Active Kayak ExperiencePaddling Paradise
A peaceful kayak tour on the Río Banano, followed by Maratopia and a tropical fruit tasting.
- DurationAbout 3 hours
- PriceFrom 60 USD
- ActivityActive
- LanguageEnglish-speaking guide
- Cruise GuestsNot designated
- IndependentSuitable
- Kayak tour on the Río Banano
- Maratopia
- Tropical fruit tasting
English-speaking guideJungle Adventure
The Tortuguero Canal followed by hanging bridges or ziplining for guests looking for a more active adventure.
- DurationAbout 4–5 hours
- Price130 USD
- ActivityActive
- LanguageEnglish-speaking guide
- Cruise GuestsSuitable
- Independent TravelSuitable
- Tortuguero Canal
- Hanging bridges or ziplining
- Maratopia
Compare at a Glance
Tours at a Glance
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| Tour | Duration | Price | Activity | Language | Cruise Guests | Independent Travel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Expedition | 5–6 hours | 105 USD | Easy | English-speaking guide | Yes | Yes |
| Tropical Boat Tour | 3 hours | 80 USD | Easy | English-speaking guide | Yes | Yes |
| Pure Nature | About 4 hours | 80 USD | Easy | English-speaking guide | Yes | – |
| Paddling Paradise | About 3 hours | from 60 USD | Active | English-speaking guide | – | Yes |
| Jungle Adventure | About 4–5 hours | 130 USD | Active | English-speaking guide | Yes | Yes |
Locally Organized
Why Maratopia?
We review every request personally and recommend the experience that best matches your schedule, interests and preferred activity level.
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Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Tours
The Caribbean Expedition, Tropical Boat Tour, Pure Nature and Jungle Adventure are available for cruise guests. We personally check which experience fits your ship’s actual port time.
The Tropical Boat Tour is especially relaxed, with a duration of about three hours, short walking distances and an easy activity level.
The Tropical Boat Tour is often a good choice. Depending on mobility and interests, Pure Nature or the Caribbean Expedition may also be a good fit. We are happy to advise you personally.
Independent travelers can book the Caribbean Expedition, Tropical Boat Tour, Paddling Paradise and Jungle Adventure. Pure Nature is currently offered only to cruise guests.
Yes. Every tour presented on the English website is offered with an English-speaking guide. Multilingual support is available on request.
No. No deposit is required. Payment is made in cash on site.
If your cruise ship does not call at Puerto Limón, there are no costs.
No. Wildlife moves freely in its natural environment. Sightings are possible but cannot be guaranteed.
Select “Personal Advice” in the booking assistant or tell us about your interests, preferred duration and mobility. We will then recommend a suitable tour.