Limon, Costa Rica - Travel Guide

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:

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  Cahuita National Park Must seeSouth of Limon

  A stunning national park with coral reefs, pristine beaches, and abundant wildlife.

• Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica Must seeNear Cahuita

  A rescue and rehabilitation center for sloths, offering educational tours and close-up viewing.

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  Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Must seeSouth of Limon

  A bohemian beach town with a relaxed atmosphere, good restaurants, and access to beautiful beaches.

• Veragua Rainforest Park Must seeOutside Limon

  An immersive tropical rainforest experience with a aerial tram, waterfalls, and a scientific research center.

• Jaguar Rescue Center Must seeNear Puerto Viejo

  A rescue and rehabilitation center for injured wildlife, offering educational tours.

• Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge Must seeSouth of Puerto Viejo

  A diverse wildlife refuge with rainforests, wetlands, beaches, and coral reefs.

• Parque Vargas Must seeDowntown Limon

  A beautiful seaside park, ideal for spotting sloths and capuchin monkeys in their natural habitat.

• Playa Cocles Must seeSouth of Puerto Viejo

  A popular surf beach, but also beautiful for sunbathing and walks.

• Playa Bonita Must seeNorth of Limon

  A beautiful sandy beach with relatively calm waters, perfect for swimming and sunbathing.

• Kelly Creek National Wildlife Refuge Must seeCahuita

  Part of Cahuita National Park, perfect for nature walks and wildlife viewing.

• Parque Vargas Must see
• Catedral Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Must see
• Black Star Line Building Must seeDowntown Limon

  An important historic building symbolizing Limon's Afro-Caribbean heritage.

• Playa Bonita Must see
• Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica Must see

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, Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge

When is the best time to visit Limon?

Any season works - MupDay plans around opening hours and the weather, and rebuilds your days as you add or remove places.

How many days do you need in Limon?

Most travellers spend between two and five days in Limon. MupDay builds a full itinerary for whatever length you pick - two days, three, four or a week - splitting the places across the days by proximity and opening hours, so each day stands on its own.

How do I plan an itinerary for Limon?

Pick places in MupDay and it auto-builds a day-by-day route with no zig-zag, weather-aware.

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