Butterfly Garden & Tortuguero Canals: A Unique Tropical Adventure
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Immerse yourself in a unique experience with our Limón tour, where we stand out for the diversity and authenticity of our stops. In addition to the City Tour, visits to a fruit stand, banana and cocoa plantations, and beach time where you can have lunch, the highlight is our visit to the "Maratopia" butterfly sanctuary and the boat tour through the Tortuguero canals. These experiences provide you with a unique perspective on Costa Rica's rich biodiversity. Our mission is to provide you with a comprehensive and authentic journey that goes beyond the conventional. Join us to discover the true essence of Costa Rica on a tour that stands out for its diversity and cultural richness.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Experience our full-day shore excursion designed exclusively for cruise passengers!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Maratopia
Immerse yourself in the magic of the Costa Rican Caribbean by exploring a butterfly sanctuary specializing in the beautiful morpho butterflies. Get a glimpse into the life of these creatures, from their larval stage to their transformation. There is also the opportunity to encounter turtles, frogs, and sloths. Stroll through tropical gardens teeming with life. Additionally, enjoy a leisurely tour through plantations of banana, pineapple, mango, papaya, and more! Dive into the biodiversity of the Costa Rican Caribbean and discover the fascination of its fauna and flora!
Mangrove Souvenir and Fruit Shop
Discover the fresh and vibrant flavors of Costa Rica at a local fruit stand, where you’ll have the chance to taste tropical delights like sweet pineapple, juicy papaya, mini bananas, crispy platanitos, ripe watermelon, and even sip fresh coconut water. Sample tastings of fruit and local coffee are complimentary. If you’d like to try a Caribbean patty or a chilled coconut, they’re available for just $1–$2. Right next to the fruit stand, there’s also a small souvenir shop with handmade crafts and local products. You’ll find great gift ideas, including magnets, wooden carvings, and bags of Costa Rica’s famous high-quality coffee, known worldwide for its smooth flavor and rich aroma.
What‘s Included
Fresh Fruits
All entries
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port pickup and drop-off
Bilingual tour guide
Options
Butterfly Garden & Tortuguero Canals: A Unique Tropical Adventure
Private Tour
Private service
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great day trip!!
Tracybv,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great day trip!! Catherine was an awesome guide!! We also got to see monkeys and that made me happy!! We ended up with a little rain but it did not dampen our day!
Everything in one!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
illaryc2025,,May 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything about this experience was fantastic. The transportation was super comfortable, clean, and on time, with a very friendly driver. We started at the Butterfly Garden, a beautiful and peaceful place full of color and life. Watching the butterflies up close through their different life stages was fascinating, and the area is well maintained and accessible for all types of visitors. Then we went on the boat tour through the Tortuguero canals, and it was absolutely stunning. The nature is unreal, we saw monkeys, birds, caimans, and even 3 sloths 🦥 ! Our guide was one of the best we’ve ever had, super knowledgeable, passionate about his work, and very attentive to everyone in the group. Everything was well organized and ran smoothly. This is a must do experience if you’re in Costa Rica and want to connect with nature in a meaningful way. Highly recommended!
The best experience in Costa Rica
nathaliez585,,Jan 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very easy to find the company and the guide when we got off the cruise, we started the day very fun thanks to the guide José as he is very nice and has a lot of knowledge, we managed to see many animals like sloths, monkeys, iguanas, basilisks and many birds, he knew how to give us a fun tour and with a lot of information. The car was very clean, had good air conditioning and good internet. Thank you for giving us an excellent tour, it was the best tour of our entire career on the cruise, we left a beautiful memory of Costa Rica.
A perfect taste of Limon
jenwV9494HO,,Jan 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We ended up being the only two who booked this tour so we had an amazing private tour with Kimberly (guide) and Anita (driver). The tour van was older and a little rough around the edges, but that didn't get in the way of this being one of the best tours I've ever been on. They were both so friendly and Kimberly was extremely knowledgeable about Limon and the places we visited. The butterfly house didn't have many butterflies due to recent heavy rains, but our guide Gabriel more than made up for it by touring the grounds with us and introducing us to the many plants and creatures. We were able to sample various fruits, including a tiny one I have never heard of before. On the canal tour we were able to see sloths (both varieties), howler monkeys, a caiman, and many different birds. Kimberly toured us through the organic plantation, where we also learned about many of the fruits grown in Limon. Be sure to try the roasted cacao beans with coconut, cinnamon, and sugar in the gift shop - so delicious! I would 100% recommend this tour!
A wonderful taste of Limon
Jennifer W,,Jan 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We ended up being the only two who booked this tour so we had an amazing private tour with Kimberly (guide) and Anita (driver). The tour van was older and a little rough around the edges, but that didn't get in the way of this being one of the best tours I've ever been on. They were both so friendly and Kimberly was extremely knowledgeable about Limon and the places we visited. The butterfly house didn't have many butterflies due to recent heavy rains, but our guide Gabriel more than made up for it by touring the grounds with us and introducing us to the many plants and creatures. We were able to sample various fruits, including a tiny one I have never heard of before. On the canal tour we were able to see sloths (both varieties), howler monkeys, a caiman, and many different birds. Kimberly toured us through the organic plantation, where we also learned about many of the fruits grown in Limon. Be sure to try the roasted cacao beans with coconut, cinnamon, and sugar in the gift shop - so delicious! I would 100% recommend this tour!
It was excellent, the best guide Nicole, very nice and informative, Take the tour with her because she is excellent ♥️♥️
Jeannet C,,Apr 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide Nicole Exceptional, the best guide in Limón, very informative and careful with everyone, highly recommended for everyone who wants to take your
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