The Limon Province of Costa Rica runs along the entire eastern coast of the country from the border of Nicaragua to the border of Panama. Hot and wet for nearly the entire year, the Limon Province receives more rain than the rest of the country, with the major downpours occurring between May and August, and then again in December and January. One of the country’s most geographically diverse regions, the Caribbean expanse of Costa Rica offers breathtaking swamp lagoons towards the northern side of the coast, on down to the towering Talamanca Mountains to the south. Sparsely populated in comparison to the rest of Costa Rica, the Limon Province remains one of the most lush and diverse areas in the country. When the weather is good, visitors may enjoy outstanding diving opportunities, incredible surf breaks, and superb sportfishing. Tortuguero National Park is famous for nesting turtles, and Cahuita National Park is home to the last remaining indigenous communities in Costa Rica, the Bribri, Cocles, and Talamanca Cabecar peoples.

The capital of Limon Province, Puerto Limon, is a melting pot of Costa Rica's Afro-Caribbean culture, which turns into a huge party around Colombus Day when the province celebrates the Dia de la Culturas, a Carnivale-type celebration that spills out into the entire city with dancing, parades, and partying every day and night. The rest of the year, the bustling port city of Limon is not considered to be a very "touristy" town in comparison with the rest of Costa Rica, however in recent years a tremendous effort has been realized by the Limon people to develop a cultural awareness and celebration of their special distinct heritage that centers around the very colorful and vibrant people, food, and art of the area. The Limon people have their own unique culture and language as well, which is often referred to as Limon Creole English.

Limon has suffered the ravages of several large earthquakes in the area over the years, but maintains some fascinating architecture and colorful open air markets. The main market lies in the center of town, where everything from wood carvings, the special cashew wine of the area, to traditional souveniers may be found. Although the heat keeps Limon a sleepy city during the day, the nightlife is bustling, and bars and restaurants may be found all around the city, as well as plenty of hotels and a variety of accomodations.