Stretching along the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, the Limon province is a magical mixture of mangroves, pristine beaches and tropical forests. Whether you 're looking for the distinctive local culture or the blossoming eco tourism industry, just ask, "Wh'appen, man?". Someone is sure to tell you, with a smile.
The Caribbean has an interesting feature that is when the rain is heavier in the rest of the country, this region enjoys its sunniest months, that is to say September & October .
The weather pattern is as follows: Dry- Jan-May, Driest- Sep/Oct, Wettest- Nov/Dec, Jun/July
One only has to be careful in Nov-Dec with occasional flooding. June although a wet month is a perfect time to see a variety of sea turtles with the leatherback nesting season (March through May) And the green turtles in July-Oct.
One could easily spend 2 or 3 days in the northern Tortugero Reserve area, and 2 to 3 in the southern coastal areas and the fairytale beaches. Heading inland for a visit with indigenous tribes could also be of interest. 4 days would make a good outline.
It takes about 3 hrs to get to Limon from the Capital on the Highway, and about the same to Tortuguero. One can also take a plane for a 30 min transport time.
