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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"Over all a good place for the price. Staff at the bar and restaurant are wonderful. "

$72 nightly

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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"Very good hotel. Good staff. Restaurant very good. Nice garden area."

$61 nightly

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Premium Room, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

"Excelente hotel "

$140 nightly

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 10 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas

"Great everything. This place really stands out among the many hotels in Jaco . The staff , Ronald and Kimberly were extraordinary , the swimming pool as good as it gets !! Breakfast rocked !! Oh , the location is near some amazing waterfalls , which you can do on your own if you walk upstream in the nearby river . "

$96 nightly

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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"Fantastic location but seemed so private. The steakhouse and friendly service were super top-notch!"

$86 nightly

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

"It was a great small hotel with great staff and large rooms. I'd stay there again easily."

$93 nightly

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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"Good staff"

$69 nightly

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"The best resort that I have ever stayed. "

$169 nightly

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Top San Luis Hotel Reviews

Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Such a gorgeous resort with amazing staff. Beware booking through expedia, it doesn’t include the resort fee!! Views are incredible!!"

Studio Hotel Boutique

10/10 Excellent

"This sweet boutique hotel is tucked away on a busy street like an oasis. The hotel is filled with art-paintings and sculptures. The food was excellent and the staff was fantastic! We would like to give special notice to Efrem and Alex, who went out of their way to be caring and helpful. We will definitely stay here again!"