The culinary of the region is very particular and it is an important part of their legacy to the typical Costa Rican food.
They usually eat fresh spices and seafood as they are living close to the coast. The base for cooking is the well-known Caribbean sauce, which has Coconut milk and spices. The food is a very important part of their culture. When you are there, you will see that color is important for them as it shows their exotic and unique spirit as well as their joy. The local infrastructure is characterized by picturesque houses, influenced by the British style. The port activity and the construction of Victorian style houses in the region finally established the city of Limon Costa Rica as it will be known later on. Then, the railroad construction started allowing the banana production to strengthen the incipient economy.
The locals suffered due to the colonization process and slavery by Spanish and English conquerors, who also introduced African and Jamaican slaves.ĭuring this time, in the area locals began to grow cacao as primary activity. Prior to this, the area was inhabited by the Bribri and Cabecar indigenous communities. Historically, the Spanish conquerors arrived in Limon area around 1500-1502 A.D. History and culture of the Caribbean region of Costa Rica Also, there is no doubt that there you can find some of the best beaches in Costa Rica. This specific place is well-known due to the exuberant vegetation, and its important attractions such as the Cahuita National Park, the Gandoca – Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, and its commercial activity, but the most important is its culture, traditions and typical food. This is a common question that people who want to visit this natural paradise usually think, but there are a lot of reasons to do so. Why is it well-known? Why you should travel to Costa Rica and visit the Caribbean region? Eventhough you will find beaches, it is more humid than the Pacific side of Costa Rica.Ĭosta Rica climate is very unpredictable and changeable, but you have the chance to planning an exciting trip during all year. It is characterized for being a humid spot. The rainy season will be prevalent from April to August and from November to January and the annual rainfall that we can expect is 2.000-4.500 mm / 79-177 inches.
The best time to visit the Caribbean is during the months of February, March, September and October during the dry season. The area has an airstrip located in Limon downtown and there are different domestic airlines that offer private or regular flights. The last option of travelling to the Caribbean region is by plane. This option will take longer but it is certainly the cheapest way to get there. If you are an adventurous tourist, you could also take the public bus that daily departs from San Jose. It could be based on private so you will be more comfortable, or use the shuttle services, which is a good option thinking on lower prices if you do not mind in sharing with other people. Travel Excellence could offer you the transportation if you do not want to hire a car. If you prefer to be on your own schedule and maximize your time, you should rent a car and drive from San Jose Costa Rica, using route 32 through the Braulio Carrillo National Park but be careful because this national park is part of the rainforest so it usually rains during the day and turns foggy. Each one of them very close to the other one, those are special places for people who want to be in contact with locals and taste the Afro-Caribbean flavors. In the Southern part we will find other pearls such as Cahuita, Puerto Viejo, and Gandoca – Manzanillo. In the north area of Limon, you will find Tortuguero which is one of the highlights of this natural paradise known as Costa Rica. The place has a privileged position because is close from the principal trade routes like the Panama canal, South and North America, as well as Europe. Limon is the main city where is located one of the biggest and most important ports of the country. It is located in the province of Limon Costa Rica, at an approximate driving distance of 141 kilometers from our capital city, San José, roughly 3.5 to 4-hour drive. The South Caribbean region is a place that people must visit when coming to Costa Rica, this is the home of the Afro Caribbean culture, is a site where you can taste delicious, unique and different food, a small but enchanting spot.
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