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Insight Costa Rica
In the Pura Vida Hotel
Alajuela, Costa Rica
Tel: 011-506-2430-2929
Fax: 011-506-2430-2630
Cell: 011-506-8878-3899
EMAIL us at:
InsightCostaRica
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An Insight into Limon - center of the Caribbean coast
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| "Caribbean Sloth" |
Limon is the major port on the Caribbean coast - trucks, oil, cargo and all the
acoutrements of a somewhat lazy tropical port.
Just north is Moin an easy entrance to the amzing jungle canals
leading to Tortuguero. South is the delightful undeveloped village of Cahuita.
If you are visiting this area we urge you to grab a copy of
"What Happen" - you'll find a review at our sister site here:
this is a page
of links and book reviews.
What Happen is an oral history of this coast and will give you
an insight into the history and culture of the area. Highly recommended!
Limon has a colorful Afro-Caribbean flavor that is yet "another Costa Rica".
This area was ignored for many years by the central government and shares
neither the people nor the practices of the rest of Costa Rica.
A variety of
English dialects are spoken here, including a Jamaican English and a patois
called mekatelyu.
Limon has a 24 hour street life and its Carnival is worth a visit if you are in the area
at the time. We do not advise bringing any valuables to street activities.
Does anyone know why the word Caribbean has 2 "bb"'s?
If you'd like to visit Limon email us at:
InsightCostaRica for information or ideas?
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