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Puerto Limón · Every October
Carnaval de Limón
Costa Rica's Caribbean coast throws its own carnival around October 12, with calypso and comparsas.
On now until October 20
What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Limon or San Jose for October 5 to 20, 2026, round trips of 3 to 6 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Cahuita and Puerto Viejo are under an hour south for beaches.
- The carnival has skipped years; confirm before booking.
- Limón's small airport has sporadic service; from San José it is about three and a half hours by road.
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