puerto limon
Life in Limón: livin’ la vida local
Puerto Limón, a town considered by most Ticos (Costa Ricans) as that black sheep of the Caribbean family. Folks only stop in Limón because they’re basically forced to; they start
PHOTOS: Best portraits of the Caribbean
If there’s one thing that the people on the eastern side of Costa Rica are good at, then it must be organizing parades. It’s incredible how much creativity, rhythm and
PHOTOS: Carnival in Puerto Limón
A lot of vibrant colours again this week in the port city of Costa Rica during Carnival! The streets of Limón have been filled for 12 days with concerts, Caribbean
PHOTOS: The lantern parade that kicks off Costa Rica’s Independence Day
On the 15th of September 1821, Costa Rica gained independence from Spain – just like the rest of Central America. Every year, this event is still celebrated with parades, traditional
PHOTOS: Afro-Caribbean Day in Limón
Each year, my current hometown – Costa Rica’s Caribbean port town – Limón throws a party on Aug. 31 to celebrate its vibrant Afro-Caribbean culture. The main event is a
7 hours in Puerto Limón
Wait what? Yes indeed, you’re reading it correctly: a travel article about Puerto Limón, a town considered by many as that black sheep of the Caribbean family. Most people only
