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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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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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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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
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! (162 reviews)
"Wonderful Stay – Beautiful Hotel with Excellent Service The hotel is beautiful with stunning views and nice, comfortable rooms. The staff were fantastic—very friendly and accommodating throughout our stay. It’s conveniently located just 5 minutes from the beach and about 1.5 hours from San José airport. ..."

Reviewed on May 20, 2025

Marala Hotel
Clandestino Beach
Clandestino Beach
3 out of 5
Palo Seco Beach, 5 km from beach road intersection, Parrita, Puntarenas
The price is ¥24,791 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
¥24,791
¥28,014 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
includes taxes & fees
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! (548 reviews)
"Perfect location! Everything better than would be expected for a resort in Costa Rica. We will stay again!"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2025

Clandestino Beach
Alma Del Pacifico Beach Hotel & Spa
Alma Del Pacifico Beach Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
Playa Esterillos Este, Parrita, Puntarenas
The price is ¥32,008 per night from Jun 27 to Jun 28
¥32,008
¥36,169 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Parrita. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (325 reviews)
"My family stayed at Alma Del Pacífico for four nights during the “rainy season” after driving from our stay in La Fortuna. We didn’t mind the late day rain at all. We were able to get all the daily activities in before it started. The beach is as everyone has described, flat and walkable. We were ..."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

Alma Del Pacifico Beach Hotel & Spa
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.
House + Guest House at 500 yards from the beach.
House + Guest House at 500 yards from the beach.
Esterillos Oeste
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Parrita. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Esterillos Beach and Judas Point ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
"Great stay! Air is in all bedrooms - would be nice to have another unit in main area. Walking distance from beach, which is beautiful. Also walking distance from a couple local sodas and a market. Pools is great too! And there is a terrace above the guest house that gives a nice view of the ocean. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

House + Guest House at 500 yards from the beach.
Beautiful Beach Front Home
Beautiful Beach Front Home
CR
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Parrita. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Esterillos Beach and Playa Esterillos ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
Beachfront Bliss.
"Perfect Beach front property. Cold AC, secure parking And easy walking distance access to restaurants and grocery."

Reviewed on May 29, 2025

Beautiful Beach Front Home
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
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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