We saw 9 crocodiles in total! Definitely worth a pit stop if you are driving past the area. We parked at the side and no one asked us to pay for them to watch our car. Perhaps it is because we were there at 5pm. What a unique experience, I recommend!!

We saw two crocodiles and since it’s a free spot to look at them, I would definitely recommend it for making a quick stop. Also good place to grab a coffee and take a few minutes of rest.

Crocodile Bridge is beautiful. The day we stopped all the crocs were in the water and not sunning up on the shore. But the views alone of the scenery and the river are breathtaking. Nice small eateries and gift shops. Great place to take a break on your drive.

Although we arrived midday there were 14 very large crocodiles right beneath the bridge. They weren’t moving much but it was still worth the visit. It’s free and there are plenty of souvenir shops. We parked at the north end of the bridge which was where the crocodiles were.

One has to park near the bridge, and walk on the path, designated for pedestrians. We could see many alligators down under the bridge. If you don't want you take the boat cruise, this is a neat way to watch the cricodiles.crocodiles. This is not ticketed, it's a public path.

Great stop on our way to Dominical. We got smoothies and lunch! Saw some crocodiles and got to shop!

Super crowded spot to see a few crocodiles laying around on little islands with a lot of garbage on them. It’s cool for a minute but isn’t anything special. If you’re transferring between cities, it’s a spot to stop quick but don’t go out of your way for it.

Amazing park!! We saw white faced monkeys, tons of macaws, poisonous frogs, a bat, a tarantula, eyelash viper, parrots and other tropical birds, etc. etc. Hiiiighly recommend hiring a guide when you get to the park (cash only, we paid $35 pp) - we wouldn't have seen/noticed anything but maybe the macaws & frogs without the help of our amazing guide Andre! And they will get up close shots with their scopes for some incredible photos.

We came as soon as they opened but unfortunately didn't stay more than 40min because we forgot to bring our bug spray. It's a must for this park we were immediately surrounded by hundreds of bugs. They don't sell any at the park so make sure you bring your own. We bought our tickets online for 10$. There were guides at the entrance of the park which would be smart to get one they are able to spot the animals and insects a lot easier than most people. I believe they charge 25$ per person for around 3 hours. We'll be back prepared for the next hike

Get your ticket online. The entrance was no line at 10am. The trail was reasy to follow. It started raining during my walk. The frogs and snakes started moving. It was really dark in the dense parts so prepare for that. There was biting horse flies but the are easily neutralized. Mosquitoes weren't an issue for me even with my shirt off during the heavy rain. Overall great trail ill have to return to experience it on a sunny day. I walked up to the croc bridge. Its 2 kilometers and felt a bit far esp with 18 wheelers flying by. I'd recommend a taxi for most. But its a neat spot with food and crocs and macaws flying around. Check it out for sure.

Carara National Park is a hidden gem for nature lovers! The biodiversity here is incredible—you can see everything from scarlet macaws to monkeys, butterflies, and so much more. We opted to explore the park with a local guide, and it made all the difference. Without their keen eye and deep knowledge, we would have missed so much of the wildlife that was camouflaged or high up in the trees. The trails are well-maintained, and the experience felt peaceful and immersive. Highly recommend hiring a guide—you’ll walk away with a deeper appreciation for the park and its amazing ecosystem.

We really enjoyed walking through this park! I would recommend stopping by. It'll take a couple of hours to go through and look at all of the vegetation and inhabitants.

Visited on a sunday in early August 2025. Complicated system of ticket purchase must be changed to make it more easy, especially for some not-so computer savy types like me! So we spent about 15 mins trying to get on-line to purchase the tickets and that was no nice. But everything else is nice in this park! Walk slowly, search out the mixted bird flocks - find the antbirds! If you find birds you will be really really be getting your birding fix, we got Bicolored Antbird as well! I would recommend a guide to anyone not in full knowledge of the difficulties of finding wildlife in such a dense, dark place. Otherwise, selfies and jungle photos easy!

Very nice well marked trails to hike on, saw many different types of birds, insects, (leaf cutters ants careful where you step) and we saw a type of wild pig moving around in a group of 6 or so, a very enjoyable hike with some monkeys coming down to get a look at us

Delicious food and very friendly staff! A great place to stop on your journey. We enjoyed gallos and aliñadas and the most delicious café con leche. Would gladly stop again.

By far the best Costa Rican food we ate! Large portion sizes. Nice, open-air atmosphere. Very much enjoyed it! We stopped by on our way from SJO to Playa Hermosa. Recommended by AirBnB host. Takes credit cards.

Pork chop perfection! The flavors were insane, and the service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this spot!

Lovely place by the side of the road to eat and refresh. Small goods like mixed nuts and ice cream and pastries. Clean bathrooms. Portions were good and meal was delicious. Service was timely and responsive. Casado con chorizo shown in picture.

Delicious food, quick service, great prices. Excellent traditional Costa Rican food. Make sure to try the tortillas. The medio Casado portion is very generous. The natural juices are delicious. Highly recommended stop.

Our dinner plans failed so we ended up here just before closing (at 6pm) and we were glad we did. The Casado was plentiful, tasty, and very inexpensive at about $7.50 per person. Service was fantastic.

Excellent food and service. The perfect place to stop for a good meal between Jaco and San Jose.

We had lunch here in this open to the outdoors restaurant. Warm breeze coming off the Pacific. You can walk through a tunnel under the highway to go to the beautiful beach.

Great typical Costarrican sea food from the Pacific Coast, starting by ceviche (not Peruvian but "tico") and delicious rices and pasta with shrlmps and/or other sea food. They also offer other elaborations like tuna filet, besides beef and chicken. The attention is awsome, very quick, kind and efficient. The atmosphere is relaxed and they offer an 'underground' passageway (crossing over the highway) to access the beach and take a last look before heading back to the city. For sure, not the last time we will visit them!

$$$$ but delicious. Beautiful ocean views, fresh seafood entree options, and quick service.

Great food, had shrimp cured in lemon juice as an appetizer, very tasty. Our local driver, Alban, suggested some fried plantain patty with beans, guacamole, and pica sauce to top the patty with, those were almost an entire meal by themselves and very good and we only had a half order. You can see the ocean but the main highway is right there also so it can get very noisy if there is much traffic. Great service from friends of Alban's, and the owner came by too. Very friendly folks here and they can cook. It was about $20 US, per person ordering mainly appetizers, only one of us got a large seafood soup, get the soup with the cream base, it was very good.

Nice restaurant with great service. I had the snapper,spinach with shrimp and cheese in a white sauce. It was served with vegetables and some white rice. The serving size was large, and the food was very tasty. My server was extremely attentive and pleasant. The restaurant is located across the street from the beach, and there is an underground tunnel leading to the beach. Just in case you dont want to ctoss the street. I would visit here again.

Was here as part of a day tour. They offered a traditional Costa Rican dish inwhich you got to choose steak/ chicken/ Fish. Decent portion and extremely great tasting. Very fresh Staff was friendly and had an okay view of the ocean across the street

This was my favorite meal in Costa Rica. I shared the seafood platter with a friend. It was absolutely excellent! So fresh and delicious! Lobster, Manila clams, razor clams, fish, squid, and shrimp in a garlic butter sauce. We also shared the mixed seafood ceviche not knowing how large the portions are. The ceviche was also delicious and fresh, but it wasn't the best ceviche I had during my week in C.R. I would certainly recommend this place and definitely recommend the seafood platter, as it was excellent!! I would also recommend to arrive very hungry as the portions are very generous. I found the service to be very prompt, attentive, and friendly. I enjoyed the open beachy vibe and large wooden tables as well. It's a nice casual atmosphere with excellent seafood. It was a little pricey but worth it.