Costa Rica: Crocodiles under the Bridge
Seriously, I had goosebumps when seeing tens of crocodiles under the bridge in Costa Rica. They live next to the river bank of Rio Tarcoles.

Costa Rica by Indah Susanti

Costa Rica by Indah Susanti
Dutchie and I stopped at the bridge on our way to Utila (Pacific side of Costa Rica) from San Jose. We have heard about the famous crocodiles that live on the Rio Tarcoles. Drivers slowed down their vehicles to see the crocodiles, but it was impossible to see them from the road. It’s better to park your car in front of the restaurants next to the bridge then walk to the bridge. There was enough space to park and the locals offered their services to guard your car. We spent less than 15 minutes to see the crocodiles under the bridge and it was more than enough to know how dangerous it must be down there!
Information for Indonesian travelers who wish to visit Costa Rica as tourists:
- Tourist visa should be obtained prior arrival. However, for Indonesian passport holders with multiple entries of a tourist visa, a visa for crew or a business visa for the U.S. or Canada are allowed to entry without visa prior arrival. Note: Such visa must be stamped in the passport and be valid for at least 1 day (The length of stay may not be greater than the validity of the visa and may not exceed 30 days).
- Do check with the Costa Rican Consulate/Embassy at your home country for the further update of the tourism and travel safety.
Sounds like a scary place !
Crazy scary! 😉
Belles photos mais je ne tremperais pas un orteil dans l’eau 🙂
Merci, Denise!
You get the bravery award for today.
Hahahaha, by watching them from the bridge! Thank you 🙂
Ouw zo veel! …Certainly no one dare to swim 🙂 Stunning pictures Indah.
It’s too scary! Terimakasih 🙂
Yikes! Not a good spot for a walk at the edge that’s for certain.
Nooo..I don’t think it is safe there – No one dares to visit them closer than from the bridge 🙂
I’ve also walked across that bridge. Those crocs are HUGE. 🙂
Indeed, they are very healthy! 😀
banyak juga buayanya yah indah
Iya, liar pula 🙂
jadi mirip yang di medan indah
Looking from the bridge would be as close as I would want to be….great post…Thanks Indah!
Me too! Thank you so much Kirt!