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
Marala Hotel

Marala Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Costanera Sur Parrita Puntarenas
$104 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$117 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Parrita. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Playa ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (187 reviews)
THIS WAS THE NICEST DESIGN AND CLEANEST HOTEL. I HAVE EVER STAYED IN COSTA RICA. THE PEOPLE WERE MARVELOUS AND THE FOOD WAS GREAT. THE COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST WAS FABULOUS. 12 CHOICES OF MAIN BREAKFAST ENTREES. THE POOL WAS FABULOUS AND THE VIEWS WERE SPECTACULAR.I CAN'T SAY ANOTHER GOOD THING ABOUT ...

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

Marala Hotel
Hotel Cocomar Beachfront Hotel

Hotel Cocomar Beachfront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Playa Palo Seco Parrita Puntarenas
$95 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Dec 13 to Dec 14
$108 total
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (424 reviews)
Great little hotel at the beach. Secluded and the restaurant was really good.

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Hotel Cocomar Beachfront Hotel
Clandestino Beach

Clandestino Beach

3 out of 5
Palo Seco Beach Parrita Puntarenas
$153 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$173 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (561 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.
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 Parrita
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.
Award-Winning Luxury Ocean View Condo 275 Yds from the Beach

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

Esterillos Oeste Puntarenas
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
Apartamentos Ganesha Jacó

Apartamentos Ganesha Jacó

2.5 out of 5
Calle Madrigal Jacó Provincia de Puntarenas
Stay at this apartment in Jacó. Enjoy free WiFi, air conditioning, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Jacó Beach and Marina Los Sueños are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
Very early check in .

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

Apartamentos Ganesha Jacó
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
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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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