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Limón: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Limón, also known as Puerto Limón, is the capital city of both the province and canton of the same name.

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Now in the cityLimón+24°CCloudy · sunset 05:08 PMupdated 07:42 AM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map1
Exchange rate₡454.92per 1 $CRC — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Limón in pictures10 photos
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

Choose a passport

Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Internships, au pair and study programmes have a different visa category and a different set of documents. Applications go through CMO International Programmes.

IEC international programmes

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Updated information on customs rules; gang-related violence; fines for unauthorised entry into restricted conservation areas and earthquakes and recent volcanic activity ('Entry requirements' and 'Safety and security' pages).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
  • crime
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Exercise increased caution in Costa Rica due to crime. Petty crime is common throughout Costa Rica. Violent crime also affects tourists. This includes armed robbery, homicide, and sexual assault.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Limón International Airport LIO3.9 km from the centre
Changuinola Captain Manuel Niño International Airport CHX82 km from the centre
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport BOC112 km from the centre

Stay longer on a programme

Work and Travel, internships, au pair and volunteering in Costa Rica: visa, invitation and on-site support are handled by CMO International Programmes.

1programme in the country
volunteeringupdated Mar 12, 2026
Volunteer in Costa Rica
Seasonyear-roundLanguageEnglish, Spanish · B2
any · for students
workandtravel.com

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