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Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

Puerto Limon
Costa Rica

The port of Puerto Limon in Costa Rica will allow you to discover the natural splendours of Costa Rica. A quarter of Costa Rica’s territory is protected as a national park. Biodiversity is very rich. Thousands of plant species, many species of birds and nearly 10% of butterfly varieties have their habitat.

Costa Rica gained independence from Spain in 1821. Its economy was for a long time very prosperous thanks to the cultivation of coffee. Now, ecotourism is the main economic activity of the country. Costa Rica aims to become carbon neutral by 2030.

Useful Information

Language

Spanish

Tips

If the service is included, you can round up the bill. Otherwise, a tip of 10-15% is required.

Currency

CRC
Costa Rican colón

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Time difference

UTC: -6

from New York: -1h

from San Francisco: +1h

from London: -6h

Weather
°C °F

MonthTemperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit)
Precipitations
Minimum
Average
Maximum
(mminch)
January
2170
2577
2984
32012.50
February
2170
2577
2984
2379.25
March
2170
2679
3086
2098.25
April
2272
2679
3086
26310.25
May
2373
2781
3086
33413.25
June
2373
2781
3086
38915.25
July
2373
2679
3086
42616.75
August
2373
2679
3086
30312.00
September
2373
2781
3188
1425.50
October
2272
2679
3086
2078.25
November
2272
2679
3086
40015.75
December
2170
2577
2984
44517.50

Where is located the Port of Puerto Limon Cruise Terminal

The port of Puerto Limon is a commercial port. You will certainly notice that Costa Rica is an exporter of bananas.

Souvenir kiosks are located at the port. If you go into the city, you can find other shops and visit the Etnohitorico Museum which is 10 minutes from the cruise terminal.

Travelling around the Puerto Limon Cruise Port

It is possible to walk to the city of Limon.
Red taxis are also an option. Although prices are indicated, it is possible to negotiate.
It is not advisable to take the bus, as schedules are not frequent and delays and delays are usual.
If you choose to rent a car, compare prices and save with rentalcars.com.

Excursions in Puerto Limon

Companies offer tours from the port, which can be an alternative to the cruise line’s excursions.

  • Tortuguero National Park: This national park was created in 1975 and is a nesting site for different species of turtles. The name of the park means “turtle region.” In addition to turtles, you can see many reptiles, amphibians and other animals and birds. The excursions consist of visits to the park’s canals by small boat.
  • Banana plantation: To learn all about growing bananas.
  • Areial Tram in the Rainforest: Near Braulio Carrillo National Park, gondolas allow you to observe the forest from the top of the trees. You can observe birds and butterflies.
  • Zip line in the rainforest: Ride the rainforest by zip line (steel cable). Tours can be booked from the cruise terminal or through the cruise line.
  • Kayaking in the jungle
  • Rafting