Parrita

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Parrita

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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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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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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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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$113 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Nov 28 to Nov 29
$128 total
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Total with taxes and fees
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
$104 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$117 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
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! (179 reviews)
I had an excellent ocean view room with a perfect view of the pool and the ocean Staff was great at the restaurant good food and drinks, had an amazing stay

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Marala Hotel
Clandestino Beach

Clandestino Beach

3 out of 5
Palo Seco Beach, 5 km from beach road intersection, Parrita, Puntarenas
$134 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$152 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and 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! (558 reviews)
Love this place! So personal and friendly!

Reviewed on Oct 27, 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
Beautiful bright 2 bedroom 2 bathroom villa, steps to private beach.

Beautiful bright 2 bedroom 2 bathroom villa, steps to private beach.

Bejuco
Stay at this villa in Parrita. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bejuco Beach and Playa Esterillos Este are located ...
Beautiful bright 2 bedroom 2 bathroom villa, steps to private beach.
Beautiful beachfront home with a private pool in between Jaco & Manuel Antonio.

Beautiful beachfront home with a private pool in between Jaco & Manuel Antonio.

Isla Playa Palo Seco
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Parrita. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a beach locale. Popular attraction Palo Seco Beach is located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
Steps From The Beach
If you want privacy and peace, this is the place. It truly is only steps from the beautiful beach. We stayed here the first week of May, and there was hardly anyone around, and we consistently had the entire beach to ourselves. The house was comfortable and clean. The sound of the waves was incredible, ...

Reviewed on May 16, 2025

Beautiful beachfront home with a private pool in between Jaco & Manuel Antonio.
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
2
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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