Cruiseabout: Port Puerto Limon, Costa Rica | Destination: EU Mediterranean


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Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

Puerto Limon has grown to become Costa Rica's premier port town located on the Caribbean cost south east of San Jose. The town was built where Columbus first anchored in 1502. Over the past century, the government developed railroad tracks that cart bananas and coffee products over the mountains to this port town. Thus, adding to the town's growth.

Puerto Limon is overflowing with natural wonders - towering mountains once thought to house gold and silver, magnificent rain forests containing more than 2,000 varieties of orchids, and of course, seductive, sun-drenched beaches.

Limon is the host of one of Costa Rica's most famous carnivals called Dia de las Culturas. The festival's purpose is to celebrate Costa Rica's diverse culture but is a wild crazy Mardi Gras type party. Every October 100,000 people including tourist, Ticos, backpackers, and hippies make their way to Limon to enjoy the celebration.

Things to see and do
* Braulio Carrillo National Park.
* Tortuguero canals
* Playa Bonita Beach
* Wilderness & Wildlife Tours
* Rain Forest Ariel Tramway

Cruise Season - Jan - Dec
Currency - Colón (CRC)
Language - Spanish
Population - 105,000
Electricity - 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus seven hours
International Country Telephone Code - 506

Port Location - The Port of Limon is located in downtown Limon within walking distance of the town.

Transport Links - The Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose approximately 100 km's from Puerto Limon. Public and tourist buses are available from San Jose to Limon, as well as rental cars. Limon is easily accessible on foot.

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