Guápiles

Guápiles, Costa Rica, the unofficial capital of the Caribbean lowlands and the largest city in Limón Province outside of Puerto Limón itself, is the hidden practical choice for those who want Caribbean life — rain, green, biodiversity, warmth, and Afro-Caribbean culture — without the beach town premium, the remoteness of the coast, and the four-hour drive to San José every time something needs doing.

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