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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: CRC
- Languages: Spanish, English
- Climate: Tropical
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Population: Approximately 98,000 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is during the dry season (December to April) to avoid heavy rains.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, and many other countries do not require a visa for stays up to 90 days. Costa Rica offers visa-free entry to citizens of over 90 countries. Some travelers may obtain a visa on arrival or apply for an e-visa depending on their nationality. A valid passport, proof of onward travel, and sufficient funds are typically required.
About Limon
Limón is a vibrant port city on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast known for its rich Afro-Caribbean culture, lush tropical landscapes, and laid-back atmosphere. It stands out for its unique blend of cultures, music, and cuisine influenced by Jamaican and indigenous traditions. Visitors are drawn to Limón for its colorful festivals, especially the annual Carnaval in October, which showcases lively parades, music, and dance. The city serves as a gateway to pristine beaches, rainforests, and wildlife reserves, offering a perfect mix of cultural immersion and nature exploration. Its warm, tropical climate makes it ideal for outdoor activities year-round. Limón’s port is also a key economic hub, giving travelers a glimpse into Costa Rica’s maritime life. The city’s authentic Caribbean vibe, combined with its natural beauty and cultural richness, makes it a compelling destination for those seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience in Costa Rica.
Top Attractions
1. Cahuita National Park – A coastal rainforest park with coral reefs, white sand beaches, and abundant wildlife including monkeys and sloths. 2. Puerto Limón Central Market – A bustling market offering local foods, crafts, and a chance to experience daily life. 3. Tortuguero Canals – Nearby waterways famous for turtle nesting and rich biodiversity, accessible by boat tours. 4. Playa Bonita – A beautiful beach ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing in a tranquil setting. 5. Museo Regional de Limón – A museum showcasing the history, culture, and Afro-Caribbean heritage of the region.
Popular Activities
Visitors to Limón can enjoy snorkeling and diving in coral reefs, exploring rainforests on guided hikes, and wildlife watching in national parks. Cultural experiences include attending the vibrant Carnaval, sampling local music genres like calypso and reggae, and visiting indigenous communities. Adventure seekers can go river rafting, zip-lining, or take boat tours through the Tortuguero canals. Relaxation options include beach lounging and enjoying Caribbean cuisine at seaside restaurants.
Limon Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Caribbean Coast
- Duration Range: Visitors to Limón can enjoy snorkeling and diving in coral reefs, exploring rainforests on guided hikes, and wildlife watching in national parks. Cultural experiences include attending the vibrant Carnaval, sampling local music genres like calypso and reggae, and visiting indigenous communities. Adventure seekers can go river rafting, zip-lining, or take boat tours through the Tortuguero canals. Relaxation options include beach lounging and enjoying Caribbean cuisine at seaside restaurants.
- Group Size: Small groups (up to 15 people)
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is during the dry season (December to April) to avoid heavy rains. Pack lightweight, breathable clothing, insect repellent, and rain gear. Respect local customs and the Afro-Caribbean culture. Stay aware of your surroundings, especially at night, and keep valuables secure. Use local currency for small purchases but US dollars are widely accepted. Hydrate well and protect yourself from the sun.
Average Tour Price: $80
Lowest Price Tour: $50
Highest Price Tour: $220
156 Available Tour Excursions in Limon
This is the only Latin rhythms dance class available in the Talamanca area, offering a unique experience in the heart of this charming Caribbean town. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, my class provides personalized instruction in a warm, welcoming environment. Not only will you learn the fundamentals of Bachata and Salsa, but I also share insider tips on local nightlife where you can continue dancing and practicing what you’ve learned after class. Bring your dance shoes and get ready for an unforgettable experience!
Price: $45.00
Duration: 1 hours
The tour begins with a walk in Cahuita National Park, a paradise of wildlife and nature. You will have the chance to see amazing animals such as monkeys, sloths, coatis and more. You will also learn about the history and culture of the South Caribbean. After the walk, we will visit the Bri-Bri Tribe, an indigenous community that lives in harmony with nature and preserves its ancestral traditions and knowledge. You will learn about their use of plants and their culture. You will also witness the traditional preparation of cacao, the sacred food of the gods. You will taste the delicious chocolate and learn about it. Next, we will enjoy a mouthwatering lunch prepared by a Bri-Bri cook in a very traditional way where you will savor the flavors of the local cuisine. Finally, we will go to the Ma-Cu Waterfall, a hidden gem in the jungle. You will have the opportunity to relax in the refreshing pool and eat some fresh fruit. We will end the day with fresh coconut water to hydrate your body.
Price: $140.00
Duration: 7-8 hours
We love adventure and that's why we created a tour that includes activities such as ziplining, hiking, rappelling, suspension bridges and Tarzan swing. This tour has it all!
Price: $98.00
Duration: 3 hours
Experience a unique adventure, you will feel the tropical forest like never before. Feel nature first hand, sleep under the stars. Waking up to the sound of the animals, without a doubt a unique experience that you cannot miss.
Price: $130.00
Duration: 15 hours
Cahuíta National Park Reserve are worldwide recognized, not only because of their natural beauty... Enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches and the tropical forest that shelters various animals, among which are the following: pacas, racoons, Northern tamanduas, opposums, porcupines and capuchin monkeys.
Price: $106.67
Duration:
• Bribri Indigenous Village & Chocolate Experience Visit a local Bribri family to learn about ancestral customs, natural medicine, and traditional cacao preparation. Participate in a hands-on demonstration and enjoy tasting fresh organic chocolate made on-site. • Rainforest Waterfall Hike Explore the lush jungle on a guided walk to a hidden waterfall. Enjoy time to swim, relax, and soak in the serene natural surroundings. • Cahuita National Park Discover one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse parks on a scenic trail walk along the coastline. Spot monkeys, sloths, iguanas, colorful birds, and more in their natural habitat. • Local Cultural Interaction Gain insights into Afro-Caribbean culture through your local guide, with stories, traditions, and plenty of opportunities to engage with the people and flavors of the region.
Price: $175.00
Duration: 5-6 hours
This guided tour is the perfect introduction for any traveler visiting Puerto Viejo for the first time. Discover local nature. Learn about history, and geology on a tour suitable for all ages and skill levels. Choose between morning or afternoon departures, and enjoy the chance to see sloths and visit a secret viewpoint. After an informative instruction about everything you need to know about traveling in Puerto Viejo we will start the walk along an easy trail. Watch for wildlife along the way: crabs, howler monkeys, iguanas, sloths, and a diverse range of sea birds. As we walk, hear stories about the geological structure of the caribbean of Costa Rica, and find out what makes this place so unique. Go back in time and learn the history of the first settlements, pirates stories and the Bribri indigenous people. We finish at a view point with an incredible panoramic view of the Caribbean Sea and Cocles island before we walk back looking for more wildlife.
Price: $50.00
Duration: 2 hours
At Coco Massage, located in the heart of Puerto Viejo, we offer a unique 1-hour and 30-minute massage that blends relaxing techniques with deep tissue therapy. This treatment is designed to relieve built-up stress, improve circulation, and revitalize your body while you enjoy a soothing, Caribbean-inspired atmosphere. Our mixed massage helps release muscle tension with targeted deep pressure where it's needed most, all while maintaining the calming essence of a relaxing massage that soothes both body and mind. Let yourself be immersed in a unique experience that balances relaxation and deep relief in a tropical setting designed for you to unwind and recharge.
Price: $85.00
Duration: 1 hours
This is a unique tour that gives you the opportunity to enjoy the humid tropical forest like never before. Once we arrive at the Cahuita National Park, our guide will be in charge of showing you all the beauties within the park. We will walk for approximately 2 hours in search of wild animals. Once this time was over, we headed to the Bribri community to share the experience of making chocolate in a traditional way. We will arrive at a local family, where we will share for about 2 hours about the history, the way of life, the language and we will also have the opportunity to make 100% organic chocolate in a traditional way. To finish, we will enjoy a delicious traditional lunch prepared with local ingredients. Then we go to the waterfall where we will walk for approximately 10 minutes until we reach the waterfall where you can enjoy a refreshing swim and to finish we will have a delicious tropical snack.
Price: $108.00
Duration: 6 hours
Unique Adventure in the Caribbean. Being above the forest, contemplating the immensity of nature. Climb a Ceibo of more than 200 years, something that you cannot miss. And to descend you choose. Rapel or if you like adventure try our tarzan swing.
Price: $55.00
Duration: 1 hours
Connect with Ancient Traditions in the Heart of the Rainforest Step into the spiritual world of the Bribri Indigenous People with this immersive, private esoteric tour. Guided by local community members, you’ll visit a traditional Bribri village nestled in the Talamanca mountains and participate in a unique ceremonial session with an indigenous shaman. Learn about ancestral rituals, plant-based healing practices, and the Bribri cosmology that honors the Earth, spirits, and nature’s elements. Tour Highlights: Spiritual Cleansing or Blessing Ceremony Participate in a guided ritual led by a Bribri shaman using sacred plants, chants, and traditional instruments to cleanse energy, seek protection, or invite healing.
Price: $195.00
Duration: 5-7 hours
It offers a unique and memorable experience that combines wildlife, nature, and fun. You will get to see and learn about the amazing animals that are rescued and cared for at the Jaguar Rescue Center, and support their conservation efforts. You will also get to explore the stunning forest and beach of Punta Uva, where you can enjoy the beauty and diversity of Costa Rica’s nature. You will also get to taste some fresh and delicious fruits at Arrecife Beach, where you can relax and enjoy the views. This tour is a great way to experience the wild and wonderful side of Costa Rica, and have a lot of fun along the way!
Price: $95.00
Duration: 5 hours
This combo has been the most chosen by the tourists who visit our province, we provide the best customer service by providing the best information of the places you visit, with native guides
Price: $130.00
Duration: 4-5 hours
We offer a unique shore excursion, in the port of Limon, one of the seventh provinces of Costa Rica, famously known for its incredible biodiversity. The tortuguero canal are known as Port of Limon, amazon because of the surrounding, ever green vegetation, flora and fauna, a-drive from the pier, along the coast line of Limon, takes you to a dock in, moin ware you board a pontoon boat, you'll watch for orchid's, water lilies, sloths, monkeys, crocodiles, caiman’s, Basilisk lizards, birds, after the boat tour, you will enjoy locals tropical fruits. Then we will drive up the mountain, for your next activity you'll enjoy our zip lining tour you will zip down through the canopies of the rain forest trees, is not just an adventure is also and educational activity, then you will have time for souvenir, and local shopping a short city tour around the downtown of the province of Limon!
Price: $145.00
Duration: 7 hours
It offers a unique combination of kayaking, forest hiking and beach swimming in Punta Uva, one of the most beautiful and emblematic places in Costa Rica. You will not only enjoy the stunning views of the river, the forest and the coast, but also see and learn from a certified tour guide about the wildlife that lives in this natural paradise. You'll also have the opportunity to spot sloths, iguanas, monkeys, turtles and other exotic animals in their natural habitat. Don´t forget the tasty fruit snack included on the tour.
Price: $80.00
Duration: 5 hours
Immerse yourself in a unique experience with our Limón tour, where we stand out for the diversity and authenticity of our stops. In addition to the City Tour, visits to a fruit stand, banana and cocoa plantations, and beach time where you can have lunch, the highlight is our visit to the "Maratopia" butterfly sanctuary and the boat tour through the Tortuguero canals. These experiences provide you with a unique perspective on Costa Rica's rich biodiversity. Our mission is to provide you with a comprehensive and authentic journey that goes beyond the conventional. Join us to discover the true essence of Costa Rica on a tour that stands out for its diversity and cultural richness.
Price: $155.00
Duration: 5 hours
Enjoy a private experience along Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast that combines a peaceful horseback ride with a guided wildlife walk in Cahuita National Park. Ride along quiet paths and the beach at a relaxed pace, on friendly, well-trained horses suited for all experience levels. After the ride, explore the park on foot with a naturalist guide, walking along shaded trails and the coastline while spotting white-faced monkeys, sloths, iguanas, raccoons, tropical birds, and butterflies. This private tour offers personalized attention and a balanced mix of outdoor activity, wildlife, and scenic beauty—ideal for nature lovers, couples, and families.
Price: $199.00
Duration: 5-6 hours
What Can You Expect? Easy identification – Our team will greet you with a personalized sign. Punctuality and safety – Professional and bilingual drivers. Guaranteed comfort – Modern vehicles for 4, 8, and 14 passengers. Transfers for your arrival and departure – Stress-free rides to and from the airport. Book now and enjoy a comfortable and safe transfer. We look forward to serving you!
Price: $85.00
Duration: 0-1 hours
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Local Food & Cuisine
Limón’s cuisine is a flavorful fusion of Afro-Caribbean and Costa Rican influences. Signature dishes include rice and beans cooked in coconut milk, fried plantains, fresh seafood like ceviche and grilled fish, and patties filled with spiced meat or vegetables. Dining customs emphasize communal meals and fresh, local ingredients. Noteworthy restaurants include Soda La Amistad for traditional dishes and Restaurante Caribeans for authentic Caribbean flavors.
Getting Around
Limón is accessible by road from San José via the Inter-American Highway and has a regional airport with limited flights. Local transportation includes buses, taxis, and moto-taxis. Walking is common in the city center. For exploring surrounding natural attractions, guided tours or rental cars are useful. Transportation costs are generally affordable, with buses being the cheapest option.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is during the dry season (December to April) to avoid heavy rains. Pack lightweight, breathable clothing, insect repellent, and rain gear. Respect local customs and the Afro-Caribbean culture. Stay aware of your surroundings, especially at night, and keep valuables secure. Use local currency for small purchases but US dollars are widely accepted. Hydrate well and protect yourself from the sun.
Culture & Customs
Limón’s culture is deeply influenced by Afro-Caribbean heritage, reflected in its music, dance, and festivals. Social customs are warm and friendly, with an emphasis on community and family. The annual Carnaval is a major cultural event. Visitors should greet locals politely, respect religious and cultural traditions, and be mindful of modest dress in certain settings. Punctuality is flexible, and a relaxed pace is common.
