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| Puerto Limón | ||
| province | Limón (province) | |
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| Residents | approx. 105,000 | |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 61072, 40830, 52602, 60298, 637, 2144, 15624, 16384, 29039   | ||
| height | 1 m, 3 m | |
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Puerto Limón is a city on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, it is the capital of the province Limón
background
In 1502, Christopher Columbus landed on the small island Uvita, which is located just off the Caribbean coast of the city of Puerto Limón. However, the city itself wasn't founded until the 19th century. Allegedly she got the name Puerto Limónbecause there was a lemon tree in front of the governor's house. Due to the export of bananas, Puerto Limón became the main port of the country.
In an earthquake in 1991, a coral reef off the coast rose, making the port unsuitable for large ships. Therefore, the modern trading port was only a few kilometers away Hello built.
getting there
By plane
- 1 Simón Bolívar International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional de Limón, IATA: LIO)
By train
By bus
In the street
By boat
in the 2 port From Puerto Limón, cruise ships regularly dock, often from Jamaica and then continue to Colón to the entrance of the Panama Canal.
mobility
The city center is laid out like a chessboard and is quite compact. It's easy to explore on foot. Avenida 2 is largely a pedestrian zone. There are numerous taxis in the city.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Parque Vegas in the west of the city directly on the coast. There are a number of monuments in the park, such as a sculpture that reminds of the construction of the railway.
- 2 Isla Uvita, the island about 3 km off the coast is uninhabited. It has partly white sandy beaches and is a popular destination for snorkeling.
- 3 Museo Regional, natural history and ethnological collections. It is housed in the old post office.
- 4 Catedral Sagrado Corazon The Catedral Sagrado Corazon de Jesús is a modern concrete building from the outside. Inside, it impresses with its stained glass windows. They are the remains of the original church that was destroyed by earthquakes and hurricanes. A tower on the west side is also a remnant of the old church.
- 5 Hello, Industrial port.
activities
shop
- 1 Mercado Municipal, Market building in the center of the old town, mostly groceries and everyday goods. Numerous shops have settled around the market and advertise with them Duty free and draw attention to themselves with loud music. There is also a market right at the port. In addition to the usual souvenirs, duty-free goods, especially coffee, are offered. Action is the order of the day.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
security
The city of Puerto Limón is not exactly in the best shape. Potholes and high curbs should always be considered. As in other port cities, caution is advised against petty criminals. There is a special feature at Parque Vegas. Sloths are said to live in the palm trees there. Locals are happy to show tourists these animals for a little money. However, polite and clear refusal is respected.
health
Practical advice
trips
- North
- From Moín port by boat to the Tortuguero canals
- Tortuguero National Park in the north of the Caribbean coast, only accessible by boat or plane.
- To the south
- Cahuita and Cahuita National Park, Day trips
- Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
- Manzanilla
- Inland
- Hacienda Tayutic, coffee plantation
- Braulio Carrillo National Park
