The small fishing village of Tárcoles often endures mild flooding during the wet season. There are few accommodation in the area but the surroundings offer natural attractions and opportunities to spot wildlife. The Tárcoles River is found about 2km/1.2mi out of the village, and its mudflats are a prime area to spot shorebirds.
The "Crocodile Man" is Victor Pineda, and he offers guided tours along the Tárcoles River for crocodile-watching and birding. Pineda hand-feeds the crocodiles from a safe distance, which can measure from 2.5m/8ft to 6m/19ft in length.
Address: Crocodile Man Tour, Tárcoles, Puntarenas , Costa Rica
This attractive 200m/656ft waterfall is on private land owned by Daniel Bedard. A steep trail that was cut by Bedard descends through virgin rainforest to the waterfall. From the bottom of the waterfall, the river continues through a series of natural swimming holes. Along the trail there are several lookout points and black-and-green poison-arrow frogs can be spotted. There is a camping area at the bottom of the waterfall.
Address: Water Fountain of Life, c/o Daniel Bedard, Tárcoles, Puntarenas , Costa Rica
Hours:
December 15 to April 15: 8am-3pm
Tips: Call for information if you would like to visit outside of the official season.
The fall is fullest in the wet months.
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