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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"We enjoyed the local vibe in the area, was quiet and safe. The property was great and we enjoyed our time there. Thank you for everything."

AED 636 total

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6 May - 7 May

"House is absolutely beautiful inside and outside. Everything was extremely cleaned and well taken care of. Will definitely stay here again."

"The property is even more beautiful than the pictures. Very organised and welcoming, everyone made our first trip to Costa Rica a memorable one. Truelly a gem. "

"Amazing place. Great location. "

"We really enjoyed our stay at the Lookout Casita. The view is superb and we enjoyed the proximity to the jungle and coffee plantation. The balcony, pool area and gazebo are really nice. "

"The property, its upkeep and condition are as good as it gets for VRBOs. We’ve stayed at many over the years and this was definitely the most stylish. Most of the places we wanted to visit we’re farther away than we expected, at least an hour drive, but otherwise everything was great. "

"Nice place surrounded by jungle "

"Perfect place. "

"The place was very clean and the location was great. I would stay here every time I come to Costa Rica."

"Solitude and sun with all the necessities. Absolutely loved this place. The grounds were fantastic, enjoyed the pool daily, and opted to stay in the pool house because of the outdoor shower. I wish i could have stayed here longer. Felt secluded enough but the beach and restaurants either a short walk or quick drive away. If i had to give anything negative and this is a stretch the water could have been hotter for the showers. "

"The surreal views, active birds, location, property features, and helpful staff are why we came back for a second time. We enjoyed a combination of active days where we loved the central location to explore Costa Rica, close to home days to enjoy Atenas and live like a local, and home days where we enjoyed coffee, the pool, and having a chef come in to prepare meals. Highly recommend!"

"The home was beautiful and very spacious for our family. Loved the views of the ocean and yard! Will definitely be back! "

"Location Location Location4 bathrooms for 3 bedroomsHuge house for only 6 personsNice setup and close to everything"

On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels

"Beautiful location. Lilliam and her family take wonderful care of property and so helpful. Emily very responsive and helpful all recommendations spot on. Our family had a wonderful stay"

"We loved the location of the home and felt safe in the neighborhood. Our kids loved the property and were never bored, due to the amazing pool, pool table, and soccer field. It was a fabulous place and we will definitely recommend it to our friends."

"We loved your home. It had all of the amenities we wanted -- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a beautiful deck with incredible ocean views and a pool! We were very close to the wonderful Playa Blanca, which we spent every day at. My college-age children loved it and so did my wife and I. We ended every day with a movie on the living room's large screen tv. Olga was available whenever we had a question. We highly recommend this house!"

"It’s an excellent property it’s great for a couple or a small family. We will stay there again the owner was very helpful and we had no problems reach him by phone or email."

"The property manager and owners had wonderful communication and were very quick to respond. The location was great for popping into town or over to the local brewery. Easy beach access and lots of restaurants within walking distance. Surfing lessons within walking distance also! The home is clean and the property is maintained daily. We had 6 of us stay and it was the perfect size. Beautifully decorated and fully stocked cupboards. I highly recommend staying here!"

"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."

"This was the perfect house for my family ages from 4 to 88 years old. The cleanliness exceeded our expectations'. We saw more wildlife from Casa de Espana then any of the various tours that we took. We saw macaws, toucans, Motmots, and monkeys, without leaving the neighborhood, and much more. Melissa was wonderful in helping to secure a chef for my sons' engagement party. It was spectacular. We did have one room without working A.C. and the shower in that room didn't work so my guests had to...

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"Great stop after a long flight, highly recommend to those passing thru"

AED 232 total

includes taxes & fees

18 May - 19 May

"This is top on our list for vacations! The house was perfect and I would highly recommend the dinner on arrival night. Zipping was breathtaking, paired with the lunch it was a perfect day out. I would highly recommend staying here and coming back for a visit."

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5/5 Excellent

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"Hotel! from start to finish, everything was amazing. The amenities are top notch, and the staff from the manager to the receptionist to housekeeping were all incredibly kind, supportive, and welcoming. The entire property was spotless and well maintained, and the food was absolutely delicious. The hotel is very safe and secure, "

A verified traveler stayed at Crocs Resort & Casino

Posted 4 days ago

5/5 Excellent

"We reserved a room and spent 7 hours on the property before our midnight flight. We're so happy we did. We walked the trails on the property, enjoyed the pool, and had a lovely dinner in the restaurant. We thought the menu was great and reasonabley priced. It felt like a bonus vacation day."

A verified traveler stayed at Villa San Ignacio

Posted 5 days ago

5/5 Excellent

"I absolutely loved this resort. We got lucky and most of our stay we were one of the few at the resort. The breakfast was amazing, I recommend the complimentary breakfast, it was HUGE and so delicious. The views were absolutely beautiful from the balcony. Staff were all super nice and friendly. I would love this place even more if they had happy hour at the restaurant on the resort. All in all 10/10 experience, I would highly recommend this place. Close to the strip, so many food options near by, night life and super markets. "

A verified traveler stayed at Jacó Laguna Resort and Beach Club

Posted 5 days ago

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Hidden Paradise in La Garita with Private Pool

Hidden Paradise in La Garita with Private Pool

Spectacular Luxury Residence w/ Amazing Ocean Views & a Private Pool

Spectacular Luxury Residence w/ Amazing Ocean Views & a Private Pool

THE GEM OF ATENAS: EXQUISITE HOME on 18 acres of TROPICAL PARADISE

THE GEM OF ATENAS: EXQUISITE HOME on 18 acres of TROPICAL PARADISE

House + Guest House at 500 yards from the beach.

House + Guest House at 500 yards from the beach.

The Lookout. A nature lovers paradise.

The Lookout. A nature lovers paradise.

Cool Bali Style Villa, w/stunning views, HiSpeedWifi., 3Brs. solar heated pool.

Cool Bali Style Villa, w/stunning views, HiSpeedWifi., 3Brs. solar heated pool.

Casa Abuela - Spectacular Rainforest Views

Casa Abuela - Spectacular Rainforest Views

Beautiful house, views, pool, best climate

Beautiful house, views, pool, best climate

Casa 007, 10 people private Residence downtown Jaco!

Casa 007, 10 people private Residence downtown Jaco!

Tropical paradise with private pool, patio, & full kitchen - 3 blocks from beach

Tropical paradise with private pool, patio, & full kitchen - 3 blocks from beach

Bali Dream View, Total Privacy, Pool, Wifi, 30 min to Beach/Waterfall/Ziplining

Bali Dream View, Total Privacy, Pool, Wifi, 30 min to Beach/Waterfall/Ziplining

Ocean Front Estate Casa # 3, Hermosa Palms, Playa Hermosa

Ocean Front Estate Casa # 3, Hermosa Palms, Playa Hermosa

Beautiful Beach Front Home

Beautiful Beach Front Home

BEACHFRONT HAVEN OFFERS JOYFUL ONE OF A KIND HOLIDAY JUST STEPS FROM THE OCEAN

BEACHFRONT HAVEN OFFERS JOYFUL ONE OF A KIND HOLIDAY JUST STEPS FROM THE OCEAN

COZY HOUSE IN LA GARITA. NEAR THE AIRPORT, RURAL AREA, POOL, PRIVACY & SERENITY

COZY HOUSE IN LA GARITA. NEAR THE AIRPORT, RURAL AREA, POOL, PRIVACY & SERENITY

Luxury Modern House Ocean View Infinity Pool 5-min walk to #1 White Sand Beach

Luxury Modern House Ocean View Infinity Pool 5-min walk to #1 White Sand Beach

Loft45 in playa Hermosa, Paradise 5 mins from the beach!

Loft45 in playa Hermosa, Paradise 5 mins from the beach!

New! Beachside Casa Yara - Beautiful Villa, Jaco Beach

New! Beachside Casa Yara - Beautiful Villa, Jaco Beach

NEW OWNERSHIP, Large 4 Bed /3 Bath with private pool in Gated Community

NEW OWNERSHIP, Large 4 Bed /3 Bath with private pool in Gated Community

Secluded Luxury Hacienda- Close to Beach, Opt. Daily Chef, Gated, AC, Daily Maid

Secluded Luxury Hacienda- Close to Beach, Opt. Daily Chef, Gated, AC, Daily Maid

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