Located on Costa Rica's Caribbean shores, Puerto Limon is one of the nations largest cities. Columbus stumbled upon the city in 1502, during his final voyage of discovery. Spanish explorers who followed, mistakenly declared this land to be the "rich coast"; however, little gold was found. Today, the city's riches come in the form of bananas, shipped from Limon to destinations around the world.
Attractions
Glide across the canopy of the rain forest in a tram at the Braulio Carrillo National Park. It's a beautiful way to see the fragile ecosystem of the rain forest up close.
Adventures
Go white-water rafting or off-roading on an exciting rain forest adventure.
Currency
The official currency in Costa Rica is the colón (CRC). U.S. dollars, traveler's checks and credit cards are widely accepted.