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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"Great service and amenities, central location for shopping and local attractions. Short drive to car rentals and airport. "

SAR 144 total

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21 Sep - 22 Sep

Heated floors

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

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Business Double Room | Private kitchen | Dishwasher, rice cooker, cookware/dishes/utensils

Terrace/patio

SAR 184 total

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House | Free WiFi

Outdoor pool, free cabanas, pool umbrellas

SAR 1,240 total

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

1 bedroom, WiFi

SAR 452 total

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19 Sep - 20 Sep

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | Terrace/patio

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