Puerto Limon, Limon, Costa Rica

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PUERTO LIMON : Overview

OVERVIEW

Puerto Limon is the capital of the Limon Province in Costa Rica. There are a few tour companies that cater to the physically challenged traveler, allowing access to this beautiful country beyond the cruise port.

LANGUAGE

The official language of Costa Rica is Spanish, although Mekatelyu, a regional language, is also spoken. We were able to get by on our visit using a mix of broken Spanish and English.

CURRENCY

The official currency of Costa Rica is the colón, which floats against the U.S. dollar. On our trips from the U.S., we have not found a need to exchange dollars for the local currency.

QUICKLINKS

LOGISTICS: Air – Water – Ground
ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotels – Resorts
ENTERTAINMENT: Tours – Activities – Restaurants & Nightlife
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Hospitals – Medical Equipment
ABILITYTIPS: Precautions

PUERTO LIMON : Logistics

AIR TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORT

There are four International Airports located in Costa Rica. The closet airport to Limon is the Limon International Airport located in the city of Limon in Limon Province.

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CRUISE PORT

Puerto Limon has a dock capable of accommodating more than one cruise ship at one time. The city is situated directly adjacent to the port, and can be accessed without ground transport or the need of a tender.

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