Limon, Costa Rica - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-29

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.

Top things to do in Limon

Things to do in Limon include Tortuguero National Park, Cahuita National Park, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Here are 9 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Limon

Here is what 3 days in Limon look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Cahuita National ParkNational park · South of Limon
    13 km
  2. 2
    Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica
    24 km
  3. 3
    Isla Uvita
    2.7 km
  4. 4
    Parque VargasDowntown Limon
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Day 2

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Tortuguero National Park
    76 km
  2. 2
    Veragua Rainforest Park
    17 km
  3. 3
    Playa BonitaBeach
    4 km
  4. 4
    Catedral Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Puerto Viejo de TalamancaSouth of Limon
    7.5 km
  2. 2
    Playa Punta UvaBeach
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It also assumes a car: the places are spread across a wide area. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

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What are the top things to do in Limon?

Tortuguero National Park, Cahuita National Park, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Playa Punta Uva, Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, Playa Cocles and 3 more. Cahuita National Park: A stunning national park with coral reefs, pristine beaches, and abundant wildlife.

What can you do in 3 days in Limon?

Day 1: Cahuita National Park, Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica, Isla Uvita, Parque Vargas. Day 2: Tortuguero National Park, Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita, Catedral Sagrado Corazón de Jesús. Day 3: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Playa Punta Uva.

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