Carnival in Limón, the biggest party on the Caribbean coast, kicked off Friday night with the crowning of the Queen of the Carnival. High-spirited festivities will continue throughout the week until ...

Three major parades are scheduled: the Day of Cultures Parade, featuring a band competition (October 12); the Tope de Carnaval (October 13); and the traditional Carnival Parade (October 19). Concerts ...

Limón Carnival, celebrated annually since 1949, was originally held to commemorate Christopher Columbus’s landing on the island of Uvita, off the coast of Limón, in 1502 during his exploration ...

In August, the annual Limon Roots Afrocultural Festival takes place. In October, the Limón Carnival is a week-long celebration that showcases the community’s vibrant colors, delicious foods ...

Costa Rica is known for its nature, adventure and biodiversity; but it is also a bastion of cultural diversity, and this is perfectly exemplified by the Limón Carnival – Costa Rica’s biggest ...

The Carnival Liberty was on an eight-day western Caribbean cruise that departed Fort Lauderdale on Feb. 17 with scheduled calls in Costa Maya, Mexico; Limon, Costa Rica; and Colon, Panama.