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Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
Puerto Limón is known for its multi-cultural community and a festive annual carnaval celebration. In recent years the area has become even better known as must-see stop for eco-tourists. The region's unique geography and neo-tropical climate combined with abundant rainforests make for one of the most naturally diverse "biospheres" in the world. And you can take advantage of national parks and reserves in all directions from Limón. Pay close attention when you dock as many guests have reported seeing peaceful sloths lumbering in the trees right in port!
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Limon Port
Ship will DOCK at this port. -
Time Zone
CST (Central Standard Time)
UTC/GMT -5 hours -
Language
The local language is Spanish. Say "good afternoon" in Spanish "buenas tardes." -
Currency & Shopping
Costa Rican Colon (CRC)
Coffee, souvenirs, local crafts and oxcarts. -
Best Way to Get Around
Taxi ride to anything around town is very affordable; yet, organized shore excursions are probably the best option! -
Famous For
One of Puerto Limon's most intriguing inhabitants was Marcus Mosiah Garvey, a champion of African-American causes in this region having founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association. -
Fun Fact #1
Surround yourself in the natural beauty of the 3,400-acre Veragua Rainforest mountain reserve, which National Geographic Traveler called “The Cream of the Cream of the Rainforest.” -
Fun Fact #2
Puerto Limon was founded in 1870 as a port city to export bananas and grains from Costa Rica to various parts of the globe.