Costa Rica

Your cruise ship will call at the port of Puerto Limon, Costa Rica’s most important port situated on the east coast of the country. Established in 1502, Puerto Limon is one of the oldest cities in the country.

Costa Rica is renowned for its biodiversity and the country’s warm climate helped developed its main trade export, that of bananas. Spanish is the official language and the Costa Rican colon is the currency nationwide.

Visitors will discover that Puerto Limon is quite an underdeveloped city which means it is not too touristy and holidaymakers here will receive a warm welcome from the naturally hospitable Costa Ricans. The crafts market in Puerto Limon has fine examples of the country’s handicrafts and souvenirs. In addition to coffee, perhaps the best in the world, you could bring back wooden handicrafts or woven hammocks.

Puerto Limon truly is a unique travel destination and a vacation here will be marked by contrasts – the charming town itself and the stunning Tortuguero Canal – take a boat ride up the canal and look out for the diverse wildlife, such as the native sloths and exotic butterflies.

With a national park within easy reach and banana plantations outside the city be sure to take advantage of our excursion packages which will help passengers enjoy the best deals on sights and attractions during their day off the cruise ship.