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Jungle Crocodile Safari on the Tarcoles River
Cruise along the Tarcoles River, one of the best places in Costa Rica to safely observe massive American crocodiles in their natural habitat.
✔ See crocodiles, iguanas, and exotic birds like scarlet macaws and herons
✔ Safe, comfortable covered boat with bilingual naturalist guide
✔ Perfect for wildlife photography and birdwatching
Carara National Park Nature Walk
Explore the transition zone between dry and humid tropical forest — a hotspot for biodiversity.
✔ Easy guided walk through the forest trails
✔ Opportunities to spot monkeys, toucans, coatis, butterflies, and more
✔ Learn about the unique flora and fauna of this ecological bridge
Puntarenas Coastal Highlights
Enjoy a relaxed scenic drive through Puntarenas town, including:
✔ Lighthouse & Paseo de los Turistas
✔ Local fruit stands or souvenir shops
✔ Photo stops at panoramic viewpoints
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your tour begins at the main gate of the pier, where our guides will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name. Look for our red shirts for easy identification. Timing: Tours are scheduled 30 minutes after your ship docks, and the earliest tour starts at 8:00 AM. As the best local tour operator, we guarantee your return to the cruise ship.
Itinerary
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1Puerto Caldera
Near from Caldera Port, there is a spot with white face monkeys, they are in the wild one of the most special experience in Costa Rica
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Tarcoles
Near from Tarcoles River, we go to a fruit stand there you can taste our tropical fruits, and if you want get a smoothie
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Tarcoles
The Highlight of the day, a boat ride in the Tarcoles River, this boat ride take on hour, a great place for nature! You will have chances to see Crocodiles, birds, and more! We will get very close so you can appreciate American crocodiles of all sizes, the river is a paradise for observing beautiful and exotic birds! Enjoy spectacular jungle landscapes and navigate the dense channels of the Guacalillo mangrove swamp. See wildlife in a comfortable and safe environment suitable for all members of the family!
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Tarcoles
Souvenir stop, The name of this Souvenir its "El Jardin" A great souvenir with a lot of things and also here you can taste one of the best coffes in Costa Rica, and free WiFi.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Puntarenas
The last part of the tour, its a city tour, you will see the Fish market, the oldest church of the town and Puntarenas ferry.
Admission ticket free -
6Carara National Park
Carara National Park is located in the Turrubares and Garabito cantons, in the provinces of San José and Puntarenas, between coordinates 9º51' and 9º44' North latitude, 84º36' and 84º29' East longitude. In other words, it is 90 kilometers from San José on the Costanera Sur (southern coastal) highway. The main entrance is located 2 kilometers south of the Río Grande de Tárcoles bridge. Carara National Park, which means river of lizards in the Huetar indigenous language, has the only transitional forest in the Central Pacific, resulting in a diversity of flora and fauna where native species of both dry forests and rain forests converge. This national park is a world-renowned ornithological destination and has extremely diverse birdlife, specifically the scarlet macaw (Ara macao), an endangered species that is the second largest Psittacidae species in Costa Rica.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Comfortable clothes are recommended
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Comfortable clothes are recommended
- Minimum of 2 passengers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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