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Limón
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Also known as Puerto Limón, this is the main city on the Caribbean coast. Aside from its carnival, held every year on October 12 (the date Christopher Columbus landed here in 1502), the city has limited tourist appeal.
Overview of Limón
Also known as Puerto Limón, this is the main city on the Caribbean coast. Aside from its carnival, held every year on October 12 (the date Christopher Columbus landed here in 1502), the city has limited tourist appeal and has long had a "poor reputation" in terms of safety.
Key Facts
- Type of place: city.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 58,522 inhabitants (2012).
- Area: 59.79 km².
- Altitude: sea level.