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Limon is a great place to live in if you enjoy nature and want to live close to the sea shore. Conservation is a key issue in Limon with numerous small and large non-profit organizations operating in Limon and all across the country. Ranging from volunteer work to protect Costa Rica’s rich and diverse wildlife to spearheading efforts to boost the quality of life for people in rural areas, there are a plethora of non-profit organizations working here.

The Iguanaverde Foundation is a non-profit organization that looks after Green Iguanas along the Southern Caribbean Coast of Limon. The Talamanca Dolphin foundation is non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the wild dolphins that are found near the Talamanca and Manzanillo area in Limon, Costa Rica. Bosque Lluvioso is a rainforest preservation project to protect some of Costa Rica’s last remaining tracts of rainforests in the Guapiles area in Limon. The La Tortuga Feliz is a non-profit organization safeguarding sea turtles in the Parque Nacional Tortuguero and at the same time look to help improve the living conditions of the local inhabitants from around here.

A majority of the population resides in the provincial capital of Puerto Limon and its adjoining areas; while many others live in the south, which is home to some of the most picture perfect beaches in the country. What is so unique about living in Limon is the many different people you will find living here. This province is home to large numbers of Chinese Costa Ricans, while if you visit the town of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca you will see distinct Afro-Caribbean influences here, as most of the people are of West Indian decent. Further south you will find a number of indigenous Costa Rican communities at Bribri and Cocles. If you want to live in Limon, a good idea is to get in touch with a property realtor out here.

Limon is a great destination to tour, as this province has much to offer both in terms of culture as well as natural beauty. Tour companies offer a fantastic way to take in the local culture of a place. It will assist you in not only planning out your vacation, but will also arrange for excursions and side trips as well. With a quarter of the province’s coastline protected habitat, Limon is home to many wonderful and pristine national parks and reserves. North Limon plays host to the amazing Parque Nacional Tortuguero and Parque Nacional Barra del Colorado, while South Limon has many stunning white and black sand beaches, while offering a unique view of Costa Rica’s colorful ‘Rasta’ culture.