Limón Properties

Colorful culture - The people of Limón are the heart and soul of this Caribbean coastal state. Limón is situated entirely on the Caribbean side of the Continental Divide, so most of the locals are of Afro-Caribbean ancestry, although the influence of pirates and early Spanish explorers (including Christopher Columbus!) give the region even more flair. From creole dishes known for using African spices and vegetables and succulent fish and chicken, to dancing in the streets during the week long carnival, traditional Caribbean customs are celebrated in this tropical state.

Caribbean beaches - Watch gentle giant sea turtles lay their eggs on the warm beaches of Tortuguero Canal, snorkel coral reefs at the pristine Cahuita National Park, go surfing at Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, or go animal- and bird-spotting in the region’s many mangrove forests.

Untouched and ready to develop - Limón officials have unveiled a new development agency which has the goal of preparing the community for all the positive changes that are expected to come to the province. Public and private investments have been approved for nearly five billion dollars, including a $1.5 billion petroleum refinery and a $199 million petroleum port.

Natural beauty - Explore the jungle-covered lowland, skirted by a coastline of beautiful white- and black-sand beaches where turtles come to nest and monkeys and sloths hang from trees. In the Talamanca Mountains, three million raptors touch down during their spring and fall migrations. Barra Del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge offers a safe and peaceful place at some of the rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. Off the coast is the Isla Uvita, where Columbus anchored during his fourth discovery voyage.

Cruise port - Puerto Limón contains two port terminals, Limón and Moín, which permit the shipment of Costa Rican exports as well as the anchoring of cruise ships. Fleets of trucks bring continuous loads of Costa Rica's bananas to be shipped out around the globe.

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