I’m so happy that you got to Limon and Cahuita. We heard the same things about Limon, but when we arrived we new we had made the right decision. It’s like a country within a country.
I'm so excited you guys went here. Everyone kept telling me this side of the country was dangerous which I felt was highkey racist, because why are the black parts of countries always considered "dangerous." Adding Limon to my Costa Rican travel bucket list!
I loved Costa Rica and especially the Limón area. Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, Manzanillo...all of it! The food, 😋. Great experiences! Easy interactions with friendly local people, local bus rides to various towns, howler monkeys, black sand beach. It was more than a year between visits and as I walked along the beach in Manzanillo, a guy called out and waived, ran over, said he remembered me from the prior year and the rain forest tourist and welcomed me back. It warmed my heart. 💜
I read "El negro en Costa Rica" written by Quince Duncan. It let my eyes wide open because I didn't know about this part of our history. Great content!
Great video! I stayed in Cahuita back in 2015 and loved it - howler monkeys, black sand beach, lively dancing and socializing at bars/restaurants, kind and friendly local citizens, delicious food, and walking distance to Parque Nacional Cahuita. I highly recommend a visit to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. (And as a single female traveler, I found it to be safe)
Yes!!!. Loving this video. We Black people are EVERYWHERE around the globe. As a Black Puertorican man( who first language is Spanish ), it was so beautiful seeing Black Latinos so immersed, loving & living in their culture. My partner & I love your channel. Johnny & Johann/ Los Angeles ♥ ❤
i spent some time back in the 80s in that part of the country (I was in the Peace Corps). Really loved the area and the beaches. The pacific side is so overdeveloped now - good to see the Caribbean side still has some laid back charm. Look forward to upcoming videos.
This is how our adventures into the Caribbean of Costa Rica started. Episode 2: ua-cam.com/video/SnmO_RS3MGk/v-deo.html Episode 3: ua-cam.com/video/YbeNXpWP-KI/v-deo.html Thanks for joining us as we begin to understand this cultured people and the complicated history of this coast.....its different y'all! Support us here: Buy us a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/TheYarbros or Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=54802276
There is a book called "What Happen" by Paula Palmer in which the author recorded some of the elders talking about the history of black people in that area. In fact I think some of the recordings are now in one of the national museums in San Jose.
Thank you for this video! My husband and I will be going to the province of Limon this month and you guys are really helping us out! I cannot wait ❤️ much love!
This was spectacular. To see the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica I didn't know. So relatable, as an African living in Trinidad and Tobago for over two decades. It is heartwarming to see similarities in the food, culture and that ebony gorgeous skin tone. My soul danced with joy. We're everywhere . Thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you for the interesting background on a part of Costa Rica’s history I knew nothing about. I knew about Costa Rica’s indigenous and Spanish colonial history but did not know anything about Limon and the segregation that led to it being a predominately black province. Now I want to go back to Costa Rica to specifically visit Limon.
The segregation was not primarily due to color but to cultural differences like language and religion, the workers came under contract to work on the port and City construction and the lowlands section of the railroad, they were not tricked by the government but the ufco. Black presence in Costa Rica is centuries old as well as the cultural missunderstanding but taking about segregation is exagerated with todays lens. Its easier to find out how italians and cubans and later lebanese blended. Afrocaribean being more saw no interest in blend and were able to maintain churches and English schools for decades and in part that also explain why they mostly stay living in limón Province. Its fair to say the efforts from government to adapt and integrate the black community and limón are also decades old and the black leaders and organization were more succesful than others to do it
@@victorlionelnazaire685 there was no attemp of a colony in Nicoya, un Guanacaste Province, but my understanding is that it didnt last, they had sugar cane plantation
This is wild. We were just in Costa Rica for a wedding last week and the first thing I noticed and said was "there's no one that looks like us" and now it makes sense. Now I have to plan another visit and get to where my people are....LIMON
Love the Ska music at 7:00. We need to get some of those nice buses here in the States. Everyone complains about Greyhound buses. Very interesting video.
Omg I can’t wait to go! The video quality is superb! This looks like the travel channel! I never knew about this area of Costa Rica! This will be my first stop !!!
Thanks, I can't remember their names. We took 2 different ones heading to the South and coming back and they both were bad. We boned with people on the bus because of how hot it was....good memories with cool people on a bad bus ride lol. Sorry ik this didn't help.
Awesome video. Very educational. We visited Costa Rica last year and at the time did not know about the Caribbean Side. I wish we had known. Can't wait to see more of your stay there.
Don't feel bad we almost passed by it....but we're really happy we didn't. Not the city if Limon but the area between the city and Puerto Viejo turned out to be our favorite place in CR.
Welcome to the channel and thanks for the sub! we try to include stuff we find interesting hoping our peeps will also find it interesting. Glad you found us!
Thanks for this really great introduction to Lemon. I’ve been wanting to visit for the last few years after I learned from my grand aunt that two of her brothers migrated there from Jamaica to work on the banana plantation. I would love to connect with these family members. I’m adding to my list to get there within the next year.
Wow - spectacular video today guys! Thank you, thank you for this! So enriched by this content - Such a rich, deep tapestry, it seems like you could spend a very, very long time there taking in the layers of experiences that make up the region. Jumping immediately yo part 2! 💕
I've been to Limon several times and have a real connection to it. It really is more dangerous than the rest of Costa Rica. That being said, the culture and food there really are the best. As a Jamaican myself I was fascinated by how my people migrated there and brought the Jamaican flavor and added the Spanish mix there.
Yes to all of that. They....brought w/ them seeds for planting and their own way of life. Absolutely fascinating and by the government cutting them off their culture took root. It is more dangerous that's the other side of having to fend for yourself... People do what they believe they have to do.
@@TheYarbros crime often comes with lack of resources. Plus as you can imagine, that port is an attractive place for a certain kind of product smuggling. But not all areas are hot spots. BTW, while the history of limon is bad as it pertains to the govt, the country has come to celebrate and embrace black culture. Going to clubs in San Jose or anywhere in CR, they love the music and mix with the black people. I went to school in San Jose and worried the police would watch me but i passed them everyday and they never noticed the one black guy walking by. There was even a famous homeless black man who slept outside of the school downtown and people were so kind to him. Costa Rica every year celebrates día de los negros with pride. It's definitely not what I'm accustomed to in the states
@@DaneReidVoiceOver Yeah, we felt at peace...even celebrated throught CR...never knew about day of the black though....thanks I'll have to look that up!
Can't wait to see more videos of Limon and the Caribbean coast. The history is amazing! Would you guys live on the Caribbean coast and if so where? If not where would you recommend?
No country is perfect. CR has its problems also. However, the Black Chefs, Cooks, and street food are absolutely amazing. It is great that Blacks are making a home for themselves in Costa Rica. Great that Black families and people survived and thrived despite all.
Oh Wow! I never new about this side of Costa Rica " Limon ' very interesting and informative, thank you so much for this video. Now I'm doing and digging some research on this Thanks guys.🤗🙏🏾
Hi Natasha, I'm just seeing your comment! If you're still looking for contacts, we enjoyed our learning about the Afro Caribbean side of Costa Rica with Soul Life Travel - here's the website link soullifetravel.net/ and IG page instagram.com/soullifetravel/
I've been to Costa Rica in San Jose with a few friends from this church. It was awesome. I wish i could have gone to Puerto Limon because i know what that area is known for. Considering the fact that I'm of Caribbean origin. Many black Costa Ricans are of West Indian descent . Just like many black Panamanians are also of West Indian background. We black people are all over. People just don't know.
Well I know people that were robbed traveling into Limon ,we went everywhere in Costa Rica but there although my dad liked to visit Limon regularly as Costa Rica was his home and final resting place .
My FAVORITE AREA BY FAR (after 16 years living in CR)!! The Caribbean food with lots of coconut in it but also many international restaurants, the people, the Jamaican/black culture & MORE!!!! (just don't bring your computer with you & do be conscious)
I'm a single woman, black & American. Well...only until l have someone l can trust 100% to travel "with" me I'm staying put. Its stressful (in my own country) coming across so many shady characters & disingenuous people...scamners etc. I can only imagine what I'd come across stepping into in a whole new country & culture w/ no allies & no one l know. Thats not good to have to be in such a vulnerable position where if something happened you may never be found. And it happens so ladies DON'T TRAVEL ALONE. You become a big target.
Pura Vida ❤, let me tell you all.something , my Mom Grand ma and all my family was from. LIMON COSTA RICA ! I brag about it too everyone especially because of the rich Jamaican culture there! I was born and raised in Harlem NYC but I was also raised in Limon as a baby and all threw my life my Grand ma had a house in Santa Edujes and it is paradise too me . I hate when people especially from the capital talk so poorly about it. With out Limon which is the port city the gate way of commerce in Costa Rica what would that country be. Limonense soy yo me corre en mi Alma y mi Sanger ❤
My prefer province Limón!!!I love the place, people,food, music, culture, everything there!! however you can find there a lot of people from differents countries. I'm white on the outside, but black on the inside, I love you lemon!,❤️
I'd feel fine staying in Puerto Viejo if I were solo traveling. Lots of transient visitors/ young backpackers. The bus systm in CR is older and can seem a bit gritty but I didn't feel unsafe. -Apryl
The first time I went to Costa Rica, I was also told not to go to Limon. But, I really wanted to go and I knew the Carib side was afro Latino, so I figured this is why I was being told not to go. Well, I arrived in Manzanillo, a small town past Puerto Viejo and 3 days later I was robbed of all of my belongings. LOL. Win some you lose some.
Jamaicans, Barbadians, Trinidanians, Grenadians, etc came to Costa Rica to work in the banana plantations and to build the Railroads to the Atlantic Ocean through thick jungles of Central America. Unlike the locals or the Chinese, they knew the British Imperial System (of measures, miles, feet, inches, etc) used to the build these Railroads and the Panama Canal. Jamaicans brought with them their own schools and education system to Costa Rica, Panama, and other places. Mathematics (Arithmetic) were taught from an early age in school and normally on Sundays after church service. Unfortunately, those the Jamaican schools were closed down by the Central American governments.
Same happen to me at San Jose they be like don’t go to Limon is dangerous lol i went there it was like been in the Dominican Republic people are nice 😊 I enjoy it
How much do you guys charge to assist with an itinerary to places like Costa Rica, Panama, and Mexico. How can we contact you? Or are you guys still to busy with your own itineraries. 😊 I will be traveling with a child so I would love assistance from trustworthy sorces.
It was a Live chat that we took off line after 48 hrs and made avaliable only to our Patreons....but here is a link ua-cam.com/video/SnmO_RS3MGk/v-deo.html 🤫🤣🤣🤣
I’m so happy that you got to Limon and Cahuita. We heard the same things about Limon, but when we arrived we new we had made the right decision. It’s like a country within a country.
Big facts! It's a whole different world....and we like it!
Costa Rica in general is the same with lil differences depending on the province@@TheYarbros
I'm so excited you guys went here. Everyone kept telling me this side of the country was dangerous which I felt was highkey racist, because why are the black parts of countries always considered "dangerous." Adding Limon to my Costa Rican travel bucket list!
It's distinctively different from the rest of CR... we can't wait to return to Puerto Viejo!
Thats not true, youre not from costa rica thats why you think that
I've lived in CR since 1997 and I'm a CR citizen. I love love love Limon.
We love it too! 😄
LOVE that you guys always go off the beaten path, no matter where you are. Amazing history and amazingly resilient people!
😄 Ikr, our feet always lead us someplace #different.
I loved Costa Rica and especially the Limón area. Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, Manzanillo...all of it! The food, 😋. Great experiences! Easy interactions with friendly local people, local bus rides to various towns, howler monkeys, black sand beach.
It was more than a year between visits and as I walked along the beach in Manzanillo, a guy called out and waived, ran over, said he remembered me from the prior year and the rain forest tourist and welcomed me back. It warmed my heart. 💜
That connection to the people, the land and....the food lol is what it's all about!
I read "El negro en Costa Rica" written by Quince Duncan. It let my eyes wide open because I didn't know about this part of our history. Great content!
Great video! I stayed in Cahuita back in 2015 and loved it - howler monkeys, black sand beach, lively dancing and socializing at bars/restaurants, kind and friendly local citizens, delicious food, and walking distance to Parque Nacional Cahuita. I highly recommend a visit to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. (And as a single female traveler, I found it to be safe)
Thank you! We love, love, love that area for all the reasons you states. It's simply tranquil!
Yes!!!. Loving this video. We Black people are EVERYWHERE around the globe. As a Black Puertorican man( who first language is Spanish ), it was so beautiful seeing Black Latinos so immersed, loving & living in their culture.
My partner & I love your channel.
Johnny & Johann/ Los Angeles ♥ ❤
Love having you guys w/ us and yes it is a beautiful thing seeing Black ppl enjoying life on their...our terms.
Thank you sir black Americans think they own the color when my father and his side are black from San Jose costa rica
@@half.breed83Shut up and keep our name out yo mouth. Same comment everywhere
i spent some time back in the 80s in that part of the country (I was in the Peace Corps). Really loved the area and the beaches. The pacific side is so overdeveloped now - good to see the Caribbean side still has some laid back charm. Look forward to upcoming videos.
Hoping it can stay the way it is....but ik change is inevitable. Thanks for tuning in!
Thanks for this episode guys. I like this style of travel. Learning about history of the people and supporting their businesses.
Thank you! Glad you liked it. We love the history and supporting locals as much as we can!
This is how our adventures into the Caribbean of Costa Rica started.
Episode 2: ua-cam.com/video/SnmO_RS3MGk/v-deo.html
Episode 3: ua-cam.com/video/YbeNXpWP-KI/v-deo.html
Thanks for joining us as we begin to understand this cultured people and the complicated history of this coast.....its different y'all! Support us here: Buy us a coffee www.buymeacoffee.com/TheYarbros or Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=54802276
Wow, so much history, vibrancy, and culture. Thank you for taking us deep into this side of Costa Rica. I will be visiting.
Thanks for watching! You'll have a great time!
I love the history lessons within these segments, especially the history that is not generally taught. Thank you !
Our pleasure!
There is a book called "What Happen" by Paula Palmer in which the author recorded some of the elders talking about the history of black people in that area. In fact I think some of the recordings are now in one of the national museums in San Jose.
Thank you...I'll see if I can find the recordings
Thank you for this video! My husband and I will be going to the province of Limon this month and you guys are really helping us out! I cannot wait ❤️ much love!
Hope you both have a great time!
@@TheYarbros Thank you! God bless you and keep you safe on your travels 🧳☀️
This was spectacular. To see the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica I didn't know. So relatable, as an African living in Trinidad and Tobago for over two decades. It is heartwarming to see similarities in the food, culture and that ebony gorgeous skin tone. My soul danced with joy. We're everywhere . Thanks so much for sharing.
Many blessings! Currently in Sayulita which is beautiful but no Black presence. Puerto Viejo looks amazing
I wanted to visit Sayulita but didn't get the chance ... yet. But Puerto Viejo is definitely worth the visit.
Fascinating. Love the history in this vlog...I'll be looking out for part II
Coming soon and I hope you enjoy it! Really appreciate you!
My family is in Limon, Cahuita, and PV. Glad you all made it to the beautiful Caribbean Coast. Pura Vida!!
Pura Vida!
Awesome video. Thank you for the historical background. 😎
Our pleasure!
Thank you for the interesting background on a part of Costa Rica’s history I knew nothing about. I knew about Costa Rica’s indigenous and Spanish colonial history but did not know anything about Limon and the segregation that led to it being a predominately black province. Now I want to go back to Costa Rica to specifically visit Limon.
I hope you get the chance to visit again. It's been fascinating learning about the history and culture in Limon. Thank you for watching!
The segregation was not primarily due to color but to cultural differences like language and religion, the workers came under contract to work on the port and City construction and the lowlands section of the railroad, they were not tricked by the government but the ufco. Black presence in Costa Rica is centuries old as well as the cultural missunderstanding but taking about segregation is exagerated with todays lens. Its easier to find out how italians and cubans and later lebanese blended. Afrocaribean being more saw no interest in blend and were able to maintain churches and English schools for decades and in part that also explain why they mostly stay living in limón Province. Its fair to say the efforts from government to adapt and integrate the black community and limón are also decades old and the black leaders and organization were more succesful than others to do it
@@mariotrejos7236
Can you tell us about the Cubans history in Limon and generallyin Costa-Rica ?
@@victorlionelnazaire685 there was no attemp of a colony in Nicoya, un Guanacaste Province, but my understanding is that it didnt last, they had sugar cane plantation
This is wild. We were just in Costa Rica for a wedding last week and the first thing I noticed and said was "there's no one that looks like us" and now it makes sense. Now I have to plan another visit and get to where my people are....LIMON
Love the Ska music at 7:00.
We need to get some of those nice buses here in the States. Everyone complains about Greyhound buses.
Very interesting video.
So interesting! Thanks for educating us on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica
Glad you enjoyed it!
I am in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Cahuita and Limon for a week. I am thoroughly enjoying my people and everyone.
Omg I can’t wait to go! The video quality is superb! This looks like the travel channel! I never knew about this area of Costa Rica! This will be my first stop !!!
Hey, thanks for the compliments and thanks for checking out our channel!
This Content is everything! I’m so glad I became a Patreon!
We truly appreciate that you are! It gives us the ability to dig deeper into places such as this. Thank you Desiree!
I love what you’ve done with this video. You are really capturing the Beauty and history of the caribe! Pura Vida friends 💞
We're glad you like it! Our time in Puerto Viejo will come out Sunday! We loved connecting with you! Pura vida!
Never knew this about Costa Rica! Thanks for opening our eyes
Our pleasure!
OMG did he say "feeling like the cheese inside of a hot pocket" LOOOOOOL 😂😂😂
😂😂 right!
Thanks!
Thank you and thanks for tuning in!
Great video! Do you all have any bus company recommendations? I'm going to CR in June
Thanks, I can't remember their names. We took 2 different ones heading to the South and coming back and they both were bad. We boned with people on the bus because of how hot it was....good memories with cool people on a bad bus ride lol. Sorry ik this didn't help.
Thanks for sharing this history about CR…btw Apryl I really love your updo in this video.
Awesome video. Very educational. We visited Costa Rica last year and at the time did not know about the Caribbean Side. I wish we had known. Can't wait to see more of your stay there.
Don't feel bad we almost passed by it....but we're really happy we didn't. Not the city if Limon but the area between the city and Puerto Viejo turned out to be our favorite place in CR.
Thank you for sharing that history! I definitely want to visit now!!!
Thanks for watching and hanging out w/ us!
Fantastic video, I love how you integrate history into the video! Happy to dive into your content as a new Subscriber!
Welcome to the channel and thanks for the sub! we try to include stuff we find interesting hoping our peeps will also find it interesting. Glad you found us!
Thanks for this really great introduction to Lemon. I’ve been wanting to visit for the last few years after I learned from my grand aunt that two of her brothers migrated there from Jamaica to work on the banana plantation. I would love to connect with these family members. I’m adding to my list to get there within the next year.
Thank you for sharing your travels with us!
Our pleasure!
you two do a fantastic job at storytelling and bringing your personal journey as a couple.
Appreciate that...its something we have been working on...honest and interesting stories. Big-ups and thanks for watching!
So HAPPY you guys are doing this…. YEEEEEEEEEES, Let’s highlight blackness EVERYWHERE 👍🏾❤️
Lets indeed!!! cue Sounds of Blackness Optimistic... ua-cam.com/video/0DR4Thf2B9c/v-deo.html
@@TheYarbros one of my favorite songs
Súper Job guys! Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Wow - spectacular video today guys! Thank you, thank you for this! So enriched by this content - Such a rich, deep tapestry, it seems like you could spend a very, very long time there taking in the layers of experiences that make up the region. Jumping immediately yo part 2! 💕
Thanks for tuning in. and enjoying the content! The next installment I coming soon!
First video I heard about Trini and Barbados, they the residence there mainly say Jamaica, their food and patois is full Jamaican.
My kind of place 🥰 History, culture, good food and beauty all around, as well as good people!
Definitely; its a great combination!
Looking forward to Part 2
😊
I've been to Limon several times and have a real connection to it. It really is more dangerous than the rest of Costa Rica. That being said, the culture and food there really are the best. As a Jamaican myself I was fascinated by how my people migrated there and brought the Jamaican flavor and added the Spanish mix there.
Yes to all of that. They....brought w/ them seeds for planting and their own way of life. Absolutely fascinating and by the government cutting them off their culture took root. It is more dangerous that's the other side of having to fend for yourself... People do what they believe they have to do.
@@TheYarbros crime often comes with lack of resources. Plus as you can imagine, that port is an attractive place for a certain kind of product smuggling. But not all areas are hot spots. BTW, while the history of limon is bad as it pertains to the govt, the country has come to celebrate and embrace black culture. Going to clubs in San Jose or anywhere in CR, they love the music and mix with the black people. I went to school in San Jose and worried the police would watch me but i passed them everyday and they never noticed the one black guy walking by. There was even a famous homeless black man who slept outside of the school downtown and people were so kind to him. Costa Rica every year celebrates día de los negros with pride. It's definitely not what I'm accustomed to in the states
@@DaneReidVoiceOver Yeah, we felt at peace...even celebrated throught CR...never knew about day of the black though....thanks I'll have to look that up!
would people quit saying dangerous without explaining specifically what they mean, please1 or else please shut up
OMG, this was the BEST.
I met Joel Campbell and Paulo Wanchope. They are Costa Rican héroes
Cool! 🤟🏾
Great episode, looking forward to part 2!
Thanks!😄
Thank you so much for including us on your journey. You are a wonderful couple. Can you share the name of the air bnb you stayed at in Puerto Viejo?
Thank you for watching! Here's the link: bit.ly/puertoviejoairbnb
I'm from New Orleans and have visited the Caribbean coast and love the vibe ~ Jaco is too much "gringo Vibe" glad y'all made it to that side of Pura
Agreed Jaco is hyper touristy and the Caribbean is really chill. Loved it!
Thank you! Such a good and informative message.
You are so welcome!
Can't wait to see more videos of Limon and the Caribbean coast. The history is amazing! Would you guys live on the Caribbean coast and if so where? If not where would you recommend?
We talk about that in our next video about Puerto Viejo... ua-cam.com/video/YbeNXpWP-KI/v-deo.html
Dang I wanna go now. This was so informative and cool!
Love it! I’m new & in the central part - can’t wait to get to Limon
Safe travels, enjoy yourself!
great video!
Thanks for the video. I am interested in learning more about Limon and its residents. Safe travels!
Thank you for watching! There's a lot of interesting history in Limon. We'll be sharing a little more in our next video.
No country is perfect. CR has its problems also. However, the Black Chefs, Cooks, and street food are absolutely amazing. It is great that Blacks are making a home for themselves in Costa Rica. Great that Black families and people survived and thrived despite all.
Colors, culture, nature, food, rain, spirit, and smiles. What else you can ask for in Limón.❓🌿🍍🖤
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Oh Wow! I never new about this side of Costa Rica " Limon ' very interesting and informative, thank you so much for this video. Now I'm doing and digging some research on this Thanks guys.🤗🙏🏾
Glad it was helpful! Definitely dig in!
Wow you looked like one of the locals in those pictures!
#blendingin
Hey planning a trip to Limon. Please any air BnB recommendations? near the beach of course.
Awesome! I love it 🙌🏾
Thank you!
Hey Yarbros! Thank you so much for your content. Interested in traveling to Limon this April . Any reliable contacts to offer?
Hi Natasha, I'm just seeing your comment! If you're still looking for contacts, we enjoyed our learning about the Afro Caribbean side of Costa Rica with Soul Life Travel - here's the website link soullifetravel.net/ and IG page instagram.com/soullifetravel/
I've been to Costa Rica in San Jose with a few friends from this church. It was awesome. I wish i could have gone to Puerto Limon because i know what that area is known for. Considering the fact that I'm of Caribbean origin. Many black Costa Ricans are of West Indian descent . Just like many black Panamanians are also of West Indian background. We black people are all over. People just don't know.
very cool guys! Would love to go!
Is not racist in Costa Rica!! We are one!🇨🇷🌳💚🌎🦥
What an awesome video! I love Limon Costa Rica, it's a place to be!
It really is!
My favorite food in Costa Rica is en el Limón pls visit tortuguero national park
We'll be returning to experiene all that we missed! The food is great!
Well I know people that were robbed traveling into Limon ,we went everywhere in Costa Rica but there although my dad liked to visit Limon regularly as Costa Rica was his home and final resting place .
Yes, you run that risk 8n the majority of Latin America.
💚💚💚 Nowhere like Limon 💚💚💚 Pura Vida.
Our Cultural mosaic Résumé
Ok now your speakin my language!! I’d be throwin down.
We threw down!
@@TheYarbros I know you did!! 😜
Between Guadalajara vs Medellín, which one do you prefer to live?
Guadalajara for us.
Wonderful video!
Thank you very much!
Y’all have me wanting to go back and experience Limón. I only hit up puerto viejo
My FAVORITE AREA BY FAR (after 16 years living in CR)!! The Caribbean food with lots of coconut in it but also many international restaurants, the people, the Jamaican/black culture & MORE!!!! (just don't bring your computer with you & do be conscious)
I hope more people can explore that area and come to love it like you!
I'm Costarican and it's also my favorite area of Costa Rica
@Sarong Goddess why? Were you robbed? Several digital nomads are interested in working from there. Can you gv more details?
Very informative.
Glad you think so!
I'm a single woman, black & American. Well...only until l have someone l can trust 100% to travel "with" me I'm staying put. Its stressful (in my own country) coming across so many shady characters & disingenuous people...scamners etc. I can only imagine what I'd come across stepping into in a whole new country & culture w/ no allies & no one l know. Thats not good to have to be in such a vulnerable position where if something happened you may never be found. And it happens so ladies DON'T TRAVEL ALONE. You become a big target.
Do you cruise?
The "dangerous" reputation of limón helps protect it from gentrification
Pura Vida ❤, let me tell you all.something , my Mom Grand ma and all my family was from. LIMON COSTA RICA ! I brag about it too everyone especially because of the rich Jamaican culture there! I was born and raised in Harlem NYC but I was also raised in Limon as a baby and all threw my life my Grand ma had a house in Santa Edujes and it is paradise too me . I hate when people especially from the capital talk so poorly about it. With out Limon which is the port city the gate way of commerce in Costa Rica what would that country be. Limonense soy yo me corre en mi Alma y mi Sanger ❤
Stumbled on a GEM!
I was in La Fortuna and they told me the same thing about the Caribbean side.
No surprises there!
I didn’t know any of this, so thanks for educating us! Also, was the cab driver originally the Eastern Caribbean? He sounded just like my dad.
Ricky is from Limon parents from Jamaica I believe. Glad you enjoy this one!
Will be there in May.
Jealous 😄 Enjoy!
Very interesting, I want to go to Limón next time we go to Costa Rica.
It's an interesting beautiful place!
My prefer province Limón!!!I love the place, people,food, music, culture, everything there!! however you can find there a lot of people from differents countries. I'm white on the outside, but black on the inside, I love you lemon!,❤️
Beautiful
Thank you!
Thank you
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🇨🇷Limón tiene Sabor🇨🇷
Si!
I love your videos! Do you recommend traveling by bus and staying in Limon as a woman traveling alone?
I'd feel fine staying in Puerto Viejo if I were solo traveling. Lots of transient visitors/ young backpackers. The bus systm in CR is older and can seem a bit gritty but I didn't feel unsafe. -Apryl
People say they have a big party in Limon every August 31st. 😎
Ohhhh I gotta go here!!
Puerto Viejo should not be missed!
The first time I went to Costa Rica, I was also told not to go to Limon. But, I really wanted to go and I knew the Carib side was afro Latino, so I figured this is why I was being told not to go. Well, I arrived in Manzanillo, a small town past Puerto Viejo and 3 days later I was robbed of all of my belongings. LOL. Win some you lose some.
Yeah, that town is still going through it.
Jamaicans, Barbadians, Trinidanians, Grenadians, etc came to Costa Rica to work in the banana plantations and to build the Railroads to the Atlantic Ocean through thick jungles of Central America. Unlike the locals or the Chinese, they knew the British Imperial System (of measures, miles, feet, inches, etc) used to the build these Railroads and the Panama Canal. Jamaicans brought with them their own schools and education system to Costa Rica, Panama, and other places. Mathematics (Arithmetic) were taught from an early age in school and normally on Sundays after church service. Unfortunately, those the Jamaican schools were closed down by the Central American governments.
Thanks you for the insight!
@@TheYarbros You are most welcomed. You have nice videos with wonderful insights.
Same happen to me at San Jose they be like don’t go to Limon is dangerous lol i went there it was like been in the Dominican Republic people are nice 😊 I enjoy it
How much do you guys charge to assist with an itinerary to places like Costa Rica, Panama, and Mexico. How can we contact you? Or are you guys still to busy with your own itineraries. 😊
I will be traveling with a child so I would love assistance from trustworthy sorces.
Can't find part 2
It was a Live chat that we took off line after 48 hrs and made avaliable only to our Patreons....but here is a link ua-cam.com/video/SnmO_RS3MGk/v-deo.html 🤫🤣🤣🤣
I did know about MG‼️ history, lost or stolen?
I plan on studying abroad in nicoya I just saw the map I hate that puerto limón is far from nicoya 😭😭
I blame it on the Casta system that Spain 🇪🇸 European left behind on Latin America mentality...