#Limon — Toorizta Articles

Palm-lined tropical beach with gentle waves and a few distant figures near the shore

Flying Into Limón: the 40 Minute Hop, and the Hour After It

Sansa flies San José to Limón in about 40 minutes, daily. Whether that beats the drive, the 10 lb carry-on rule, and how to cover the last hour south.

Aerial view of a winding river cutting through dense rainforest near the coast in Tortuguero

Where to Stay in Tortuguero: the Village, a Canal Lodge, or a Package

Tortuguero has no road in, so your bed picks your boat. The village, a canal lodge, or a package from San Jose, plus the park fee nobody mentions.

Street scene with shop signs like Casa Blanca and BCR bank, a blue building, pedestrians, and a cyclist

Where to Stay Near Limon: the City, Playa Bonita, or the Road South

Most Caribbean trips do not need a night in Limon city. When a boat, a ship or a late flight says otherwise, here is which base to pick. Ask us.

Aerial view of a coastal village nestled between rainforest hills and a turquoise bay with coral reefs

Where to Stay in Limón: the City, the Coast, or Tortuguero

Limón is a province, not a base. Booking "Limón" can land you a boat ride from the beach you meant. How to pick the city, Cahuita or Tortuguero. Ask u

Palm trees lean over a calm, clear shoreline with shallow turquoise water at Cahuita National Park

Where to Stay in Limón: Playa Bonita, the City Grid, or the 45 Minutes to Cahuita

Limon is a hinge, not a base. MEPE's timetable puts Cahuita 45 minutes south and the last bus at 8pm. When to sleep in Limon, and where. Ask us.

A Princess Cruises ship anchored near forested islands in a calm bay at dusk

Your Ship Docks in Limon for a Day: How Far Can You Actually Get?

Docking at Limon on a cruise? Cahuita fits a port day, Tortuguero does not. MEPE's return bus times and SINAC park hours decide your day. Ask us.