Tárcoles River Crocodile and Birdwatching Cruise
- Area
- Tárcoles, Puntarenas
- Duration
- 3 h 5 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
Cruise the Tárcoles River to see American crocodiles of every size up close and spot up to 50 bird species among the mangrove channels.
An action-packed adventure on the Tárcoles River, on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast. You'll get up close to American crocodiles of all sizes and see loads of exotic birds: up to 50 species on a single trip!
The boat cruises past rainforest scenery and into the dense mangrove channels. Along the way, look out for huge green iguanas, lizards that walk on water, mangrove crabs, monkeys, raccoons and more. Bring your camera: you'll head home with stunning photos and videos to relive the trip.
The boat ride lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes, with departures at 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Advance reservations only. Minimum 3 people; if you're fewer, ask us about availability. Includes an experienced guide and a cold bottle of water.
Meeting point
We pick you up at your hotel or rental in the Jacó area 40 minutes before the boat departs. If you're staying outside Jacó, we meet in downtown Jacó; we'll confirm the exact spot when you book. If you need transportation from another area, message us and we'll arrange it.
What to bring
Comfortable clothing, a camera, sunglasses, binoculars and sunscreen.