Crocodile Man Tour - THE ORIGINAL Tarcoles River Experience

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1. Crocodile Man Tour takes place on the Tárcoles River in Central Pacific Costa Rica, one of the most populated crocodile rivers in the world! From our safe river boat, we cruise the river observing American crocodiles of all sizes in their natural habitat and up-close. Other reptiles such as iguanas and lizards that run on water are also frequently spotted. The river is home to an abundance of beautiful exotic birds, such as the Roseate Spoonbill, Scarlet Macaw, and a variety of Kingfishers, Egrets. In one tour it is possible to spot around 50 different varieties of birds! Admire the rivers’ surrounding rainforest scenery as we make our way towards the Guacalillo mangrove forest. We pass through the dense mangrove canals where animals such as monkeys, raccoons, and mangrove crabs may be seen. Our informative and fun tour guides accompany our visitors and provide interesting information about the river’s flora and fauna and ensure that everyone has a one-of-a-kind experience!

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 186 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Amazing experience

  The tour was amazing we saw 40 or more bird speeches and 9 different crocodiles 🐊 from a 6ft 1 to a 18ft 1 that was the biggest in the area!! Absolutely amazing and would advise any one that wants that sort to go with thus company!!

  G5579JFrobeOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 4Did Their Best

  They did their best to make the most of our tour. It started storming badly 5 minutes into the tour and we didn't see much. No fault if theirs.

  Leonard_HSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Great for small groups and family

  Our tour guide, Said, made it a great experience. He had answers to all of our questions about the wildlife and cracked jokes the whole time, making it a truly unforgettable experience. 10/10 recommend for those unsure, so were my dad and I, well worth the price.

  bryanmN109ROSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Crocodiles, Birds and Knowledgeable Guide

  This was a wonderful trip! We saw many crocodiles and birds. This exceeded our expectations. Our Guide, Jose, greeted us at the meeting point and provided coffee. When I complemented him on how good it was, he said the secret ingredient was that he made it with love. He continued to keep us entertained with jokes and warm Costa Rican attention as he pointed out crocodiles and different species of birds. He was very knowledgeable and our boat captain was able to get us up close to the nature we came to see. Both of these young men were good examples of the kind, friendly and warm people we continue to meet in Costa Rica. We highly recommend this tour.

  O6011GUstephanieeAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Awesome experience 🐊🤠

  The tour was awesome! Jose, our tour guide was very informative and fun! I saw lots of crocodiles and different birds! The whole experience was relaxing and fun! I highly recommend! 🐊🤠

  Thundercat0July 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5An amazing river safari

  We joined several guided tours in La Fortuna and Monteverde, but this was by far the best tour of our entire trip. My husband was quite skeptical about a crocodile tour because he didn't think crocodiles were very interesting, but by the end of the tour he was truly impressed. First of all, the river is absolutely beautiful. We also saw so many different birds that we hadn't seen anywhere else in Costa Rica. Pelicans were flying overhead, we saw macaws, and many other bird species. At one point, the river meets the ocean, and the scenery there is simply breathtaking. The moment of complete silence as we drifted into the part of the river surrounded by jungle on both sides, with nothing but the sounds of nature around us, is something we will remember for the rest of our lives. Our guide's sense of humor was perfect because, to be honest, it wasn't exactly relaxing to start floating down a river with crocodiles! He made everyone feel comfortable from the very beginning, and we learned so many fascinating things throughout the tour. Thank you for such an unforgettable experience!

  908gintaretJuly 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Jacó

• Its from-price is 63% below the median of the 231 experiences we list in Jacó.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 17 of 231.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Jacó

Jacó is a surf town on Costa Rica's central Pacific coast, with a long dark-sand beach, nearby rainforest and an easy base for Manuel Antonio and Carara.

Jacó is a beach town on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica, about two hours by road from San José. A long crescent of dark sand curves along the shore, with steady waves that have made it a surfing centre, and surf schools, cafés and small hotels line the main street. A few kilometres south, Playa Hermosa has heavier breaks that host surfing competitions.

Top-ranked sights in Jacó: Tortuga Island (Isla Tortuga), Carara National Park (Parque Nacional Carara), Jaco Beach.

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