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Jungle Crocodile & Carara National Park-Punta Arenas Highlights

Puntarenas · Central Pacific

Jungle Crocodile & Carara National Park-Punta Arenas Highlights

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About this experience

Jungle Crocodile Safari on the Tarcoles River Cruise along the Tarcoles River, one of the best places in Costa Rica to safely observe massive American crocodiles in their natural habitat. ✔ See crocodiles, iguanas, and exotic birds like scarlet macaws and herons ✔ Safe, comfortable covered boat with bilingual naturalist guide ✔ Perfect for wildlife photography and birdwatching Carara National Park Nature Walk Explore the transition zone between dry and humid tropical forest — a hotspot for biodiversity. ✔ Easy guided walk through the forest trails ✔ Opportunities to spot monkeys, toucans, coatis, butterflies, and more ✔ Learn about the unique flora and fauna of this ecological bridge Puntarenas Coastal Highlights Enjoy a relaxed scenic drive through Puntarenas town, including: ✔ Lighthouse & Paseo de los Turistas ✔ Local fruit stands or souvenir shops ✔ Photo stops at panoramic viewpoints

Description supplied by the tour operator via Viator.

Getting there

Hotel pickup in Alajuela

Picks up at 205 listed locations, including:

  • Hotel Portal Colonial
  • Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
  • Aparthotel Casa Reflejos
  • Canal Grande Lodge
  • Posada Nena Santa Ana
  • Studio Hotel Boutique
  • +199 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

Where

Puerto Caldera

What you'll do

  1. Near from Caldera Port, there is a spot with white face monkeys, they are in the wild one of the most special experience in Costa Rica

    30 min here

  2. Near from Tarcoles River, we go to a fruit stand there you can taste our tropical fruits, and if you want get a smoothie

    15 min here

  3. The Highlight of the day, a boat ride in the Tarcoles River, this boat ride take on hour, a great place for nature! You will have chances to see Crocodiles, birds, and more! We will get very close so you can appreciate American crocodiles of all sizes, the river is a paradise for observing beautiful and exotic birds! Enjoy spectacular jungle landscapes and navigate the dense channels of the Guacalillo mangrove swamp. See wildlife in a comfortable and safe environment suitable for all members of the family!

    1h hereAdmission included

  4. Souvenir stop, The name of this Souvenir its "El Jardin" A great souvenir with a lot of things and also here you can taste one of the best coffes in Costa Rica, and free WiFi.

    35 min here

  5. Carara National Park is located in the Turrubares and Garabito cantons, in the provinces of San José and Puntarenas, between coordinates 9º51' and 9º44' North latitude, 84º36' and 84º29' East longitude. In other words, it is 90 kilometers from San José on the Costanera Sur (southern coastal) highway. The main entrance is located 2 kilometers south of the Río Grande de Tárcoles bridge. Carara National Park, which means river of lizards in the Huetar indigenous language, has the only transitional forest in the Central Pacific, resulting in a diversity of flora and fauna where native species of both dry forests and rain forests converge. This national park is a world-renowned ornithological destination and has extremely diverse birdlife, specifically the scarlet macaw (Ara macao), an endangered species that is the second largest Psittacidae species in Costa Rica.

    1h hereAdmission included

  6. The last part of the tour, its a city tour, you will see the Fish market, the oldest church of the town and Puntarenas ferry.

What's included

Included

  • WiFi on board
  • Entrance to Carara National Park
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entrance fee to Jungle Crocodile Safari
  • Port pickup and drop-off
2 more included
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Bilingual tour guide

Not included

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Good to know

  • Easy physical level

Guided in en, es.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
4 more notes
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Comfortable clothes are recommended
  • Minimum of 2 passengers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Tours departing from San José do not include stops at the Monkey House or a city tour in Puntarenas

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

The operator may cancel for poor weather, with a full refund or reschedule.

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