This is the main port of the country, even though the Caribbean was one of the last areas to be developed. The history of the Caribbean is fascinating. It involves the construction of the railway from San Jose to Limon and the beginning of the Multinational United Fruit Company, and its promotion of the fine bananas grown in the area.

The Afro-Caribbean people of the area came as slaves with the Spaniards and later many of them came to help build the railway from Limon to San Jose. The Port of Limon was established in 1867, where the German Port is located, in front of the Uvita island. At Moin Port, ships are mainly involved with banana export, oil, fertilizers and Cruise Ships. The population of Limon is of 70,000 inhabitants. Although Limon is not well known, it has it's charm and is always brimming with life. A visit to this city is worth while if you are nearby, and should include the Parque Vargas where you can admire a statue of Cristopher Columbus and his son, in the place where, in 1502, he set foot for the first time on Costa Rican territory.

In this park you can admire a mural with the history of the Caribbean. Near the statue and by the ocean there is a look out point from where you can see the Uvita Island ( the only island on our Caribbean coast ). The island was inhabitated by our pre-colombian ancestors. Another place of interest is the central market and it's surrounding.

The heart of the city of Limon is in this area and there is always action, which is something interesting to observe. Most of the people of Limon are Afro-Caribbean people, and are recognized for their joy and relaxed way of life.

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This port has a look-out point from the main road where you can see the loading of the banana ships. From there you can see the north coast line and the beginning of the Tortuguero canal. At this little port where this canal starts they offer boat tours or transportation all the way to Tortuguero. Nine kilometers ( 5.4 miles ) before Limon, there is a deviation to the left that leads to this look-out point, from there the road continues, bordering the coast, to Limon. From Limon you can continue South to the beaches of Puerto Viejo and Cahuita.........RESERVE NOW