Jungle Crocodile & Carara National Park-Punta Arenas Highlights

Enjoy a 6-hour, that will allow you to take a glimpse of Costa Rica. Guided by a local, see the white-faced monkeys and be enchanted by the "fruit towns", an area where the sweetest and best tropical fruits are produced. Glid on the Tarcoles River and have lunch time in one of the best local restaurants with a great view of all the Tarcoles river and the Pacific ocean. After all, there will be time for affordable and diverse shopping

Our tour takes place in very comfortable and safe boats, down the Rio Grande de Tárcoles, in the Central Pacific of Costa Rica, this is home to approximately 2,000 crocodiles, some of which grow up to 15 feet long and weigh up to 1,500 pounds. Our guide will provide you with valuable information about the wildlife and environment around us.

Carara is one of Costa Rica’s most popular National Parks, in large part due to its proximity to San José.

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(Lunch not included)

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Puerto Caldera, Puerto Caldera, Province of Puntarenas

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

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tarcoles, Tarcoles, Tarcoles District, Garabito Municipality, Province of Puntarenas

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tarcoles, Tarcoles, Tarcoles District, Garabito Municipality, Province of Puntarenas

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!



Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tarcoles, Tarcoles, Tarcoles District, Garabito Municipality, Province of Puntarenas

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.


Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Puntarenas, Puntarenas, Province of Puntarenas

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.


Stop At: Carara National Park, Highway 34, Carara Costa Rica

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.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Service animals allowed"
"Stroller accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"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"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 08:00 AM
Duration: 5 To 6 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Meet up will in the cruise pier
Our uniform is red color tshirt, you will see a sign with your name on it

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Airports

• Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, San Jose Costa Rica

Ports

• Paseo de los Turistas, X5F7+W2M, P.º de los Turistas, Provincia de Puntarenas, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
• W7RC+8H3, Provincia de Puntarenas, Espíritu Santo, Caldera, Costa Rica

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

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

Not Included

• Food and drinks, unless specified

Facilities