Rainforest Tour in Costa Rica | near Puerto Viejo | Jungle and Farm Hike | Bananito Limon

Discover the rainforest in Costa Rica, a real lush jungle in the Province of Limon near Bananito, close to Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, and Puerto Limón; experience the real thing and meet the Locals.

We have lots of wildlife and are surrounded by nature, the river Bananito on our boundary, and a waterfall deep inside the forest. This tour is rated on TripAdvisor with five stars!

Local meals are included, and enjoy the wildlife and unique nature of Costa Rica on the Southern Caribbean Site. Eco Lodges are also available.

The tour of our property near the village of Bananito is exceptional. Not only because there is (still) very little Bananito tourism but also because we protect about 300 acres of tropical rainforest, together with the neighbor, from hunting and logging, which makes the place flourish with flora and fauna, serving as a cradle of biodiversity.

Here, we have built ranchos in harmony with nature, where we will get a welcome and an introduction to the place. Historically interesting, indigenous people must have lived on these lands for centuries. We have made some archeological discoveries.

Next, we follow a trail that leads deep into the forest, the sky covered by ancient jungle giants and many tropical plant and animal species, to find a hidden waterfall. After the first excursion, we’re back at the Rancho, have a wood stove lunch, and drink tropical fruit juices. Who can explore the closer surroundings, swim in the river, or relax in the hammock to enjoy the place?

After a well-deserved rest, it is time to see the organic farm part. There are many Cacao, Lemon, Avocado, and other tropical fruit trees to find. We can sustainably teach you how to grow bananas, pineapple, and organic tropical fruits.

Do not forget all the medicinal herbs. On the way, we pass by my house and see how a Dutch guy lives in the tropics. Before returning, taste our homemade chocolate and maybe take some with you.

Duration

Approximately: 6 hours.

What to bring with you

Closed footwear, swimsuit for river and waterfall, towel, mosquito spray, drink bottle, water. We have our fresh, controlled water source. Take rain cover with you and long trousers.

Our Tour guides

Our guides are genuinely local and experienced tour professionals. They harbor a sincere and profound passion for nature and wildlife, deeply respect Costa Rican culture, are thoroughly prepared, and are licensed by the ICT (Costa Rican Tourism Institute). They will love to show you the rich jungle and wildlife Bananito offers.

Pricing

For pricing, see the shop product page and the “Additional Information” Tab; minimum group size [adults] = two persons. For youngster discounts, visit the product page!

What is included

A local Costa Rican lunch, chocolate made from organic cacao and fresh fruits. And, of course, a very experienced and dedicated local tour guide. Fresh water and the entrance to the waterfall.

Optional

We have different lodges, with water and electricity, and some accommodations for groups [for fit people].

Lodges, if available, are priced upon request. Nothing is more natural than waking up in the lush nature of Bananito, and we can provide healthy local Costa Rican breakfast and meals on request.

If you want to stay in our Lodges, bring with your overstay equipment, like a toothbrush and some clothes.

Bananito is a village away from the tourist track. Most things are about bananas. Dole, fruit company, Chiquita, and Del Monte, provide a lot of low-skill jobs.

But as you follow the Bananito River upstream, nature takes overhand more and more.

After 4 miles there is a tiny village called Banaga where most people live from their farms and there is practically no tourism. The local bar ‘Monterrey’ is our meeting point, and from there, we cross the river.

Now you have reached our property (300 acres), a true ‘green paradise’, reaching from the edge of the river till deep into Primary Rainforest.

Johnny Abraham’s, now my neighbor is where I, “Quote from Tour guide David – called The Dutch Biologist of Cahuita”, started to discover the Bananito area and jungle existence.

He has been living on the other side of the river all his life, his father is from Spain, mom is indigenous to Bribri. In the old days, their family was famous for their farming skills.

During his ten years of visits and stays, he taught David how to build a house and grow food. They spend many nights conversing about things in life. Finding out there is lots more to it than just the material part.

He learned lots till one day, became his neighbor, and bought 80 acres of Lush Jungle, to live and work.

Together they are receiving and guiding people on over 300 acres of jungle properties.

On the riverside, there is a place to barbecue or jump off the ridge right into the current.

There is a big wooden Rancho, with thatched leaves, where Johnnie, his neighbor lives with his wife and daughter. This is where you will be welcomed, where food will be cooked for us, and we prepare for the first excursion.

From there it is a path that leads out of the garden area with cabins, into the secondary rainforest. It was farmland approximately 40 years ago, nevertheless, it has already become quite a diverse wilderness. Trees grow amazingly fast in these tropical regions.

As the trail now gets more narrow, the surroundings intensify. Sometimes sounds surprise us or is it just the humidity that makes you sweat, imagine if it rains, this is the real thing.

Who knows what we will encounter proceeding upwards to the primary rainforested foothills of the Caribbean slope? Pay attention to every step now, do not touch until you watch. There could even be a Jaguar around.

Far in the green distance, we start to notice the sound of water falling, our goal is near, a refreshing dip under a ton of water.

It is not necessary to drink bottled water. The Finca has its fresh water source. The drinking water comes from several springs uphill, the quality has been tested and is pure and fresh, and healthy water, free from the use of agrochemicals and there are no cattle whose feces might pollute it.

As the Finca Taykü Land, borders with the Bananito river, you can enjoy a
variety of swimming spots. The Finca even has its own Waterfall, deep inside the rainforest. The Bananito River gives great relief from the tropical
heat even more after having done some kind of activities, like hiking tours (or working on the land).

Right now (2022) we have built two houses, one big enough for 8 people to stay, and a community area that serves as camping spot and get together.

But we do not plan to stop building yet, there are more accommodations on the agenda, some simple, others more luxurious.

Together with our neighbor finca Tayku, we can accommodate groups up till 24 people in Eco Lodges, the Campsite and the Group Accommodation.