Panama Canal & Central America

  • From £4,490
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  • 15 Days
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  • 6 Guided Tours
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  • 7 Countries

San Jose (Puerto Limón), Costa Rica

Puerto Limón is the gateway to one of the world’s most biodiverse countries. In 1502, Christopher Columbus landed on the nearby island of Isla Uvita. Puerto Limón boasts a diversity of its own. Italian, Jamaican and Chinese residents descended from immigrants who came here to lay the railroad to San José in the late 19th century. Coffee exports from the highlands, and the later arrival of the United Fruit Company, helped to bolster the local economy. Today, a rich Afro-Caribbean heritage is prevalent, with many speaking a creole form of English, Limonese Creole.

Shore Excursions

Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.

Tortuguero Canals

Explore a lush network of natural waterways and manmade canals in one of Costa Rica’s unique coastal environments.

Included

Rainforest by Train & Boat

Take a scenic drive, cruise the waterways of the Tortuguero Canals and enjoy a train ride in the countryside.

Nature Walk & Aerial Tram

Immerse yourself in the verdant natural beauty of the Veragua Rainforest.

Costa Rican Hacienda

Enjoy an authentic hacienda experience rooted in the heritage and culture of Costa Rica.

Sloth Sanctuary & Canoe Ride

Admire the amazing work of the rescue center at the Aviarios del Caribe Sloth Sanctuary.

The Cacao Museum

Learn how cocoa beans have been cultivated and processed as chocolate for more than 100 years.

All-Terrain Vehicle Ride & Nature Walk

Venture out to experience the wild beauty of Costa Rica in an all-terrain vehicle, and enjoy a nature walk.

Privileged Access

Cahuita National Park & Beach Break

Explore one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful and scenic regions during an excursion to Cahuita National Park.

Rainforest Sky Walk

Immerse yourself in nature as you experience the verdant beauty of the rainforest canopies from above.

River Kayaking & Nature Walk

Explore Costa Rica’s natural beauty by kayak and on foot, and visit the vibrant fishing village of Puerto Viejo.

Costa Rica’s Culture & Agriculture

Set out to explore the culture and history of Costa Rica during an all-encompassing excursion.

Shore excursions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.