Tarcoles River Crocodiles

Our tour leader, a crocodile whisperer if you will, knew many of the older crocs in the river. He called them by name, recognizing each by discerning physical markings and their location. I watched in anticipation as Jose waded out into the water with a hefty piece of raw chicken. Smack! smack! He thwacked the meat against the muddy riverbank, alerting the nearest croc that dinner was served. This was just one of dozens of American crocodiles that inhabit the Tarcoles, a 62-mile river that forms the northern border of Carara National Park. 

Last updated: Oct 22, 2023