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Introduction
Among its main buildings stand out for its antiquity and architectural beauty, the Post Office Building which also houses the Ethnohistoric Museum, the Costa Rica Pension, the Black Star Line (in the process of reconstruction after a fire that consumed it entirely), the Adventist Church, the San Marcos Anglican Church, the old police station, the Peña building, the Corella building, the Ingianna building, the National Bank, the Park Hotel, the Tomas Guardia School, the House of Culture, and others in the historic center of the city.
Ports
The Port of Moín is located near Limón and the Mega Port of APM Terminals, the country’s two most important ports since they link the country with European, African and Asian markets, as well as the Eastern Seaboard of the US. Some 80% of Costa Rica’s imports and exports transit through these two ports. There is also the JAPDEVA Port in the center of the city, which is now used for cruise ships. Its economic activities have long been based on banana production and cattle ranching, and it is characterized by having the largest black population in the country.
Cruise Ships
The arrival of cruise ships is undoubtedly a very important socioeconomic activity for Puerto Limón and Costa Rica. The benefits generated by this industry in the Caribbean are an essential component of tourism activities.
Limón is currently considered the number one location on the Caribbean route in terms of pre-destination sales and market penetration, according to The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association.
Additional information:
visitcostarica.com/es/costa-rica/things-to-do/culture/ historical-walks/limon
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