Arrie & Tanya’s Enjoying Limón Guidebook
Food scene
Great dining options
An open-air collective of restaurants with great food options from Caribbean to sushi and warm, friendly staff. Approximately 7 minute drive from Casa Razas.
7 locals recommend
Bay Park Limón
Ruta Nacional Secundaria 240An open-air collective of restaurants with great food options from Caribbean to sushi and warm, friendly staff. Approximately 7 minute drive from Casa Razas.
Not just a restaurant, but a true “chill zone” with pool and lounging for the entire family to relax and enjoy. Approximately 7 minute drive from Casa Razas.
BAMBU SEA FOOD CHILL ZONE & BAR
Not just a restaurant, but a true “chill zone” with pool and lounging for the entire family to relax and enjoy. Approximately 7 minute drive from Casa Razas.
Local dive with great Caribbean food. Make sure you actually order a few beef patties and plantain tarts to go! Less than 10 minute drive from Casa Razas.
10 locals recommend
Soda El Patty
Local dive with great Caribbean food. Make sure you actually order a few beef patties and plantain tarts to go! Less than 10 minute drive from Casa Razas.
Between the town of Puerto Viejo and Punta UVA beach, This boho chic beach club (belonging to le Cameleon Hotel) is serving up all the sassy and blissful beach vibes. Try the supreme thin crust pizza! This is best for attending when you plan to spend the day in the Puerto Viejo area. Plenty of beach, restaurants and entertainment in the area. Approximately 1.5 hour drive from Casa Razas.
10 locals recommend
Noa Bar Restaurant Beach Club
Between the town of Puerto Viejo and Punta UVA beach, This boho chic beach club (belonging to le Cameleon Hotel) is serving up all the sassy and blissful beach vibes. Try the supreme thin crust pizza! This is best for attending when you plan to spend the day in the Puerto Viejo area. Plenty of beach, restaurants and entertainment in the area. Approximately 1.5 hour drive from Casa Razas.
Right in Limón center; walkable and the food is great. Prepare to dig a little deeper in the pockets, but the food is delicious. Approximately a 5 minute drive from Casa Razas.
Maestros Wine & Grill
Right in Limón center; walkable and the food is great. Prepare to dig a little deeper in the pockets, but the food is delicious. Approximately a 5 minute drive from Casa Razas.
Originally located within the Black Starline building (pre-fire) Taylor’s is THE spot for Caribbean food in Limón. You it’s good when the locals are there too. Approximately a 5 minute drive from Casa Razas.
10 locals recommend
Taylor`s Restaurant
Avenida 5Originally located within the Black Starline building (pre-fire) Taylor’s is THE spot for Caribbean food in Limón. You it’s good when the locals are there too. Approximately a 5 minute drive from Casa Razas.
The name says it all! The desserts in here are yum-tastic!!!! PLUS, they open early and make great breakfast and lunch. Tell them Casa Razas recommended them. Approximately 5 minutes from Casa Razas.
Shugaa Place
The name says it all! The desserts in here are yum-tastic!!!! PLUS, they open early and make great breakfast and lunch. Tell them Casa Razas recommended them. Approximately 5 minutes from Casa Razas.
This restaurant sits right on the break of Playa Bonita and you can count on enjoying a good meal. Approximately 12 minutes from Casa Razas.
Restaurante Cocori y hotel playa bonita
This restaurant sits right on the break of Playa Bonita and you can count on enjoying a good meal. Approximately 12 minutes from Casa Razas.
Good Food and great tribute to Limón’s history. Less than 5 minutes drive from Casa Razas.
Lizzie 1872
Good Food and great tribute to Limón’s history. Less than 5 minutes drive from Casa Razas.
Local favorite. Across the street from Park Hotel (on the corner )
7 locals recommend
Bar Tsunami Sushi
Local favorite. Across the street from Park Hotel (on the corner )
Turesky Bar
Open a little later than the rest. Closes between 11:30pm and Midnight on most days.
Soda Kawe
Great typical breakfast and good food all around.
City/town information
A scenic 1 hour (15 minute) drive along the coastline to a vibrant town with relaxing Caribbean vibes and a great restaurant scene.
114 locals recommend
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
A scenic 1 hour (15 minute) drive along the coastline to a vibrant town with relaxing Caribbean vibes and a great restaurant scene.
Approximately 50 minutes from Casa Razas. Home to Cahuita National Park and a sleepy beach town with good vibes.
Cahuita
Approximately 50 minutes from Casa Razas. Home to Cahuita National Park and a sleepy beach town with good vibes.
Sightseeing & Travel Transfers
Private and Public transfers and tours
Really nice gentlemen run this company. They are bi-lingual and are located on the same street as Casa Razas. Tell them we sent you.
Tortuguero shuttle
Really nice gentlemen run this company. They are bi-lingual and are located on the same street as Casa Razas. Tell them we sent you.
Great, knowledgeable guide with a wide range of vehicle options. Bi-lingual and has decades of experience. Tell them we sent you.
Carnegie Tours C.R.
Great, knowledgeable guide with a wide range of vehicle options. Bi-lingual and has decades of experience. Tell them we sent you.
Supermarket
The best shopping for all of your typical grocery needs if you plan on cooking in the house.
Mas X Menos
Calle 3Maxi Palí
Ruta Nacional Primaria 32Your regular supermarket with a touch of home goods.
Beaches
Playa Bonita - A quick 7 minute drive from Casa Razas.
Seven minutes from Casa Razas and on-site restaurant - perfect for sun bathing and watching the waves crash. Just grab your ready-packed “BEACH PLEASE” bag and you’re all set!
15 locals recommend
Playa Bonita Limon
Seven minutes from Casa Razas and on-site restaurant - perfect for sun bathing and watching the waves crash. Just grab your ready-packed “BEACH PLEASE” bag and you’re all set!
Gorgeous beach with calm swimming waters. Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from Casa Razas, and a short drive to many restaurant options.
25 locals recommend
Playa Punta Uva
Gorgeous beach with calm swimming waters. Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from Casa Razas, and a short drive to many restaurant options.
A cool, low-key hangout with beautiful water. Pack a lunch or swing by a restaurant for takeout to really enjoy.
13 locals recommend
Playa Punta Uva Arrecife
A cool, low-key hangout with beautiful water. Pack a lunch or swing by a restaurant for takeout to really enjoy.
Located between Cahuita and Puerto Viejo, Limón’s black sand beach is just a wonder to behold. Cool fact: look for the really black sand and put a magnet to it. It jumps right on it. Approximately 1 hour (10 minutes) from Casa Razas.
Playa negra - Limón
Located between Cahuita and Puerto Viejo, Limón’s black sand beach is just a wonder to behold. Cool fact: look for the really black sand and put a magnet to it. It jumps right on it. Approximately 1 hour (10 minutes) from Casa Razas.
A nearby natural “pool” in the sea. A calm seaside experience visited by families for early morning dips without the crashing waves. Approximately 4 minutes drive from Casa Razas.
Playa Piuta
A nearby natural “pool” in the sea. A calm seaside experience visited by families for early morning dips without the crashing waves. Approximately 4 minutes drive from Casa Razas.
Sightseeing
All the wonders of Limón
Terraventuras Travel & Expeditions
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Great eco-adventure! Aerial trams across the jungle, zip lines and more! A great day for the entire family.
8 locals recommend
Veragua Rainforest
Great eco-adventure! Aerial trams across the jungle, zip lines and more! A great day for the entire family.
Right next to Playa Bonita (a local favorite beach) with nature trails for a good early morning walk. Awesome views! Pack a lunch and take in the ocean from on high. Approximately 12 minutes drive from Casa Razas.
Cariari de Limón Park
Right next to Playa Bonita (a local favorite beach) with nature trails for a good early morning walk. Awesome views! Pack a lunch and take in the ocean from on high. Approximately 12 minutes drive from Casa Razas.
Get a great view of jungle species in this seaside national park and then browse around the town of Cahuita for super chill vibes and good eats.
163 locals recommend
Cahuita National Park
215 Av. 71Get a great view of jungle species in this seaside national park and then browse around the town of Cahuita for super chill vibes and good eats.
Check out the “Ara Project” which is saving the Macaw parrots from extinction. Bring your camera for a spectacular view during their feeding time. Approximately 1 hour (40 minutes) from Casa Razas.
99 locals recommend
Gandoca Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge
36Check out the “Ara Project” which is saving the Macaw parrots from extinction. Bring your camera for a spectacular view during their feeding time. Approximately 1 hour (40 minutes) from Casa Razas.
The name says it all. Learn all about these intriguing animals. Approximately 40 minutes from Casa Razas.
35 locals recommend
Sloth Sanctuary - Costa Rica
The name says it all. Learn all about these intriguing animals. Approximately 40 minutes from Casa Razas.
Hospital
Just two blocks from Casa Razas. This is the major hospital for the Limón province. It’s always good to know where the local hospital is.
Just blocks from the house. It’s always good to know where the local hospital is.
Dr. Tony Facio Castro Hospital
Just blocks from the house. It’s always good to know where the local hospital is.