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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"What a beautiful place! The staff were great, the room was clean and comfortable, and the restaurant was super. Great place to enjoy nature and relax."

Superior Suite, Garden View | Terrace/patio

"Mixed Experience – Beautiful Views but Disappointing Conditions The property itself is a beautiful home with stunning views, but unfortunately, our stay was not pleasant overall. The location is quite remote—far from restaurants and not well lit at night—which made it difficult to find upon arrival. While the home has great potential, we encountered several cleanliness and maintenance issues. When we arrived, the house had a significant bug problem, including roaches, termites, ants, and...

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

"We had an amazing evening 💐 n this property, they have a fantastic view of the city. Stayed in the transparent tent with hot tub. The staff is very friendly and helpful with everything we needed. I hope to come back on my next visit to CR"

AED 515 total

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22 Jun - 23 Jun

"Very relaxing stay. Will recommend. "

AED 574 total

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2 Jul - 3 Jul

"I loved staying at Vista Guapa! Our bungalow was cozy and had AC, there were sweet dogs on the property, and the hospitality was awesome. I can't wait to go back again!"

AED 457 total

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22 Jun - 23 Jun

"Great place, restaurant and pool right on the property. "

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5/5 Excellent

"The property was very clean and the staff were very friendly. The breakfast was excellent. The Soda next door had great local food. There is also a nice bakery about a block away. "

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