North Caribbean Activities

Hiking

Guided or unguided hikes may be enjoyed in communities, natural areas and coastal zones to take in various natural, historical, architectural, social, artistic and cultural attractions.

Recreational Cycling

The region boasts many picturesque trails-Cahuita-Puerto Vargas, Puerto Viejo-Manzanillo and others-some for adventure, recreation or relaxation and others for enjoying nature.

The region boasts many picturesque trails-Cahuita-Puerto Vargas, Puerto Viejo-Manzanillo and others-some for adventure, recreation or relaxation and others for enjoying nature.

Arcchitectural Historic Sites

The architecture of the Caribbean comprises buildings of great importance that have been declared of historical or architectural interest.

Cuisine

Limón has enjoyed culinary influence from diverse ethnic groups, the most representative of which are the Afro-Costa Rican and the Chinese, who, in addition to preparing foods in different ways, brought a large number of plants and tubers with them into the country. Traditional dishes include: rice and beans, dokonú or "blue dress," patí and plantintah, pan bon and socosí, among others. Caribbean food, as well as a wide range of international cuisine, may be sampled in sodas (small restaurants serving local food), cafes and restaurants in the coastal towns mentioned.

Limón has enjoyed culinary influence from diverse ethnic groups, the most representative of which are the Afro-Costa Rican and the Chinese, who, in addition to preparing foods in different ways, brought a large number of plants and tubers with them into the country. Traditional dishes include: rice and beans, dokonú or "blue dress," patí and plantintah, pan bon and socosí, among others. Caribbean food, as well as a wide range of international cuisine, may be sampled in sodas (small restaurants serving local food), cafes and restaurants in the coastal towns mentioned.

Photography

Photography is one of the worthy activities because of it's cultural, architectonic and landscaping interest, as well as the flora and fauna, waterfalls, rivers and the wide range of banana, decoration plants, cocoa and other plantations.

Shopping

There are shopping centers in the city of Limón where a few objects or souvenirs may be purchased; however, handicrafts and important works of art may be found for sale in communities with greater tourist activity (Tortuguero, Cahuita, Puerto Viejo).

Primitivistic Art of Limon

This is considered an important movement in painting and sculpture in the country due to the abundance of painters whose work authentically expresses the symbolic content of the region's cultures and natural luxuriance. Galleries may be visited and works of art purchased in Guápiles, Limón, Cahuita and Puerto Viejo.

Reff Diving

The natural beauty of Cahuita and Puerto Vargas' beaches is complemented by the largest fringing coral reef in the Costa Rican Caribbean. In addition, the reefs off Punta Cocles, Punta Uva, Manzanillo and Punta Mona are not to be forgotten. These sites are ideal for admiring coral (brain, moose- and deer-horn, fire, rose, lettuce and more), mollusks, sea fans, crustaceans, turtles and multicolored fish, among other attractions.

Adventures Between Naturalistic Paths and Tree Tops

Several companies have developed facilities for enjoying nature-trail and canopy adventure activities, including: Puerto Viejo Botanical Garden, Samasati Biological Preserve and Yoga Center, and Terraventura Canopy (Río Carbón valley).

Indigenous Reservations

The visitors of the region have multiple services and facilities available, which compliment the existent coastal and wild areas attractions. The butterfly farm, cocoa plantation and Keköldi and Bribri Indigenous Reserve can also be visited.

Treetop's Tour (Rainforest Aerial Tram )

Adjacent to Braulio Carrillo National Park, 22 kilometers after the Zurquí Tunnel along the highway to Guápiles, the Rainforest Aerial Tram was built so people could enjoy activities in the rainforest canopy, such as observing various monkey and bird species, orchid varieties, bromeliads, pinguins, climbing plants and insect communities..

Cultural Activities

Carribean people celebrates historic, cultural, sportive, civic and artistical activities through the year, as well as organizing raise-funding fairs for their communal development.

JANUARY.
All month. Observation of birds migrating northward, Puerto Viejo-Talamanca.

FEBRUARY.
All month. Observation of birds migrating northward, Puerto Viejo-Talamanca.

Chinese New Year, Limón.

APRIL.
Tropical America Festival, Wet Tropic School, Guácimo.

JUNE.
Cariari Civic Festival.

AGUST.
24. National Parks Day.

31. Black Culture Day, Flowers of the African Diaspora Festival, Limón.
SETEMBER.
14. Lantern parade.

15. Costa Rican Independence Day.

After patriotic festivals, EXPOCOCI, Guápiles.

All month. Observation of birds migrating northward, Puerto Viejo-Talamanca.

25. Commemoration of Christopher Columbus' arrival, flag and band parade in the city of Limón.

OCTUBER.
12. Limón Carnaval.

All month. Observation of birds migrating northward, Puerto Viejo-Talamanca.

NOVEMBER.
All month. Observation of birds migrating northward, Puerto Viejo-Talamanca.

DICEMBER.
25. Christmas.

All month. Observation of birds migrating northward, Puerto Viejo-Talamanca.

Rural Tourism Activities and Services

Eco-Finca Educativa, located 600 meters northeast of the Santa Rosa cemetery, La Rita, Pococí.

Activities: Guided hikes around the farm, plus sustainable forest management and conservation activities.