We left La Fortuna at the civilized hour of 10:50 a.m. for the five hour drive to Quepos and Manuel Antonio, on the Pacific Coast. Costa Rica does not have an interstate highway system similar to the states.
And while most roads are paved, they are narrow and windy and filled with single lane bridges. Generally there are no shoulders and cars and trucks pause to make deliveries or chat with neighbors. I think you get the picture. But you are surrounded by jungle, except in the big city of Ramon. (Very busy with a rodeo). You don't mind until there is an accident, and traffic backs up for an hour (which it did for us). If you get hungry while you wait, vendors are on hand, taking advantage of the captive crowd. Fresh fruit and waffles at the ready!
It was just after the hour long delay that we were able to stop at Tarcoles river "Crocodile Bridge." Thanks to the crocodiles that like to sun themsleves on the river bank below the bridge, this spot has become a tourist destination. We spied four big 'uns safely from the bridge. They like to cake themselves in mud and just lay around motionless, sunning themselves. Typical size? 10-13 feet.
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