Things to Do in Limon

A compact seaside park with paved paths, benches, and a gazebo. Monkeys swing in the trees over the promenade, which runs along a rocky shoreline. Plenty of shade from palms and almond trees.

🕐 24 hours

💡 Come in late afternoon to watch cruise ships dock, and grab a batido from the stall by the west entrance.

A public pier extending over the Caribbean, with benches at the end and views of the port and ocean. Local fishermen sell catch nearby. Good for a quick breeze-off.

🕐 Monday–Sunday 6:00–18:00

💡 No entry fee, but you’ll be asked to sign in at the guard booth. Best before 10am to avoid heat.

A long stretch of dark volcanic sand north of the port. Strong currents mean swimming is risky, but it’s good for walking, sunbathing, or watching local football games on the sand.

🕐 24 hours

💡 Walk north past the old pier for quieter spots. Keep valuables in sight – occasional theft happens in isolated areas.

A historic green-and-white building dating from the early 1900s, once a banana company office. Now a cultural centre with rotating art exhibitions, a small library, and occasional dance classes.

🕐 Monday–Friday 8:00–17:00, Saturday 9:00–13:00

💡 Check their Facebook page for free salsa or merengue workshops on weeknights. The balcony has good views of the central market.

A small cultural museum inside a restored wooden building near the market. Displays cover Afro-Caribbean heritage, pre-Columbian artefacts, and the history of the banana railroad. Labels are mostly in Spanish.

🕐 Tuesday–Saturday 9:00–17:00, Sunday 10:00–14:00

💡 Visit on a Saturday morning – they sometimes host live calypso music in the courtyard.