A Wild Stop At Tarcoles River

If you want to see crocodiles in Costa Rica, then you have to stop at the crocodile bridge at the Tarcoles River. This river is one of the most well known in the country, largely because of the crocodiles.

This post was updated October 15, 2019.

Tarcoles River (Crocodile Bridge) Location

Costa Rica crocodile bridge map

The Costa Rica crocodile bridge is 73 kilometers (45 miles) from San Jose, about a 1 hour and 20 minute drive.

How to get there

You have to pass this bridge if you are going to Jaco, Manuel Antonio, the South Pacific or Osa Peninsula if you plan to drive on the Costanera Sur (Route 34). The crocodile bridge is in the small town of Tarcoles, about a 20 minute drive north of Jaco.

From San Jose Airport, you will get on the Route 1, then Route 27 and exit at “Jaco.” Continue driving down south on this road, the Route 34 for about 45 minutes before reaching the bridge.

A Little Information About Tarcoles River

The entire river watershed covers over 2000 kilometers…