Known as Costa Rica 's Amazon because of its surrounding rain forest, the Tortuguero Canal region is rich with exotic flora and fauna. You'll enjoy a short scenic bus ride, passing by banana plantations and small, rustic towns as you make your way to the canals. Arriving to Mar Azul Hotel, You'll then board covered boats for the highlight of your tour: a cruise through the Tortuguero jungle canals, part of the river system that parallels Costa Rica 's Caribbean coast.

As you leisurely float along the canals, keep an eye out for monkeys, crocodiles, sloths and toucans, along with the variety of exotic flora that thrives in this rich ecosystem.

After this amazing expedition, we will drive south for about 60 minutes, to Cahuita National Park .

Cahuita National Park is located at just 60 minutes from the Pier on the Caribbean side of the country. 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 tropical moist forest, along with swamps forest and marshland. Cahuita is a perfect place for those who want to enjoy the sun, the sand and a beach in the Caribbean Sea .

Upon arrival to Cahuita Town , we will get into the park for a nature walk and enjoy the rich biodiversity of the area, along a flat and shady trail that runs along the shoreline. Monkeys, iguanas, birds, caymans and many other species are very common to see during this tour.

Costa Rica shore excursions by Greenway Nature Tours.

DURATION: 5 hours

INCLUDES: 90 minutes boat trip on the tortuguero Canal, Entrance fee to Cahuita National Park, naturalist tour guide and bottled water.
DEPARTURES: From the Pier.
8:00 AM All Ships, All Cruise Lines.
10:00 AM for Carnival Liberty only.
PRICE: $75.00 per person.
WHAT´S TO BRING: Camera, hiking shoes, binoculars and hat .