Cahuita National Park Hike + Limon Banana Plantation Tour

Seek out wildlife and explore the lush rainforest at Cahuita National Park then visit Costa Rica's most important cash crop, a Limon banana plantation. Perfect for all ages and activity levels, the Cahuita National Park + Banana Plantation combo is a great way to experience both natural and cultural influences of Puerto Limon, Costa Rica.

Cahuita National Park Nature Walk

Originally protected due to the diversity of rich coral reef, the Cahuita National Park is now well loved for its accessible nature trails and abundant wildlife. In fact, some of the parks trails are even wheelchair accessible. Your Cahuita National Park nature hike is just under a mile and has a duration of about 45 minutes, depending on the amount of wildlife we spot.

With 2,732 acres of protected land and 55,200 acres of protected marine life, Cahuita National Park is home to a huge variety of species both above ground and below. In the marine park, they have identified 30 different species of coral reef and over 120 different species of tropical fish! On land however, the combination of mangroves, swamps, rainforest and creeks are the perfect haven for a huge variety of animals and birds alike. Your guide will help you spot both howler and white-faced monkeys as well as sloths chillin in the trees. Racoons and Coatimundi are also commonly spotted in the trees or running across the path.

Another animal that you may see scurrying across the hiking trail, or across the water is basilisks. You may know them as Jesus lizards as they can literally walk on water. Speaking of lizards and the like, do not stray off the path! Cahuita National Park is also home to a variety of snakes and of course Costa Rica's famous poison dart frogs. Not to worry, your guides will be able to spot them so you can appreciate them at a safe distance. Oh! If you love birds, Cahuita is rich with both forest and water birds. Keep on the lookout for a variety of species including hummingbirds, kingfishers, ibis, herons and even toucans!

Costa Rica Banana Plantation Visit

After we have explored Cahuita, we will head back north along the coconut palm lined coast past typical Caribbean style homes and through banana fields. Bananas are the second largest export in Costa Rica supplying nearly 80% of the world’s bananas. Just check the sticker next time you are at the supermarket, your breakfast smoothie most likely had a little bit of Costa Rica in it daily. Hard working Costa Ricans helped bring that banana to your table. So, what better place to learn about the culture of Costa Rica than a banana plantation!

Your guide will give you a bit more insight on the banana production processes. You will learn how a new banana plant grows. You can learn the methods they use to keep the bugs away without pesticides. Discover how bananas are packed and shipped all over the world, and most importantly, how you have been bringing home a bit of Costa Rica every time you went to the market. A visit to a banana plantation truly is a fascinating cultural experience in Costa Rica we hope you enjoy.

Nature and culture meet on this incredible shore excursion in Puerto Limon. Our tours host small groups only and spaces fill up fast. Don't miss out! Book your Cahuita National Park hike + Banana Plantation in Costa Rica with The Real Deal Tours today!