When people think of Costa Rica, they usually picture rainforests, beaches, and Pura Vida. But if you really want to understand this country, especially Limón, you have to understand Jamaica Town. It isn’t just a neighborhood. It’s a living archive of Afro-Caribbean history, resilience, culture, and pride. This is where Limón’s soul lives. In the late 1800s, Costa Rica was building a railroad to connect the Caribbean coast to the Central Valley. The project needed hard, dange