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The 6 Best Cultural Tours in Puerto Limon, Province of Limon
Puerto Limón (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpweɾto liˈmon]), commonly known as Limón (Spanish for "lemon"), is the capital city and main hub of Limón province, as well as of the cantón (county) of Limón in Costa Rica. It is the sixth-largest city in Costa Rica, with a population of over 55,000 (including surrounding towns), and is home of a multicultural community. Part of the community traces its roots to Italian, Jamaican and Chinese laborers who worked on a late nineteenth-century railroad project that connected San José to Puerto Limón. Until 1948, the Costa Rican government did not recognize Afro-Caribbean people as citizens and restricted their movement outside Limón province. As a result of this "travel ban", this Afro-Caribbean population became firmly established in the region, which influenced the decision to not move even after it was legally permitted. Nowadays, there is an important outflow of Limón natives who move to the country's Central Valley in search for better employment and education. The Afro-Caribbean community speaks Spanish and Limonese Creole, a creole of English.
Restaurants in Puerto Limon
1. Tortuguero Canals Including Playa Bonita and Puerto Limon Highlights
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 94 reviews
Experience a relaxing tour in Puerto Limon around the city and take in the scenic view of the town. During your tour, you'll go on a Tortuguero canal boat ride, enjoy Playa Bonita's beach, stop beside a banana plantation, and taste local fruit at the Fruit Stand and visit the supermarket. This small-group excursion takes approximately 4 hours, during which you'll learn about the local culture and visit the best of Puerto Limon. This is a great way to make the most of your time at port!
Inclusions: Bottled water & juice, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Fruit tasting, Port pickup and drop-off, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Jadranka P
Custom tour Cahuita, Waterfall and Chocolate Tour Excursion- full day - with pickup from hotel —— We booked this tour in advance (with Frederico) and were very happy with the guide and the driver. They were very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. They pointed various animals which it would be difficult to spot on our own. We ended going to a local restaurant that they recommended where we had a fantastic meal for a fraction of cost and were parted as friends.
2. Cahuita National Park Walk and Banana Plantation. Shore Excursion from Limon
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Discover the Cahuita National park and take a nature walk with our naturalist tour guide. The park is rich in wildlife and Monkeys, sloths, iguanas, colorful birds and other animals are easy to see. After this nature tour, a visit to a Banana plantation is included where you will learn about this important crop. NOTE: This visit is in a plantation located along the main road and the stop is close-by the company’s facilities. Does not include a visit to the packing house or any other private facilities where workers develop their duties as they are restricted areas.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional Naturalist Tour Guide, Entrance fee to Cahuita Park, Visit to a Banana Plantation
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By vivian_CR14
It was an amazing experience, I went with my parents and they loved the tour It consists of a wagon that goes through the Tarcolitos river, with the birds singing, and diferent trees and plants. The customer service is great, and the walk thru Santa Lucía's village is an unforgettable experience.
3. Puerto Limon Highlights 6 in 1 Combo Tour. Shore Excursion from Limon
Overall Ratings
4.1 based on 37 reviews
The best tour you can take with a Viator 2018 Travel Award Winner. On this Puerto Limon Shore Excursion you will enjoy Limon's main attractions. You will visit Cahuita National Park and take a nature walk and see many animales incluiding sloths, monkeys, iguanas and Coatis. Take a boat tour along Tortuguero canal for 1 hour and enjoy its abundant wildlife, visit a banana plantation and learn about this crop, go shooping with local vendors and get local souvenirs and finally, have a city and sightseeing tour around this Caribbean province of Costa Rica.
Inclusions: During this tour we offer a delicious fresh fruits snack, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional Naturalist Tour Guide, Entrance Fee to Cahuita Park, Boat tour in Tortuguero Canal, Visit a Banana Plantation, Visit the local souvenir stores, Sightseeing Tour around Puerto Limon city and Coast
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By vivian_CR14
It was an amazing experience, I went with my parents and they loved the tour It consists of a wagon that goes through the Tarcolitos river, with the birds singing, and diferent trees and plants. The customer service is great, and the walk thru Santa Lucía's village is an unforgettable experience.
4. BriBri Chocolate Tour in Puerto Viejo & Cahuita National Park
The chocolate tour in Puerto Viejo this is not ordinary chocolate tour. You will be on the Watsi reservation with a BriBri indigenous family as our guides, showing you how they make chocolate and use medicinal plants as their way of living. Costa Rica is home to some 12,000 BriBri in the Hone Creek area of Limon and even more throughout the entire Talamanca canton.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Port pickup, Private tour
Exclusions: Drinks, Food and drinks, Lunch,
Reviewed By 519taurit
Amazing experience! And also, the commitment of the team! Im happy to see that there are people with heart! Totally suggest to go, to see the animals, got know more about them and support the place! I really loved to be there and also great applause for tour guide! ????
5. Romantic walking tour in Puerto Limón
An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Puerto Limón is a beautiful port city, rich with Afro Caribbean culture that is very prominent in the town. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What is the magical tale of the rualdo bird and its friendship with a young tribal girl that became one of the most famous Costa Rican national myths? This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!
Inclusions: Local Professional Guide
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6. The best of Puerto Limón walking tour
Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Puerto Limón is a proud Costa Rican port city buzzing with export ships as well as a docking station for cruises. What is Puerto Limón’s connection to the first arrivals of Columbus? Why is it considered the hub for Costa Rica’s Afro Caribbean culture? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Puerto Limón. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!
Inclusions: Local Professional Guide
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