Life at Limon

The region of Limon has some of the most exotic beaches in the world. Pre-historic rainforests abound in the area. The beaches make surfing one of the most popular activities. Limon is cut out from the rest of Costa Rica. The beaches are predominantly white sand ones.

Limon is one of the most diverse regions in terms of geography. The Caribbean coastline of Costa Rica has swampy lagoons to the north. Also, the Talamanca Mountains serve as the border to the south.

Limon comprises the entire Caribbean area of Costa Rica, which is nearly 125 miles. The area lies between the borders of Panama and Nicaragua.

The area was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1502. The province is sparsely populated and has few visitors. The climate is hot and humid, and receives the highest rainfall in the country. The monsoon season lasts from May to August.

The province is lush green. It offers myriad activities such as diving, surfing, sportfishing, and hiking. The famous Tortuguero National Park is renowned for nesting of turtles. Limon is also home to the Cahuita National Park. The indigenous tribes of Bribri, Cocles, and Talamanca reside here.

Highway 32 leads you to Puerto Limon from the capital San José. This highway, also known as Guapiles Highway connects Limon to the rest of the country. The city served as a major banana port and is the melting pot of diverse cultures. The carnival sees the city take on a party atmosphere. Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Manzanillo are popular destinations within the province of Limon.

Puerto Limon is the primary port of Costa Rica. The ancient Indian village of Cariari is the site of the port. Columbus discovered the country as part of the last voyage to the continent. Most travelers give Limon the skip. The beaches that lie to the south are a must-visit.

Parque Vargas is famous for the palm promenade and tropical flowers. The night in the city buzzes with activity.

The parks of the city offer a welcome relief for tired visitors. The Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, too, is famous. The Punta Uva Hitoy-Cerere Biological Reserve is famous for biking and snorkeling.

The Valley of Matina is known for its cultivation of cacao. The journey from Central Valley to Matina is long and difficult. Despite this, the merchants of Cartago continued with their investment in the farms. Commercial trade with other provinces was limited.

Initially, the farms were home to native inhabitants, especially those forced into slavery. This led to legal problems. Solution was sought by employing African slaves in the province of Limon. Each worker was assigned a fixed number of plants, but they would have to wait for years to win their freedom.