Points of Interest
- Plantations
Description
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
United Fruit Company
Founded in 1899 by American entrepreneurs Minor Keith and Andrew Preston to transport bananas to the U.S., the company was acquired by Chiquita Brands International in 1984. Step inside the 116-year-old building for a guided tour and a sampling of locally-made treats.
SNACKS
Following a tour of the United Fruit Company, you'll be treated to samplings of traditional foods, popular sweets, and roasted chocolate beans.
SHOPPING
A roadside stop includes a visit to a local fruit and souvenir store where you'll have a chance to purchase locally-made souvenirs, fruits, natural drinks, cocoa butter balm for lips and body to take back home.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
A drive through the countryside takes you along picturesque coastal roads and past the banana plantations of Bananito Village, a planned community designed for plantation workers.
Special Notes:
Customers need to bring insect repellant, light clothing, sunblock lotion, a hat is desirable, camera, cash or credit cards for shopping at the places visited.Child Price:
12 & under reducedDetails
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.
Depart from ship to Vargas Park and the G&E Chocolate Adventure Company at the Historical United Fruit Company
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 52
- Travel time:
- 00:10
- Air conditioned:
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- Yes
Souvenirs at Fruteria el Almendro
- Time at site:
- 00:30
Motor coach ride back to the ship
- Transport Capacity:
- 52
- Travel time:
- 00:25
- Air conditioned:
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- Yes
Reception and form small groups at the G&E Chocolate Adventure Company
- Time at site:
- 00:10
Food Lab visitation to sample different modes of chocolate
- Time at site:
- 00:15
Visit the Tropical Fruit Station
- Transport Capacity:
- 50
- Time at site:
- 00:15
- Air conditioned:
- No
- Restroom available:
- Yes
- Shopping available:
- Yes
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Visit the Limon Traditional dishes display at the G&E Chocolate Adventure Company
- Time at site:
- 00:15
See the Urban Garden, Library & Limon Artworks
- Time at site:
- 00:15
Ride to Bananito Village using coastal and countryside roads to see from your motor coach banana plantations.
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 52
- Travel time:
- 01:00
- Air conditioned:
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- Yes
See plantations from your motor coach while your guide explains details of the importance this industry has in the country's economy
- Time at site:
- 00:20
- Air conditioned:
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- Yes
Ride to Fruit Stand and Souvenir shop for fruits and water
- Transport type:
- Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Travel time:
- 00:10
- Air conditioned:
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible:
- No
- Restroom available:
- Yes