Cahuita National Park Jungle Hike

Cahuita National Park Jungle Hike
From USD $60.00
  • Duration: 5 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula
  • Product code: PNHNNT

The Cahuita National Park & Banana Plantation tour begins at the port where you hop on an air-conditioned motor bus for a one-hour drive along scenic roads, passing quaint villages on your way to Cahuita National Park.

Cahuita, from the indigenous worlds kawe or mahogany and ta or point, was created in 1970 to protect the country´s largest coral reef. One hundred twenty-three species of fish have been listed here, along with a variety of corals and other invertebrates.

The park also protects an example of the tropical moist forest, along with swamps forest and marshland. Cahuita is a perfect place for those who want to enjoy a beautiful tropical beach, rainforest, and abundant wildlife. Upon arrival at Cahuita Town, you will get into the park for a 45 minutes nature walk to enjoy the rich biodiversity of the area, along a flat and shady trail that runs along the shoreline. Monkeys, Sloths, Iguanas, Toucans, Colorful Frogs, and many other species are very common to see during this tour. This is a very easy walk for all, from kids to seniors.

From the pier to Cahuita you will pass lots of banana plantations and our tour guide will stop in one of them, where many interesting facts about this amazing fruit will be explained: The Crop, harvesting, processing, packing, and exportation. Costa Rica is the second largest banana producer in the world and 80% of the plantations are located in Limon province, becoming one of the most important economic activities in the region.

Our Cahuita National Park & Banana Plantation Tour is an excellent introduction to the culture and Rain Forest of Costa Rica.


What's included:

  • Entrance fee
  • Guides
  • Roundtrip Transportation

What to bring:

  • Camera
  • Cap or Hat
  • Change of clothes
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Swimming suit
  • Towel
  • Water bottle

Notes: 

  • Additional charge if the pick-up is at Hotel outside Puerto Viejo de Limón.
  • Every child must be accompanied by two adults, in case the child travels with only one adult, the child must pay the full adult fare.