Puerto Limón Cruise Port Safety & Health Guide

Medium. This maps the U.S. Department of State Costa Rica Level 2 advisory to CruiseAware’s scale. It is country-level rather than port-specific and is not a Puerto Limón-specific incident rating.

Consult the current official Costa Rica health guidance before travel. CDC Traveler View is included where available; official advisory sources also direct travelers to consider appropriate vaccines, insect-bite prevention, and food and water precautions. Port-specific medical capacity is NOT ASSESSED.

Costa Rica: 911 emergency services (U.S. Department of State).

CruiseAware has not assessed berth assignment, tendering, passenger routing, walking, taxis, accessibility, or terminal services for a particular sailing. Confirm these arrangements with the cruise line or terminal/operator.

Puerto Limón carries a moderate risk rating. Travelers should take enhanced precautions and review current health advisories before departure. Puerto Limón is a Costa Rica cruise destination. CruiseAware rates it Medium using the U.S. Department of State Level 2 advisory mapping; this is a country-level assessment, not a port-specific assessment for Puerto Limón.

Puerto Limón carries a moderate risk rating. Travelers should take enhanced precautions and review current health advisories before departure. CruiseAware assigns Medium because the U.S. Department of State’s Costa Rica advisory is Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution); this is a country-level assessment, not a port-specific assessment. Review the current advisory and follow official and cruise-line instructions.

Puerto Limón carries a moderate risk rating. Travelers should take enhanced precautions and review current health advisories before departure. Most cruise passengers visit Puerto Limón without incident when they stay in port and tourist areas and use licensed transportation. CruiseAware assigns Medium because the U.S. Department of State’s Costa Rica advisory is Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution); this is a country-level assessment, not a port-specific assessment. Review the current advisory and follow official and cruise-line instructions.

CruiseAware assigns Medium because the U.S. Department of State’s Costa Rica advisory is Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution); this is a country-level assessment, not a port-specific assessment. Review the current advisory and follow official and cruise-line instructions.

CruiseAware assigns Medium because the U.S. Department of State’s Costa Rica advisory is Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution); this is a country-level assessment, not a port-specific assessment. Review the current advisory and follow official and cruise-line instructions. Always use licensed taxis from the port authority, stay in well-trafficked tourist areas, and keep your ship's emergency contact number on hand before going ashore.

Yes. CruiseAware offers a personalized Country Intelligence Report for Puerto Limón — a detailed PDF briefing covering health risks, safety advisories, emergency contacts, vaccination recommendations, and port-specific tips tailored to your cruise itinerary.