- Join for free
- Sign In
Helpfulness
Several robberies have occurred in the past. If you are planning to walk the Laguna Meandrica Trail (long trail near the Rio Grande), ask the park rangers at the visitors center about current conditions. Avoid parking at the trail when there is no supervision. Give the boy at the gate of this trail a tip (500 colones or 1 USD) and he will watch your car.
Written Jul 20, 2005
This bridge is notorious for car break-ins. Don't park on the south side of the bridge. Best to park on the north side where the restaurants are and tip the guard there to watch your luggage.
Written Dec 21, 2008
Helpfulness
Beware, it's always hot and humid in Carara NP, and there are a lot of mosquitoes, because the park is close to the Rio Grande de Tarcoles and the lake and marshlands.
Written Jul 20, 2005
Helpfulness
You can walk across the flats at low tide but we found out that it is very muddy.
Written Jan 12, 2005
The river is full of crocodiles so don't decide to go for a swim.
Written Jan 12, 2005
1 - 5 of 5
Reviews and photos of Tárcoles attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Tárcoles sightseeing.
The river is full of crocodiles so don't decide to go for a swim.
Q: Hi - have read that Carrara/Tarcoles are the places to see the macaws in northern CR. If you go for a walk in Carrara during the...
A: Since Costa Rica is only about 9 degrees north of the equator, sunset times remain constant throughout the year. The sun goes down at about 6:30 every day
Read 4 Replies
1
The Tarcoles river is 40 miles west of San Jose. The Tarcol Lodge is located near the river. The Carara Biological Reserve is nearby. Really the only reason to be in this part of Costa Rica, as far as...
2
T A R C O L E S is a small place located on the road from San Jose to Jaco. There is not that much to see except for crocodiles and scarlet macaws. Read all about it on my page.
3
I've got some interesting experiences in Tárcoles. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
Build your own Tárcoles page
