Carara may be the major draw for eco-tourists to Tarcoles but there are other places to see as well.  See my post on how to get there if you haven’t already.

TARCOLES VILLAGE

Has restaurants, shops & tour operators.  You can book a Tarcoles River cruise here.

CROCODILE BRIDGE

Contrived & touristy but since it’s on the way to all the other attractions you might as well take a look.  If you do a Crocodile Man tour, you will see them jump for food.  I didn’t bother with this, not my cup of tea.  There are a couple small shops nearby.

MOLAS & CAFE

Large souvenir shop with an attached cafe.  Molas actually come from Panama but you can get them here at reasonable prices (but more expensive than Panama) and the shop takes credit cards.  If you come with a guide, they will get a commission but if you are on a cruise ship stop, you won’t have time to avoid this.