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As Costa Rica’s major Caribbean port of call, Limon offers a scenic launching pad for tours of the country’s forested interior. The first stop for most visitors: a speedy aerial tram, which transports visitors through the tangled canopy of a 1,000-acre nature preserve. Travelers also tour the region by boat, hopping directly from their cruise ship to a smaller vessel able to navigate twisting jungle rivers.

Despite its state-of-the-art cruise ship center, Limon remains a wild, natural spot on the Costa Rican coastline. Rainbow-colored birds, sea turtles and the occasional curious monkey greet those touring the rainforest; the fragrance of fresh tropical flowers and ripe bananas, a popular local product, delight hikers, too. Those looking for more adventure during shore leave can try white-water rafting, another favorite local pastime.

Language: Spanish     Currency: Colon (CRC), US$