Limon, Costa Rica - Travel Guide
By MupDay - the planner that does the research for you.
Updated: 2026-08-07
Limon, Costa Rica's vibrant Caribbean port city, offers a unique blend of Caribbean culture, beautiful beaches, and rich nature. Visit to experience the relaxed pace, colorful markets, and proximity to lush rainforests.
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Top things to do in Limon
The must-see places in Limon include Cahuita National Park, Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Veragua Rainforest Park, Jaguar Rescue Center and more. Here is the full list, with a short note on each:
- Cahuita National Park · South of Limon
A stunning national park with coral reefs, pristine beaches, and abundant wildlife.
- Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica · Near Cahuita
A rescue and rehabilitation center for sloths, offering educational tours and close-up viewing.
- Puerto Viejo de Talamanca · South of Limon
A bohemian beach town with a relaxed atmosphere, good restaurants, and access to beautiful beaches.
- Veragua Rainforest Park · Outside Limon
An immersive tropical rainforest experience with a aerial tram, waterfalls, and a scientific research center.
- Jaguar Rescue Center · Near Puerto Viejo
A rescue and rehabilitation center for injured wildlife, offering educational tours.
- Parque Vargas · Downtown Limon
A beautiful seaside park, ideal for spotting sloths and capuchin monkeys in their natural habitat.
- Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge · South of Puerto Viejo
A diverse wildlife refuge with rainforests, wetlands, beaches, and coral reefs.
- Playa Cocles · South of Puerto Viejo
A popular surf beach, but also beautiful for sunbathing and walks.
- Playa Bonita · North of Limon
A beautiful sandy beach with relatively calm waters, perfect for swimming and sunbathing.
- Playa Bonita
- Parque Vargas
- Kelly Creek National Wildlife Refuge · Cahuita
Part of Cahuita National Park, perfect for nature walks and wildlife viewing.
- Black Star Line Building · Downtown Limon
An important historic building symbolizing Limon's Afro-Caribbean heritage.
- Catedral Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
- Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
What are the must-see places in Limon?
Cahuita National Park, Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Veragua Rainforest Park, Jaguar Rescue Center, Parque Vargas
When is the best time to visit Limon?
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