Welcome to Rio Tarcoles, where tourists stop to view these ancient dinosaurs.
I've heard a few stories about this place, one being that locals sometimes toss live chickens off the bridge to put on a "show". I also read somewhere that a drunk man was bet $20 to swim across the river...and he did, but didn't quite make it.
If you are at all amazed by crocodiles, this place is crazy cool. I've been here a couple of times and still get excited by the number of crocs there are. Once in awhile you'll see a stork slowly walk up to a croc, almost as if he's doing a dare, and the croc will slowly swim towards him. You get your camera ready waiting for something to go down. The stork usually smartens up and flys off though.
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Vacation Homes in Cantón Turrubares

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Vacation Homes in Cantón Turrubares

"Our family of 5 stayed a week at this beach house and we loved it! We had so much privacy and were the only people on the beach. It is definitely off the beaten path, but worth the drive! Lucy was an amazing host and made us feel very comfortable. "

"Property was clean wonderful! Will book this house again next time we are in CR. "

AED 662 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

"Great views, the pool and house were amazing. A great stay would recommend."

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The grounds were beautiful and we loved the private pool. The home was spacious and had everything we needed. "

"The perfect setting for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. The charm and comfort of the home is captivating. Our stay was incredibly pleasant. Our hosts Ursula and Erick were very responsive and accommodating. "

"The hostess was fantastic! Amazing property, 5 Stars!"

"Beautiful property right on the beach. Will definitely return."

"This Home was so lovely and spacious and the plunge pool just topped it off ..... access to the home and communication with host was effortless and convenient ......they even found my wifes earing after we checked out ...... highly recomend staying here !!!!!!"

"Our family stayed here for a week and loved how close we were to the south side of Jaco beach! We could walk out the back gate and the water was right there! Puddlefish Brewery along with a great little coffee shop were just around the corner. Downtown Jaco was an easy 5 minute drive.The home itself was modern, clean and comfortable, and communication with the hosts was excellent! The complex is in a gated community and we felt very safe.I highly recommend this home if you are looking for a...

"The house was great for 2 families. It was comfortable with enough space to spread out. It was just a short walk to the pool and beach."

"Had a problem confirming our reservation because of name change. The property was nice and clean. Bugs was a bit of a problem. "

"First and foremost, this was my first VRBO experience - and I’m so happy we chose this property with such kind and attentive owners who have picked an incredible property manager. The place is stunning, the beds are comfortable (a key factor for us), and the home is stocked with everything you need. Extra points for the welcome to the home to show us around as well as a call from one of the owners. We appreciated the warmness from everyone. Everything was clean and above expectations. We hope...

"I have stayed here twice and would highly reccomend this place to anyone!"

"Perfect Beach front property. Cold AC, secure parking And easy walking distance access to restaurants and grocery."

"very comfortable Casa"

"Very accurate listing. Was perfect for our stay!"

""My stay at La Casita was magnificent—truly a perfect place for rest and relaxation, with breathtaking views all around. Kelie was an amazing host, always responsive and easy to communicate with, which made the experience even better. I’m definitely planning to stay here again on my next trip to Costa Rica.""

On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels

"Pool time every day with time also spent on the beach, which is basically the front yard!!Short walk to excellent restaurants!!"

"We were here for a work stay. The kitchen and location were very nice. Everyone had a pleasant stay. The property was clean and very private. Great base to explore the area. The pool was nice and clean."

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