Hernan Garron Salazar Cruise Shuttles

Along Limón’s eastern shores, the Hernan Garron Salazar Cruise Terminal is an especially great way to arrive to the Caribbean Sea. The colorful arrival point is home to an unmissable red-roof structure filled with tourist information, complimentary Wi-Fi and a large souvenir shop. There is also a cafe serving traditional Costa Rican coffee, while complementary shuttles offer rides into town as well as the potential for spotting local sloths. Other modes of transportation include a few bus terminals along the port’s adjacent Highway 32, as well as vintage train rides aboard the Incofer Train Station. For something more reliable, consider the freedom of private rentals like sedans, vans and SUVs, each perfect for discovering the small town’s lively atmosphere. And for absolute convenience in wherever the day goes, consider a variety of meet-and-greet services like simple taxis perfect for getting quick drop offs to the beach, or local personal drivers interested in pointing out the town’s most overseen relics.

With a couple dozen blocks worth of concentrated landmarks, guests will find exploration especially easy to do. Stick with the coastline to make things easy, starting at the south end of Paseo Juan Santamaria and moving north toward such landmarks as the group-led architecture tours of Explore Limón, the famous arrival point of Columbus at the scenic lookouts of Vargas Park. Other unique hotspots along the way include Anfiteatro Limón, an abandoned amphitheater turned seaside graffiti hub. For sunset at the end of the day, finish off the afternoon at Playa Los Baños, home to a scenic waterfront plaza that turns to a glimmery romantic promenade by night. Closer inland are a wide variety of restaurants perfect for getting to know the day as well, from the low-cost diner setting at Soda El Patty and its traditional Costa Rican cuisine, to the quiet northside eats at Restaurant Red Snapper up the street.