A Day in the Life of Limón
Prior to our arrival in Limón, Costa Rica, I did a lot of research as to what we could see and do there during our one day stop. To be honest, there wasn't a lot of information nor pictures of attractions or points of interest. It is in fact an actual living city with offices, businesses, and schools open during our weekday visit. The people were warm and friendly. I asked for directions to get to the cathedral and was gladly given them. I asked a street vendor what their local fruits were called and was offered one to taste. I asked two locals if they could pose for my travel blog and they gladly did. We may not have joined a shore excursion here, but I truly felt I discovered the heart of Costa Rica in Limón.
This statue of Pablo Presbere stood in the tiny garden in front of Limon's City Hall Building.
So that's who this gentleman was!
Limon's City Hall Building
El Centro Comuntario de Expresion Artistica
While busy taking pictures of the Vargas Park and the surrounding areas, Marc and I were invited by a local to visit the art center next to City Hall. I was very happy she did. I must say, the locals were very warm and friendly.
Inside the Cento Comunitario de Expresion Artistica
A local bank
La Libreria Ancla or Anchor Bookstore
A local appliance store
Limon's version of Col. Sander's Kentucky Fried Chicken. It was quite funny to see so many fried chicken restaurants in Limón. Must be a local favorite.
La Casa de Correos de Puerto Limon
Ornate detail on the post office building
A local school
The now rear of the Cathedral of Limon with a view of its old tower ruins
The façade of the Cathedral de Limon
Inside the cathedral
A view of the main altar
Beautiful stained glass windows inside the cathedral
Many of the stores we saw in Limón reminded me so much of Manila's suburban open air markets. These stalls looked exactly like what we have back home in the Philippines.
This restaurant now has a branch in Texas.
I first thought these were tiny coconuts. I can no longer recall what these are called. One young gentleman offered me to try it. He said they make you very strong as he flexed his muscles in front of Marc and I. "Ya lo veo" I said.
Flip flops anyone?
I believe these were very tiny mangos
A local eatery
