As if it were a ritual, tour guide Jason Vargas entices huge American crocodiles into his path by dangling fish in front of them, as astonished tourists watch on. Crocodile tours on the estuary of the River Tarcoles are a popular attraction for visitors to Costa Rica's Pacific coast, as the sector finds its feet again after being rocked by the pandemic. The river is home to some 2,000 American crocodiles, many of which have been given names belonging to famous figures from past and present. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES