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Crocodile Man Tour - THE ORIGINAL Tarcoles River Experience

★★★★★
4.8(183 reviews)
|⏱ 1 min|👥 Up to 100 travelers|✓ For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

About This Experience

Crocodile Man Tour – The Original Tarcoles River Adventure

Experience the original Crocodile Man Tour on the famous Tarcoles River, home to some of the largest American crocodiles in the world. With over 30 years of experience, our family-owned company has safely guided thousands of travelers on unforgettable close-up encounters with these giant reptiles in their natural habitat.

Led by certified local guides, this tour offers thrilling wildlife sightings, fascinating stories, and incredible photo opportunities. The Tarcoles River is also a paradise for bird lovers, where you may spot scarlet macaws, herons, kingfishers, and other tropical species.

Conveniently located between Jaco and Manuel Antonio, this is the perfect wildlife stop during your Costa Rica adventure.

Book today and discover why we are the original and most trusted crocodile tour on the Tarcoles River.

Itinerary

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Crocodile Man Tour takes place on the Tárcoles River in Central Pacific…

Crocodile Man Tour takes place on the Tárcoles River in Central Pacific Costa Rica, one of the most populated crocodile rivers in the world! From our safe river boat, we cruise the river observing American crocodiles of all sizes in their natural habitat and up-close. Other reptiles such as iguanas and lizards that run on water are also frequently spotted. The river is home to an abundance of beautiful exotic birds, such as the Roseate Spoonbill, Scarlet Macaw, and a variety of Kingfishers, Egrets. In one tour it is possible to spot around 50 different varieties of birds! Admire the rivers’ surrounding rainforest scenery as we make our way towards the Guacalillo mangrove forest. We pass through the dense mangrove canals where animals such as monkeys, raccoons, and mangrove crabs may be seen. Our informative and fun tour guides accompany our visitors and provide interesting information about the river’s flora and fauna and ensure that everyone has a one-of-a-kind experience!

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What's Included

  • ✓Free Wi-Fi at our meeting point
  • ✓Crocodile Tour Experience
  • ✓Private and secure parking
  • ✓Bird sheet written in 4 languages, used during the tour to identify the species
  • ✓Coffee and water included in our restaurant

Not Included

  • ✗Transportation is not included; it can be arranged for an extra fee. You can contact us.

Good to know

  • •Wheelchair accessible
  • •Service animals allowed
  • •Public transportation options are available nearby
  • •Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • •All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • •Si desea reservar para 1 persona , por favor comunicarse ya que el tour se realiza con minimo 2 personas

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