and related health worries. While trash removal had long been an issue due to lack of trucks and a haul to the nearest landfill (in Pococí), the ordered closure of this and other landfills in 2007 meant Puerto Limón had to send trash to Alajuela and pay a higher disposal fee. The situation led to a bottle-neck in trash removal, which, combined with the major dengue breakout, caused organizers to cancel 2008's carnaval as a precautionary measure. Given the severity of the situation, the city bought land in nearby Santa Rosa and, in April 2009, opened its landfill (called El Tomatal). Given the improved situation, Carnaval picked up in 2009 after its two-year hiatus. Transport Road transportation The district is covered by the following road routes: National Route 32 National Route 36 National Route 240 National Route 241 National Route 257 Airport Limón is served by the Limón International Airport (), IATA code LIO, an airstrip which is long by wide, above sea level, on the coast south of the city. The Presidency Ministry announced in June 2011 that Sansa Airlines would begin regular scheduled flights four times a week to Limón Airport, beginning in July and costing ₡30,000–₡75,000 ($60–$150), to increase tourism to Limón Province. Sports The city's football team is Limón F.C., after a local businessman took over the franchise of Asociacion Deportiva Limonense. They play their home games at the Estadio Juan Gobán. Notable people Activism Business Film and television Literature Politics Sports American and Canadian football Boxing Football Track and field Sister city Galați, Romania (since 1997) Gallery References External links Districts of Limón Province Populated places in Limón Province Port cities in the Caribbean Populated places established in 1854 1854 establishments in Costa Rica