Puerto Limon

MSC Cruises vacations are designed to offer a complete experience of relaxation and well-being as well as the ability to explore some of the world’s most fascinating destinations.

And Puerto Limon is one of them. As your luxury cruise liner pulls into the dock at Costa Rica’s busiest and most important port, you will feel the rush of activity as international cargo ships ferry their daily exports of the country’s precious export – bananas – around the globe.

We believe that some of the best and most memorable vacations should include packages that are diverse and suit everyone and this particular set of shore excursions represents one of the best deals around for both historical interest and unadulterated tropical escapism.

Puerto Limon was established in 1502 when Christopher Columbus stopped here during his exploration of the New World. Located 165 km east of San José, Puerto Limon has an authentic air and is less touristy than other cities.

Whilst colourful open-air markets offer great opportunities for purchasing crafts and souvenirs, the main appeal with this unique destination on our Caribbean cruise itinerary lies out of town.

Costa Rica, one of the world’s most geographically diverse countries, is renowned for its stunning tropical scenery. Venture off-the-beaten track and seek out a lost corner of paradise in unspoiled jungle and rainforest adventures.

Get back to nature and watch gentle giant sea turtles lay their eggs on the wave-raked beaches of Tortuguero; snorkel coral reefs at Cahuita; surf at Puerto Viejo; drift along the jungle canal from Tortuguero to Barra del Colorado or try animal- and bird-spotting in the mangroves.