We enjoyed our time at El Coro and greatly appreciate what they are doing (preserving crocodile habitat and rescuing crocs). They are in a race against resort development all around them so they depend on visitors and visitor fee/donations to help them on their mission. I view the entrance fee more as a contribution to help with their mission, so I was happy to pay it. A taxi can get you here, but we rented a motorcycle from Cool Rentals PV which made it a fun and easy way to get to lots of out-of-the-way places like this, the zoo, and the botanical garden.

What a great sanctuary. Our tour guide was Cesar and spoke perfect English. We walked from the main road with kids. You can actually take the bus from PV or bucerias. It stops just outside the bb inn. Tours are 300 pesos (adults) $200 pesos kids and they take credit cards. Cesar even called a cab for us after. One croc is 70 years old!!! You could tell Cesar’s passion is conservation. Maybe call ahead and see if Cesar is working for a great tour. Although people may be disappointed that this isn’t a zoo as they raise and release animals. Babies aren’t common but we saw a resident 3-year old Croc. You will also see Coati, Macaws, and some piglike animals that are apparently more terrifying than Crocs.

Hands down the best part of our visit to Puerto Vallarta. Our tour guide took so much time to share with us the stories of the animals there and how they interact with the environment here. We also saw where crocodiles are released when they can be. Definitely worth the tour price. Plus this organization is self-sustaining with tour fees keeping it operational and they are doing important work. Great for eco-toruism and any traveler, and even for locals, to gain a good understanding of the environment in this area and how to reduce impacts on plants and animals. Definitely a must-do experience!

Interesting little place. If you are a critter person, of course you will enjoy it. Yes, it is small, but you still get some fun facts. It is not an easy job trying to do some good for species that aren't the warm and fuzzy critters.

My husband and I opted for the guided tour and it was worth every penny (peso)! Our guide Cesar was extremely knowledgeable not only about crocodiles, but also about conservation, biodiversity and the local ecosystem. We spent a couple of hours there and encourage others to do the same. This is a cause worth supporting.

Fantastic experience! The guide was knowledgeable and gave us the names and history of the individual birds and crocodiles. It’s a bit of a drive down a dirt road, but worth the trip. You will learn about the loss of natural habitat for crocodiles and other wildlife, and you will be impressed with the care given to animals that were injured and would die without the support of the sanctuary staff.

The best 200mx you can spend! This tour was educational and fun. Not too long and with the set up you weren’t standing in the sun much at all. I will bring my visitors to this sanctuary for a tour, it’s a great way for them to see local wildlife and support conservation of our beautiful Nayarit.

Afredo was the best tour guide!! Went into so much detail about the animals and why they are in the sanctuary he is a vet and genuinely wants the best for these animals and to rehabilitate them the best they can. Worth paying 100 pesos more for the guided tour. Honestly an unbelievable experience felt like I was in Africa in the depths of nature it was breathtaking. Road in is bumpy but does not at all ruin the experience. Worth going please support this local sanctuary and donate!!

I took my 2 grandsons ,age 8 and 9, and they found it to be the best experience of our trip. Juan was wonderful, patient and informative. He asked great questions of the children to inspire their interaction and quizzical minds. He respected their responses, even when wrong and challenged them to think and certainly to learn.

What an awesome experience. Juan was an excellent guide and answered all our questions. Learned a lot about the different types of crocs as well has the other animals that live there. Would recommend to all. Take the guided tour if you are English speaking. Most signage is in Spanish, but you get a lot more out of it with a guide.