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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"We had a wonderful week in Costa Rica and this was the perfect home base. Conveniently located to the San Jose airport and day trips to Jaco for fun in the sun. We loved coming back to the house in the evening for pool side happy hour and grilling for dinner. Wonderful views of the Central Valley and cool night air provided a perfect setting to cast your cares away. Piet and Yvonne were wonderful hosts and I highly recommend this property."

On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels

"Our stay was perfect— mostly due to Steven’s (the property manager) superior attentiveness and outstanding service. The property and beach is beautiful. I can’t say enough good things about our rental experience. I highly recommend staying here."

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

"The villa was beautiful well kept grounds and pool, many nearby clubs and food options!"

SAR 450 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jun - 18 Jun

"Great stay"

"This was our second stay and had a great time. The host and staff are wonderful. The location is terrific right on the beach with your own pool and 10-minute drive to a marina to go deep sea fishing. "

"Excellent condo right on the beach. Best view from the room's balcony in all of Playa Hermosa. Staff are super friendly and helpful, especial thanks to Javier, Cecilia, and Susanna!"

"Jeff was great and communicated promptly. Beautiful area and will be recommending this location to my friends and family. "

"The place was just fantastic, it had everything yet a minimalistic feel to it. The trek up the hill is a bit high but you get used to it. Now let's get to what I thought was THE MOST fantastic view of the gulf! Your could sit there for hours in awe of this view. The pictures do not do capture this, you really need to be there to view it in all its glory. Don't think about it, just go for this property. On top of that Edgardo the manager and the owners Frank and Sammy were great with...

"Pros: Kind, responsive property managers, close to beach and local food nearby. Cons: Roaches. I was beyond mortified to have had my leftovers in a to-go box in the refrigerator and upon opening to Re-heat a cockroach about 1 1/2 - 2 inches long scurried out!!! Everything we had, that we’d opened we threw out. Upon leaving the room, at about 3:45a we were packing and cleaning our dishes and saw again baby roaches rushing to hide into the walls which confirmed there are roaches in the unit....

32-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

"The staff was excellent the room was nice good food in the restaurant. "

"We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property and location, perfect getaway for a family staycation. If you get a chance to visit Costa Rica book this home for a peaceful visit with clouds and hills surrounding the house and nearby grocery stores and restaurants and sightseeing areas. "

"This property is just as stunning as it looks, and the onsite services made this a 5 star experience!!! "

SAR 8,615 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

"The home was fantastic. It's location was great with breathtaking views. The staff was very attentive to our needs and provided a wonderful week for us. We loved the many alcoves where people could get alone to think or pray. The kitchen was great and the pool was wonderful. "

"Mariposa Villa was very clean, all systems and appliances were working well, and the property manager attended to our needs very responsively. Our stay was restful and restaurants nearby were fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed the swimming pool, hot tub and wildlife -- capuchin monkeys, iguana, birds, etc. Thank you to the host and staff for a relaxing respite!"

SAR 4,527 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jun - 18 Jun

"Location was perfect, house is very nice. easy to get to and close to all activities and food. had a chef come and make us 2 excellent dinners. spent a lot of time at the pool... Julie and wilbert, did a great job....."

"Our stay at Casa Bella Vista was nothing short of magical! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm hospitality and a stunning view that truly lives up to its name. The house is impeccably designed, offering both luxury and comfort in every detail. If you’re looking for a getaway that combines serenity, luxury, and unforgettable views, Casa Bella Vista is the place to be. We can’t wait to return and create more incredible memories! Thank you for an unforgettable experience! "

"It was very quiet and peaceful, we enjoyed it!"

"For the price it matches the experience. That washing machine and the soap/ detergent was great, good easy walking distance from the Jacó beach and restaurants "