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Limón International Airport

Limón, Costa Rica
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Gateway to Costa Rica's Caribbean coast.

Location
Limón, Costa Rica
Limón International Airport (IATA: LIO, ICAO: MRLM) serves the city of Puerto Limón on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. It is the primary air gateway to the Limón Province, a region known for its Afro-Caribbean culture, biodiversity, and proximity to attractions such as Tortuguero National Park and Cahuita National Park. The airport handles limited scheduled domestic service and some charter flights, primarily connecting Limón with San José's Juan Santamaría International Airport. Despite carrying the "International" designation, the facility primarily functions as a regional airport with modest infrastructure suited to smaller aircraft. Limón Airport plays a modest but meaningful role in regional connectivity, helping to ease travel to a province that has historically relied on road and rail access, both of which can be challenging during Costa Rica's rainy season.
Terminals
The airport features a small, single terminal building designed for low-volume domestic and limited charter passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and downtown Puerto Limón is typically available via taxi, with no dedicated public bus service directly serving the terminal.
Airlines here
Domestic carriers including SANSA Airlines have operated scheduled service connecting Limón to San José.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, one of the country's two coastlines served by air.
  • ›Primarily handles turboprop and small propeller aircraft due to runway length limitations.
  • ›The airport serves as a jumping-off point for travelers heading to Tortuguero, accessible only by air or boat.
  • ›Limón Province has a significant Afro-Caribbean population and culture, making it distinct from Costa Rica's Pacific side.
  • ›Scheduled service has historically been thin, with flights varying seasonally based on demand.
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City & Place Guide

Where Caribbean culture, jungle, and coral reefs collide

Limón, officially Puerto Limón, is Costa Rica's main Caribbean port city and the capital of Limón Province. It sits on a small peninsula jutting into the Caribbean Sea and serves as the cultural heartbeat of Afro-Costa Rican and indigenous communities, with a vibrant blend of reggae, calypso, Creole cuisine, and colorful street life.

While the city itself is often used as a gateway to nearby natural wonders, it rewards curious visitors with lively markets, a historic waterfront, and the famous Carnival celebrations each October. The surrounding province offers some of Costa Rica's most biodiverse ecosystems, including the canals of Tortuguero and the coral reefs of Cahuita just a short distance away.

  • •Parque Vargas — a breezy seafront park with sloths resting in the almond trees
  • •Playa Bonita — the nearest swimmable beach, a few kilometers north of downtown
  • •Cahuita National Park — pristine coral reef snorkeling and jungle trails (45 min south)
  • •Tortuguero National Park — boat canals and nesting sea turtles (accessible by boat or plane)
  • •Mercado Municipal — bustling local market for fresh produce, spices, and street food
  • •Veragua Rainforest — guided eco-park with canopy tours, frogs, and a butterfly garden nearby

Getting around: Local red taxis are plentiful and inexpensive for short city trips; always confirm the fare before you ride. Public buses connect Limón to San José and most coastal towns including Cahuita and Puerto Viejo de Talamanca on a frequent schedule. Collectivo minivans fill gaps on southern routes. Uber and other rideshare apps have limited coverage here, so taxis and buses remain the practical choice.

Best time: The drier months of September and October bring slightly calmer weather and coincide with the famous Limón Carnival, making them the most festive and popular time to visit.

Local food: Don't leave without trying rice and beans cooked in coconut milk, rondon seafood stew, patacones, and fresh Caribbean-style whole fish at the casual sodas and seaside restaurants around town.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Limón International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Limón International Airport in Limón, Costa Rica, is one of the four international airports in that country.

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