Title: Visit San Luis: 2026 Travel Guide for San Luis, San José Province | Expedia.com [Hotels in San Luis](https://expedia.com/San-Luis-Hotels.d829082213560623104.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in San Luis](https://expedia.com/San-Luis-Vacation-Rentals.d829082213560623104.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to San Luis](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Luis.d829082213560623104.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in San Luis](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-San-Luis.d829082213560623104.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in San Luis](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-San-Luis.d829082213560623104.Car-Rental-Guide)[San Luis Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/San-Luis.d829082213560623104.Destination-Travel-Guides) # San Luis ## Travel Guide ![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. #riotarcoles #tarcoles #costarica #crocs #river #centralamerica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829082213560623104/fffa8271-9c64-4e43-8d04-f98e50b0c8e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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. #riotarcoles #tarcoles #costarica #crocs #river #centralamerica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829082213560623104/fffa8271-9c64-4e43-8d04-f98e50b0c8e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from the crocodile bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829082213560623104/cd7f45ad-7374-4910-b571-410f91c1eb99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Snorkling near the Guacalillo Mangrove Estuary.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/829082213560623104/c979438b-a30a-4ad9-a2f8-ad8f09ed3970.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit San Luis - San Luis Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in San Luis ![Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/692400/692315/170293ca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fiesta Resort Central Pacific - All Inclusive El Roble 23 El Roble Puntarenas $195 nightly $220 total Feb 26 - Feb 27 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach property in El Roble. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,124 reviews) Beautiful resort, helpful staff, and good food choices. Safe atmosphere… Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F26%2F2026&endDate=2%2F27%2F2026&selected=692315&PinnedHotelID=692315&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=829082213560623104) ![Crocs Resort & Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8750000/8741400/8741357/168e1094_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crocs Resort & Casino 800 metros norte del Banco de Costa Rica Jacó Puntarenas $199 nightly $225 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Jacó. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews) Clean room and very nice staff. Would stay again. 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(39 reviews) Conveniently located, bus stop outside of the apartment. Everything we needed was in the unit. Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Tarcoles-Hotels-Nomad-Living-CR.h108420033.Hotel-Information) ![BEE Suites San José - Santa Ana](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113500000/113493000/113492946/21f7195a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BEE Suites San José - Santa Ana Santa Ana Santa Ana San José Stay at this condo in Santa Ana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National Stadium ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews) Very clean with an eco-friendly vibe, perfect for a week-long stay. The view was great, and the pool was a nice bonus. The laundry room was exceptionally clean and easy to use once we downloaded the app. One thing to note: the driveway into the parking garage is very steep and can feel a bit treacherous ... 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