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Capital city of Limón, Costa Rica
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Puerto Limón, commonly known as Limón, is a major city for cruise ships traveling through the Panama Canal. It is also a major transit point for travellers wishing to travel to Tortuguero by boat from the port of Moin, which is 15 minutes by bus from Puerto Limón.
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Almacenes y oficinas centrales de Compañía Bananera de Costa Rica
Relic of bygone days, the two-story building was completed in 1904 with a steel roof. It stands at the NW corner of Calle Tomás Guardia and Avenida Federico Fernández Oreamuno (Ruta 32). It typifies new Anglo-Caribbean designs to cope with the tropical climate by maximizing ventilation with multiple doors and roof lanterns while providing protection from the hot sun with deep eaves and wrap-around verandahs. Until 1986 the building also housed the harbormaster's office, the provincial government and the governor's residence. The building was designated historic heritage status in 1999.
Great food - Thai and other Asian, excellent sushi.
Average wine, really excellent seafood. Worth a visit for the seafood soup alone. US$50 for 3-course dinner with wine for two people.
A unique place to stay near Limón.
50 steps from a sandy beach and the crystal, clear water of the Caribbean Sea.
Free Wi-fi.
Supermarket, owned by Walmart
By plane
By boat
Puerto Limon is a busy commercial port that serves freighters and cruise lines.
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