Panoramic Bus Tour

OVERVIEW

Settle in for a leisurely and immensely scenic drive through the countryside for an enlightening look at rural life on the outskirts of Puerto Limon. As you travel through the verdant fertile landscape, you will learn much about the importance of agriculture to the economy and how it influences the local lifestyle. While pausing at one of the many banana plantations, you will discover how the fruit is grown, packaged and shipped worldwide. Bananas were first cultivated in Costa Rica in 1878, making it the first Central American country to grow the crop. You will see bananas and an array of other fresh produce while stopping at an outdoor market. Pineapples, mangos and more exotic fruits such as mamey sapotes will likely be displayed in abundance. A look at Bananito town will lend insight into the typical daily lives of the Costa Ricans that work on the fruit plantations.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy a relaxing drive through the fertile countryside on the outskirts of Puerto Limon.
• Pause at a banana plantation for an understanding of the fruit’s economic importance.
• Stop in Bananito town for a look at the local lifestyle and culture.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.