Puerto Limón Cruise Port Guide
Photos: AndSalx95 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · via Wikimedia Commons; Nery Scorpion, Aneesh Valiyattil, Petr Melichárek, Eleonora Vendetta · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Costa Rica
- Region:
- Panama Canal & Central America
- Coordinates:
- 10.0022° N, 83.0840° W
About Puerto Limón
Puerto Limón, also known as Limón, is the capital city of both the province and canton of the same name. One of Costa Rica's seven "middle cities", it serves as a cruise port call in the Panama Canal & Central America region. The city has a population of 71,514, making it the most-populous city in the country outside of the Greater Metropolitan Area.
Shore Excursions and Attractions
Visitors to Puerto Limón can explore a variety of attractions within short distances from the port. Panama Canal & Central America cruises offer access to natural and cultural sites including Veragua Rainforest, rated 4.8 out of 5 by visitors, located 14.6 km from port. Closer to the terminal, Parque Balvanero Vargas and Rompeolas Cieneguita provide parks and gardens within 6.5 km, both rated 4.4 out of 5.
The port also connects to nearby cruise destinations including Belize City, Cartagena, and Colón, allowing for multi-port itineraries through the region.
Limón, also known as Puerto Limón, is the capital city of both the province and canton of the same name. One of Costa Rica's seven "middle cities", Limón has a population of 71,514, which made it, as of 2022, the most-populous city in the country outside of the Greater Metropolitan Area and the second most-populous district in the nation.
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Things to do in Puerto Limón on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Mona Cr · via Google Maps Park and Garden
Parque Balvanero Vargas
4.4 (3,184) 6.5 km from port
Near: Limon (28 m) · Explore Limón (77 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “The park is well taken care of, and the views are lovely. What stood out to me most were the…” — Kris
- 5 · “We visited this place on a Panama.Canal.Cruise and took a land tour of the plantations and plant farms. Very interesting…” — Shelley Dobson
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Photo: Veragua Rainforest · via Google Maps Tourist attraction
Veragua Rainforest
4.8 (735) 14.6 km from port
Protected forest with guided ground-level nature trails & canopy views from an aerial tram system.
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- 5 · “Highly recommended for groups. The facilities are very good, food is delicious, and personnel is very knowledgeable about nature. The…” — Ana Estrella
- 5 · “It was a phenomenal experience. Junior was an excellent guide and incredibly knowledgeable. We were able to see a wide…” — Bella Saad
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Photo: IRMA smith · via Google Maps Tourist attraction
Rompeolas Cieneguita
4.4 (250) 6.4 km from port
Near: Marina Mar (189 m) · Salón Comunal De Cieneguita (239 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Should have more police” — Nestor Vargas Vega
- 5 · “Nice place.” — Randall Alvarez
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Photo: Hannia Lagos Lagos · via Google Maps Tourist attraction
Brisas de La Jungla
4.4 (160) 7.8 km from port
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Saturday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Sunday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- 5 · “We were on an organised tour and walked through the jungle which was interesting as our guide was able to…” — Bridget Skinner
- 5 · “Top tip.. don't book a bus or tour . Get there early and go on tour own or small group.…” — Mark B
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Tourist attraction
Parque Cariari ICODER
4.4 (56) 2.4 km from port
Near: Restaurante Reina (212 m) · Poza Playa Bonita (377 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Saturday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Sunday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- 5 · “Excellent place, super clean 👌🏻 and with all the amenities 🤗 including showers 🚿. Parking 😀.” — Andrés Ramos
- 4 · “Nice place for a picnic” — carlos enrique andres vargas
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Tourist attraction
Limon
4.5 (51) 6.5 km from port
Near: Parque Balvanero Vargas (51 m) · Columbus Platinum (52 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
- 5 · “The street is closed to vehicles and is for pedestrian use only. There are several commercial establishments selling granitas and…” — JUAN LUIS ARGUETA OCHOA
- 5 · “Comfortable, spacious, and cool atmosphere. Excellent service.” — Erika Mesén
Map of Puerto Limón and nearby attractions
Cruises calling at Puerto Limón
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