Veragua Rainforest Experience and Tram Ride in Puerto Limon
Overview
Located less than one hour from the town of Puerto Limón and with enchanting views of the endless mountains of the Talamanca Range, the Veragua Rainforest allows visitors to explore the natural wonders of Costa Rica’s breathtaking tropical rainforest.
Enjoy a day of discovery and adventure in the Veragua Rainforest mountain reserve, which National Geographic Traveler called “The Cream of the Cream of the Rainforest”. Surrounded by 100% rainforest, the private reserve borders the spectacular La Amistad International Park the largest nature reserve in Central America.
You will stroll along easily accessible trails to the tram. You will then enter an open-air gondola system that will take you through the primary rain forest past 300-year-old trees and down to the riverbank. You will then walk the Trail of the Giants, so named for the huge trees lining the riverbank or op to hike on the Puma Waterfall trail. Ride the tram to the top station and visit the biological research station.
Enjoy a day of discovery and adventure in the Veragua Rainforest mountain reserve, which National Geographic Traveler called “The Cream of the Cream of the Rainforest”. Surrounded by 100% rainforest, the private reserve borders the spectacular La Amistad International Park the largest nature reserve in Central America.
You will stroll along easily accessible trails to the tram. You will then enter an open-air gondola system that will take you through the primary rain forest past 300-year-old trees and down to the riverbank. You will then walk the Trail of the Giants, so named for the huge trees lining the riverbank or op to hike on the Puma Waterfall trail. Ride the tram to the top station and visit the biological research station.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Naturalist Tour Guide
- Round Trip Tram Ride at Veragua Rainforest
- Nature walk into the rainforest with guide
- Bottled water
- Countryside driving along small towns and plantations
- Entry/Admission - Veragua Rainforest Park
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Puerto Limon, Puerto Limon, Province of Limon
Limón, commonly known as Puerto Limón, is a district, the capital city and main hub of Limón province, as well as of the Limón canton in Costa Rica. It is the seventh largest city in Costa Rica, with a population of over 55, 000, and is home of the Afro-Costa Rican community.
The pier is located right in front of the city and it is a small town that you can explore easily with a short walk.
During our tour, our guide will provide a short city tour where you will be able to learn about its culture, traditions and principal attractions.
On the way to Veragua Rainforest, enjoy the countryside, passing by small local communities, plantations, and learn all about the culture of the caribbean region of Costa Rica
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Veragua Rainforest Park, Brisas de Veragua, 12 km South from the Liverpool Entrance on the Highway to Limon, Puerto Limon 70101 Costa Rica
Veragua is a private biological reserve located just 60 minutes from Puerto Limón. It is an extensive virgin forest that borders one of the largest biological reserves in Costa Rica. It has a scientific station where various studies of the ecosystem, flora and fauna are carried out.
Veragua has beautiful easily accessible trails that will take you to the very heart of the mountain. The entrance to the forest is through a ride on a cable car that will take you through the treetops. The view is impressive.
During the walk, our professional naturalist guides will explain the most important aspects of the forest and try to find wild animals for your enjoyment.
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Puerto Limon, Puerto Limon, Province of Limon
Limón, commonly known as Puerto Limón, is a district, the capital city and main hub of Limón province, as well as of the Limón canton in Costa Rica. It is the seventh largest city in Costa Rica, with a population of over 55, 000, and is home of the Afro-Costa Rican community.
The pier is located right in front of the city and it is a small town that you can explore easily with a short walk.
During our tour, our guide will provide a short city tour where you will be able to learn about its culture, traditions and principal attractions.
On the way to Veragua Rainforest, enjoy the countryside, passing by small local communities, plantations, and learn all about the culture of the caribbean region of Costa Rica
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Veragua Rainforest Park, Brisas de Veragua, 12 km South from the Liverpool Entrance on the Highway to Limon, Puerto Limon 70101 Costa Rica
Veragua is a private biological reserve located just 60 minutes from Puerto Limón. It is an extensive virgin forest that borders one of the largest biological reserves in Costa Rica. It has a scientific station where various studies of the ecosystem, flora and fauna are carried out.
Veragua has beautiful easily accessible trails that will take you to the very heart of the mountain. The entrance to the forest is through a ride on a cable car that will take you through the treetops. The view is impressive.
During the walk, our professional naturalist guides will explain the most important aspects of the forest and try to find wild animals for your enjoyment.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- The use of mask is not mandatory any more in Costa Rica. Customers can use them optional. Spare mask can be provided by our staff upon request and alcohol in gel is provided in all our buses. All our staff is fully vaccinated
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Julie_L
January 2023
We had a very nice experience with Alberto our guide and Peto, our driver. Good communication and very informative. Bus was clean and comfortable, all stops provided restroom availability. Our guide was very polite and wanted us to get the most from our experience.
We had a very nice experience with Alberto our guide and Peto, our driver. Good communication and very informative. Bus was clean and comfortable, all stops provided restroom availability. Our guide was very polite and wanted us to get the most from our experience.HA_L
January 2023
What a great tour - saw the Veragua nRain forest - took a tram, hiked to a waterfall and then cruised on the Tortuguero canal. Our guide Alberto (Pete) and driver Omar (sp?) were wonderful A++++. The same excursion on our cruise ship was $80 more. Highly recommend this one - lots of biodiversity
What a great tour - saw the Veragua nRain forest - took a tram, hiked to a waterfall and then cruised on the Tortuguero canal. Our guide Alberto (Pete) and driver Omar (sp?) were wonderful A++++. The same excursion on our cruise ship was $80 more. Highly recommend this one - lots of biodiversity