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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"This place is a jewel. Thank you for the opportunity to enjoy the splendor."

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

"The villa was beautiful well kept grounds and pool, many nearby clubs and food options!"

"My friends and I stayed at this place and we were just enthused by the location in Jaco. Steve was great and was always attentive. Looking foeard to staying there again."

"Lots to see and do in the area The Monkey Mangrove tour is a blast - House is near the beach, better to drive so you can bring the chairs/ boogy boards and cooler "

"Loved our stay in this beautiful condo. Plenty of space to enjoy with friends and family. Loved the nearby town center and the amazing pool steps from the condo. Will stay again when in the area. "

"Beautiful house close to the beach loved the pool! Macaws and iguanas daily. Plenty to do close by. "

"I stayed here three nights with my family. The grounds are beautiful, the waterslide and zip line were so fun. The pool and everything outside was super amazing. We were close to many activities as well. There were enough beds for us all, six of us total. There is a kitchen and two bathrooms. Only thing to keep in mind is that there is no actual living room and no TV, which we didn't mind but didn't know really in advance. There is also a ping pong table outside which my family loved. Overall,...

SAR 431 total

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31 May - 1 Jun

"Julie, Juan and Pedro took really good care of us. The house was clean "

"Secluded and private, incredible views from the master and pool. Incredible host."

"The place was just fantastic, it had everything yet a minimalistic feel to it. The trek up the hill is a bit high but you get used to it. Now let's get to what I thought was THE MOST fantastic view of the gulf! Your could sit there for hours in awe of this view. The pictures do not do capture this, you really need to be there to view it in all its glory. Don't think about it, just go for this property. On top of that Edgardo the manager and the owners Frank and Sammy were great with...

"The property was absolutely amazing, the hosts were very helpful. The view of the city is priceless, I will definitely be back to stay for longer next time."

SAR 469 total

includes taxes & fees

3 May - 4 May

"I'm sorry to say but be careful booking here. They did not honor our Expedia reservation and turned us away. We Just flew in and drove from San Jose then had to find another place. Everyone was booked and drove 30 min out of town to find another place. Then Expedia tried to contact them to obtain the refund and they are not communicating with Expedia and now Expedia is not refunding me. "

SAR 644 total

includes taxes & fees

1 May - 2 May

"Thanks again. The property was beautiful; the owners met me promptly to check in, and the check in process was fast and easy. Would definitely stay there again."

SAR 2,568 total

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1 May - 2 May

"Pros: Kind, responsive property managers, close to beach and local food nearby. Cons: Roaches. I was beyond mortified to have had my leftovers in a to-go box in the refrigerator and upon opening to Re-heat a cockroach about 1 1/2 - 2 inches long scurried out!!! Everything we had, that we’d opened we threw out. Upon leaving the room, at about 3:45a we were packing and cleaning our dishes and saw again baby roaches rushing to hide into the walls which confirmed there are roaches in the unit....

"This place earns a 5 star- super clean, quick wifi and the pool was turley amazing. My only problem is we only left out selfs one night in Jaco but we will be back and will be staying at Zen"

SAR 1,061 total

includes taxes & fees

6 May - 7 May

32-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

"The staff was excellent the room was nice good food in the restaurant. "

"We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property and location, perfect getaway for a family staycation. If you get a chance to visit Costa Rica book this home for a peaceful visit with clouds and hills surrounding the house and nearby grocery stores and restaurants and sightseeing areas. "

"Had a wonderful time at this property. Beautiful Views and absolutely love the development it is in. Very safe and secure. Property managers are wonderful and easy to work with. Highly recommend!"

"Excellent help from Arturo and Maribel. Made us comfortable at all times. Great location for ocean swimming and walks on the beach. Swimming pool maintained beautifully."

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

5/5 Excellent

Great place for a reasonable price

"Close to airport with free shuttle, great buffet breakfast, very comfortable bed, a/c and bathroom reliable (2nd floor had a couple of minutes wait for hot water but then no problems), pool area gorgeous with nice loungers and also shaded seating, restaurant a bit pricey but very good food and cocktails."

A verified traveler stayed at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica

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