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Costa Rica - Wharves at Puerto Limon
Costa Rica - Wharves at Puerto Limon. On the left is the dock/warehouse used to ship bananas from Costa Rica to the UK, the USA and other International destinations. Date: circa 1910s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Banana Costa Dock Export Jetty Limon Puerto Quay Quays Quayside Rica Rican Warehouse Wharf Wharves
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Glimpse into Costa Rica's Rich Maritime History: The Wharves at Puerto Limon, Circa 1910s" 2. Nestled along the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica lies the bustling port town of Puerto Limon, a place where the turquoise waters meet the lush, verdant landscape. In this evocative photograph, we are transported back in time to the early 1900s, as we witness the wharves of Puerto Limon in their prime. 3. On the left side of the image, a dock and warehouse complex comes into view. This structure, with its weathered wood and rusted metal, served as a vital link between Costa Rica and the world beyond its shores. Bananas, the country's most valuable export, were carefully loaded onto ships here, bound for destinations as far-flung as the United Kingdom and the United States. 4. The banana trade played a pivotal role in Costa Rica's economic development during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of this vibrant industry, which transformed the lives of countless Costa Ricans and left an indelible mark on the country's cultural identity. 5. The wharves at Puerto Limon were more than just a place of commerce; they were a symbol of connection and progress. They linked Costa Rica to the wider world, bringing new ideas, technologies, and opportunities to this small Central American nation. Today, the legacy of these wharves lives on, as Puerto Limon continues to thrive as a bustling port and a gateway to the natural wonders of Costa Rica. 6. This photograph is a testament to the rich history of maritime trade in Costa Rica, and a reminder of the vital role that the wharves at Puerto Limon played in shaping the country's past and present. It invites us to explore the stories of the people who worked on these docks, the ships that sailed from these waters, and the bananas that made the journey from Costa Rica to the rest of the world.
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