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Introduction
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The province of Limón is the Caribbean region of Costa Rica. Its culture is unique in Costa Rica, a way of life that allows visitors to appreciate its traditions in all their splendor, an experience of euphoric and captivating rhythms and colors. In addition, the Caribbean province is a natural paradise, formed by a combination of primary and secondary forests, imposing mountains and pristine beaches. Limón has the highest percentage of protected lands in Costa Rica, with an extensive variety of flora and fauna. The province of Limón is divided into 6 cantons: Guácimo, Limón, Matina, Pococí, Siquirres and Talamanca. In terms of tourism, it has five hotspots: Limon, Tortuguero, Parismina, Cahuita and Puerto Viejo. We have structured this culture and tourism guide, as well as its mini-guides, around these hotspots.
The Costa Rican Caribbean is a very particular region, one that is different from the rest of the country. Its coastline, which is only 212 kilometers long, is home to a different sort of attractions. It should be mentioned that the coastline has two very distinct areas. The first extends north of Moín to the mouth of the Río San Juan, with a very regular and open coastline that boasts long beaches, dark sands and strong waves. The second area extends from Moín southward to the mouth of the Sixaola River and has a much more irregular coastline with inlets and coral reefs in several sectors. These stretches of coastline are where the most important beaches of the region are located, which is why this part of the province is home to the greatest tourist development.
Nature
The province’s geomorphological and climatic characteristics give it its extraordinary scenic and ecological richness. Alongside its coastal resources, it contains alluvial plains, swampy areas, rivers, waterfalls, lagoons, canals, lush evergreen forests, hills, mountains and valleys, which are home to thousands of plants and animals belonging to various distinctive and characteristic life zones of the Caribbean. These incredible resources have been protected through a comprehensive system of conservation areas that comprise several management categories: national parks, wildlife refuges, biological and forest reserves, protected zones, etc.
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