Rio Tarcoles crocodile experience
Go on an exciting water-borne safari to spot giant crocodiles in Costa Rica.
Take part in an exciting water-borne safari seeking out the crocodiles which frequent the river banks. Set off early to be more or less alone with these huge creatures (they can reach 4m in length) although bird life is also plentiful here, including hawks and various species of heron.
There have been crocodiles on Earth for over 200 million years, during which time they haven’t evolved much – so the toothy creatures have a really prehistoric air. You can also see iguanas and basilisks basking in their natural habitat. Your covered boat will be steered by a Captain and a bilingual guide will accompany you, both of them able to navigate expertly in order to maximise the opportunity of spotting these gigantic reptiles. They can also tell you about all the fauna and flora of the river, pausing to let you photograph and film the wildlife at close range.
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Why choose Journey Latin America for your holiday
We’ve been planning trips to Central and South America for over 45 years, longer than any other UK specialist. Every holiday is built around you by a Travel Expert who has been to the places they recommend, with support from your first enquiry to the day you fly home.
Rosie embarked on a year-long backpacking trip across Latin America. She is excited to share her knowledge and experiences with others.
Finn discovered his passion for travel on an extensive 18-month trip to Latin America, experiencing the vibrant Carnaval in Rio, the end-of-the-world city of Ushuaia, trekking the Andes and volunteering on the Galápagos Islands.
Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.
Gary discovered what he had been missing with his first foray into the wilds of Latin America. In his role as Product Manager, he combines this personal obsession with years of industry experience to help ensure that travellers will fall for the region every bit as much as he has.
