Kayak tour Puerto Limón – your paddle adventure on the Rio Banano starts directly at Maratopia on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica.
Paddle Paradise
- Personal excursion where your guide takes time for you.
- Experience the Río Banano directly behind Maratopia from a very special perspective.
- Relaxed paddling tour through tropical nature and green river landscape.
- Especially suitable for local tourism, Costa Rica holidaymakers, families, nature lovers and cruise guests.
- Perfect for everyone who wants to combine nature, tranquility and an easy adventure.
- With a little luck you will hear or see howler monkeys, sloths, exotic birds, iguanas and other animals on the riverbank.
- Start at our small jetty at Maratopia.
- Secure and guarded parking space directly at Maratopia on your own arrival.
- Afterwards you will visit the tropical jungle garden Maratopia.
- Entrance to Maratopia without a queue.
- Tasting seasonal fruits from our own cultivation and bottled water.
- Small groups instead of mass tourism.
- Ideal for anyone who wants to experience Costa Rica calmly, authentically and actively.
- Tips may not be included.
Duration
3 hours
Price (arrival by car)
Adults: 60 USD
Children up to 14
Years: 30 USD
Price (call from the port)
Adults: 70 USD
Children up to 14 years: 30 USD
Start
Your paddle paradise starts directly at Maratopia on the Río Banano. Your guide awaits you there and accompanies you to our small jetty, from which your paddling experience begins.
If you arrive by car, you can park directly at Maratopia. The parking lot is secure and guarded so you can leave your vehicle at peace during the tour.
This tour is especially aimed at guests who are already traveling in Costa Rica, to locals, expats, families and anyone looking for a relaxing nature excursion off the classic tourist routes.
For cruise guests, we also offer pick-up directly at the port in Puerto Limón. Our guides keep an eye on your arrival time, so you don't have to worry if your ship docks a little later.
Rio Banano
Behind Maratopia, the Río Banano awaits you - a quiet, tropical river that stretches through the green landscape of the Caribbean region. This is where your little paddle adventure begins at our own jetty.
Before you go on the water, you get a short briefing. Afterwards you can relax and experience nature from the water. This tour is not a hectic sports program, but a quiet nature experience with a light portion of adventure.
As you glide over the Río Banano, you can enjoy the special atmosphere of the river: the greenery on the shore, the tropical sounds, the water below you and the tranquility away from the great excursion routes.
With a little luck you will discover exotic birds, iguanas or other animals on the riverbank. Howler monkeys are also often heard in the area and sometimes seen in the trees around Maratopia.
Your paddling experience
The paddling paradise is ideal if you want to actively but not extremely experience Costa Rica. You don't need to be a professional and don't have to perform at your best. The focus is on nature, calm, movement and the special feeling of being on the move in the middle of the tropical landscape.
This tour is particularly interesting for local tourism: you don't have to drive far, you don't have to plan a whole day and you can still experience a completely different side of the Caribbean region. The Río Banano offers you nature, relaxation and adventure right outside the door.
You can let the surroundings work on you at your pace, take beautiful photos and experience the Río Banano from a perspective that many visitors don't get to know.
This tour is particularly suitable for guests who do not want a long hike, but still want to experience something active and special. It combines light movement with a real sense of nature and remains pleasantly relaxed.
After your paddling experience, it's back to Maratopia.
maratopia
Then you dive into the tropical jungle garden of Maratopia. Huge blue morpho butterflies, colorful poison dart frogs and, with a little luck, free-living sloths await you here.
Since the sloths are free-living animals, we cannot guarantee that there will always be some. Most of the time, however, they show themselves to our visitors and provide special memories.
Also discover iguanas, tropical plants, exotic species of birds and, with a bit of luck, howler monkeys, which make themselves comfortable in the trees around Maratopia.
In the back of Maratopia, you can see bananas growing sun-ripened on their plants, decorating the soil, and papayas absorb the tropical sun. Afterwards, a small fruit tasting of seasonal fruits awaits you, mostly from your own harvest.
This combination of paddling experience and Maratopia makes the tour particularly pleasant: you get nature, light activity, beautiful photo motifs and real tropical impressions in a relaxed excursion.
With many beautiful memories, your trip ends again at Maratopia. For cruise guests, head back to Puerto Limón.
Special note on pick-up time:
For guests from Costa Rica, the tour starts and ends directly at Maratopia. You can travel comfortably by car and park your vehicle in our secure, guarded parking lot.
If you arrive by cruise ship, we will pick you up directly at the port in Puerto Limón. Our default cruise guests start time is 8:00 am. If your ship docks later, the tour starts once your ship has arrived and you are allowed to disembark.
Then please come directly to the meeting point at the port exit, on the street side. If your ship is late, our guides will wait until the ship arrives. The tour will be carried out according to the arrival time of your ship.
End point: The tour at Maratopia ends for guests arriving directly. For cruise guests, the tour ends again at the port in Puerto Limón.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Paddle Paradise in Puerto Limón
Where can you go on a nice kayak tour in Puerto Limón?
In Puerto Limón, Maratopia offers a nature-loving kayaking tour on the Caribbean coast on the untouched Rio Banano River of Costa Rica with the paddle paradise. The tour is particularly suitable for local visitors, families, couples and nature lovers who would like to experience a relaxed excursion on the water.
Is the paddle paradise also suitable for local visitors from Limon?
Yes, the paddle paradise is also aimed at Costa Rica visitors and local visitors from Limón and the surrounding area. If you are looking for a special day trip, a nature experience at the weekend or a quiet activity with family and friends, you will find a nice alternative to the beach, town or restaurant visit here.
Is the kayak tour suitable for families with children?
Yes, the kayak tour is also suitable for families with children, provided the children are safely accompanied and feel comfortable on the water. The tour is quiet, close to nature and offers children the opportunity to experience Costa Rica's Caribbean nature from a different perspective.
How long is the kayak tour in the paddle paradise?
The tour takes about 2-3 hours. As a result, the paddle paradise is well suited for a half-day trip to Puerto Limón, both for local guests and visitors who only have limited time.
How much does the paddle paradise cost if you arrive?
If you arrive, the paddle paradise costs $60 per adult and $30 per child. The start takes place directly at Maratopia, where guests can park their vehicle in a safe and guarded parking lot.
Is there a secure parking at Maratopia?
Yes, at Maratopia there is a safe and guarded parking lot. This is particularly useful for local visitors from Limón, Cahuita, Puerto Viejo or the surrounding area who want to come to a kayak tour with their own car.
Can you book the paddle paradise with pickup from the port?
Yes, the paddle paradise can also be booked including pick-up from the port in Puerto Limón. In this case, the tour costs $70 per adult and $30 per child. This option is particularly suitable for cruise guests or visitors without their own vehicle.
Is the paddling paradise a good weekend activity in Limón?
Yes, the paddle paradise is a good weekend activity for people passing through, from Limón and the surrounding area. The tour combines movement, nature, water and relaxation and is ideal for anyone who wants to escape everyday life for a few hours.
Do you need kayaking experience?
No, for the paddle paradise you don't need any special prior knowledge of kayaking. The tour is designed in such a way that even beginners can participate. The guide takes his time and makes sure that the guests feel safe and comfortable.
Is the kayak tour exhausting?
The kayak tour is active, but not intended as a strenuous sports tour. Guests should always be healthy and flexible, but the focus is on the experience: enjoying nature, kayaking together and consciously perceive the surroundings.
Which animals can you see at the paddle paradise?
Depending on the weather, time of day and luck, guests can watch different animals during the kayak tour. These include birds, iguanas, sloths, butterflies and other tropical Caribbean animals. Since it is nature, animal observations cannot be guaranteed.
Is the paddle paradise suitable for couples?
Yes, the paddle paradise is very suitable for couples. The calm atmosphere on the water, the tropical environment and the shared experience make the tour a nice activity for couples who want to do something special in Puerto Limón.
Is the paddle paradise also suitable for groups?
Yes, the paddle paradise is also suitable for groups, friends, families or local teams. If you want to experience something active and nature-loving together, you will find a relaxed group tour away from normal everyday life here.
What should you bring to the kayak tour?
Comfortable clothing, clothing that can get wet, sun and rain protection, insect protection, water, some cash and a camera or a cell phone with waterproof protection are recommended. For your own arrival, the secure parking at Maratopia is available.
Is the paddling paradise dependent on the weather?
Yes, like many nature activities in Costa Rica, the paddle paradise is also weather-dependent. Light tropical rain is part of the Caribbean region. In unfavorable conditions, it is decided on site how the process can be designed safely and pleasantly.
Why is the paddle paradise a good alternative to the beach?
The paddle paradise is a good alternative to the classic beach visit, because guests become active and experience nature from the water. Instead of just lying on the beach, you discover the surroundings, move and experience the tropical Caribbean coast more intensively.
Can you associate Paddleparadies with a visit to Maratopia?
A visit to Maratopia is part of the paddle paradise and is included. Guests can experience the kayak tour and then enjoy the atmosphere of Maratopia, for example with tropical nature, butterflies and fresh fruit.
For whom is the paddle paradise particularly suitable?
The paddle paradise is particularly suitable for local visitors who travel to Costa Rica by car, spend their holidays in Puerto Viejo, Cahuita or Limón and surroundings, families, couples, small groups, companies and companies, nature lovers and guests who have a relaxed activity on the looking for water. Cruise guests can also book the tour with pick-up from the port.
Where does the paddle paradise start?
If you arrive, the paddle paradise starts directly at Maratopia. Guests can park their vehicle in the secure and guarded parking lot. For guests with port pick-up, the meeting point before the tour is precisely coordinated.
How to book the Paddle Paradise in Puerto Limón?
The paddle paradise can be booked directly through Maratopia. For local visitors, it is recommended to have your own arrival with a secure parking space. Guests without their own vehicle can book the tour including pick-up from the port in Puerto Limón.