Parrita

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Parrita

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Las Olas Beach Community

5/5(4 area reviews)

Though Las Olas Beach Community might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Esterillos Beach and Judas Point.

Las Olas Beach Community
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Pueblo Nuevo

Palo Seco Beach is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Pueblo Nuevo and the surrounding area.

Pueblo Nuevo
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Hills of Esterillos

Hills of Esterillos might not have many top sights, but Esterillos Beach and Judas Point are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hills of Esterillos
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Villas Xihu

While Villas Xihu might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Esterillos Beach and Playa Esterillos Este.

Villas Xihu
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Ranchos Las Lomas

Palo Seco Beach is one noteworthy place to stop while you're exploring Ranchos Las Lomas and the surrounding area.

Ranchos Las Lomas
Hotel Cocomar Beachfront Hotel

Hotel Cocomar Beachfront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Playa Palo Seco, Parrita, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Parrita. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attraction Palo Seco Beach is located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (421 reviews)
"Great little hotel at the beach. Secluded and the restaurant was really good."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Hotel Cocomar Beachfront Hotel
Marala Hotel

Marala Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Costanera Sur, Parrita, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Parrita. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (170 reviews)
Fantastic hotel!
"Hotel was amazing. Great food, room, pool and exceptional service! The entire staff was friendly, attentive and more than accommodating. We are definitely planning to stay there again for more days next time."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Marala Hotel
Clandestino Beach

Clandestino Beach

3 out of 5
Palo Seco Beach, 5 km from beach road intersection, Parrita, Puntarenas
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Parrita. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attraction ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (556 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Clandestino Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Award-Winning Luxury Ocean View Condo 275 Yds from the Beach

Award-Winning Luxury Ocean View Condo 275 Yds from the Beach

Esterillos Oeste
Stay at this condo in Parrita. Enjoy private pools, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Esterillos Beach and Judas Point are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (53 reviews)
Absolutely wonderful
"Beautiful home, community, and views! Would recommend without a doubt"

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2025

Award-Winning Luxury Ocean View Condo 275 Yds from the Beach
Villas Playa Palo Seco

Villas Playa Palo Seco

3 out of 5
Calle Palo Seco, Parrita, Puntarenas Province
Stay at this 3-star beach vacation home in Parrita. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attraction Palo Seco Beach is located nearby.
Villas Playa Palo Seco
Los Altos Resort

Los Altos Resort

5 out of 5
Kilometer 4 on main road, Manuel Antonio National Park, Quepos, Puntarenas
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Quepos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Manuel Antonio Beach and Pará Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (246 reviews)
"Stayed in the Townhouse suite and it was absolutely amazing! So comfy and beautiful and they restocked snacks and water for me daily. The food at the resort was so good and I felt very taken care of and safe here. They even decorated the place for my husbands birthday! 10/10 service. The butlers ..."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Los Altos Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Parrita

4.1
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
6
5 - Excellent 26%
4 - Good
14
4 - Good 61%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Would love to visit in normal circumstances!!

5/5 - Excellent

Ma

Loved Parrita not to touristy

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Definitely rent a car as with most areas in Costa Rica. You’re going to want to venture.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The people are very friendly and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. We will definitely visit this area again.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We had a great time going on the Mangrove tour ,Rainmaker forest and the catamaran tour. We dined at Avignon which has beautiful views of the mountains and ocean. We enjoyed our time on the beach watching the sunrise and sunsets 

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