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Province of Costa Rica
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Limón, the easternmost province of Costa Rica, is situated in the country's Caribbean lowlands. It is the least visited region of the country, and home to the country's Caribbean culture.
There is frequent bus service (hourly) from San José to Puerto Limón. Some buses continue along the southern Caribbean Coast to Sixaola, with stops in Cahuita and Puerto Viejo.
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Limón · Regional · LIO
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close to the Reserva Indigena Bribri y Cabecar
little town next to the National Park of Cahuita
small village on the Caribbean coast
just a stopover place for most tourists, although the central market is worth a visit, as is the city during Carnival
lush tropical paradise with rainforests marching up to the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea
the south Caribbean coast
accessible only by boat or airplane, it is located in the Northern part of Limón
banana territory close to the Panamanian border
Barbilla National Park is a large park in the mountains of eastern Costa Rica. The Rio Dantas flows through the park, which also includes a lake (Laguna Ayil) and includes Laguna Ayil and a mountain, known as Cerro Tigre.
Cahuita National Park is in eastern Costa Rica, along the Caribbean coast. The park is known for its pristine coral reef, turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and inland forests teeming with wildlife.
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