Limón Province district, Costa Rica

Places to visit near Limón

Limón is a town in Limón Province district, Costa Rica, home to about 63,081 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit — 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 beaches & coast, 1 waterfalls and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Isla Uvita (3 km), Volio Waterfall (53 km) and Parque Nacional Barbilla (54 km).

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Limón, Costa Rica
Limón, Limón Province district, Costa Rica. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Limón at a glance

Location
Limón Province district, Costa Rica
Population
about 63,081
Coordinates
9.9907° N, 83.0360° W
Places within 50 km
33 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Limón

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Limón: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Limón

70 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Limón. The closest is El Fortín (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • El Fortín · viewpoint · Limón Province · ~0 km
  • Alto Ayil · viewpoint · Cartago Province · ~46 km
  • Ayil · viewpoint · Cartago Province · ~46 km
  • Cerro Tigre · viewpoint · Cartago Province · ~50 km
  • Bita · viewpoint · Cartago Province · ~51 km
  • Cerro Bitárkara · viewpoint · Limón Province · ~51 km

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Beaches & coast near Limón

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Limón. The closest is Playa Los Baños (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Limón

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Limón. The closest is Catarata Ayil (46 km); the best-known is Volio Waterfall (53 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Limón

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Limón. The closest is Refugio de Vida Silvestre Limoncito (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Limón

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Limón. The closest is Antigua Gobernación de Limón (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Limón

3 museums within 100 km of Limón. The closest is Museo Regional de la Provincia de Limón (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Limón

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Limón
  2. 2 km Playa Cieneguita · beach, Limón Province
  3. 3 km Isla Uvita · river spot, Limón Province
  4. 2 km Antigua Gobernación de Limón · heritage site, Limón Province
  5. 1 km Playa Los Baños · beach, Limón Province
  6. 1 km Museo Regional de la Provincia de Limón · museum, Limón Province
  7. 1 km Back to Limón

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How to reach Limón

    All places near Limón by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Limón by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints470El Fortín (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1533Playa Los Baños (1 km)
    Waterfalls117Catarata Ayil (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens516Refugio de Vida Silvestre Limoncito (5 km)
    Other attractions37Uvita Lighthouse (3 km)
    Forts & heritage14Antigua Gobernación de Limón (1 km)
    Museums13Museo Regional de la Provincia de Limón (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Reventazón (75 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Isla Uvita (3 km)
    Parks11Parque Siglo XXI 2 (1 km)
    Churches01Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (83 km)

    Limón: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Limón?

    Isla Uvita (river spot, about 3 km), Museo Regional de la Provincia de Limón (museum, about 1 km), Playa Los Baños (beach, about 1 km), Antigua Gobernación de Limón (heritage site, about 1 km), Playa Cieneguita (beach, about 2 km), Uvita Lighthouse (attraction, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Limón?

    33 places on Spotwander: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 beaches & coast, 1 waterfall, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Limón?

    El Fortín, about 1 km by road; Alto Ayil (46 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Limón?

    Playa Los Baños, about 1 km by road; Playa Cieneguita (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Limón?

    Catarata Ayil, about 46 km by road; Cascada Bribri (53 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Limón?

    Start in Limón, visit Playa Cieneguita, then Isla Uvita, then Antigua Gobernación de Limón, then Playa Los Baños, then Museo Regional de la Provincia de Limón, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Limón?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Limón

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Limón’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Limón on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.