Puntarenas Province district, Costa Rica

Places to visit near Parrita

Parrita is a town in Puntarenas Province district, Costa Rica, home to about 3,734 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 beaches & coast, 3 forts & heritage and 8 waterfalls. The must-see places are Isla Damas (19 km), Cerro Caraigres (Dragón) (38 km) and Cerro Rabo de Mico (52 km).

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Parrita, Costa Rica
Parrita, Puntarenas Province district, Costa Rica. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Parrita at a glance

Location
Puntarenas Province district, Costa Rica
Population
about 3,734
Coordinates
9.5201° N, 84.3225° W
Places within 50 km
72 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Parrita

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Parrita

85 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Parrita. The closest is Cerro Cabeza de Chancho (20 km); the best-known is Cerro Caraigres (Dragón) (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Parrita

49 beaches & coast within 100 km of Parrita. The closest is Playa Palma (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Parrita

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Parrita. The closest is Coope Llano Bonito RL (37 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Parrita

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Parrita. The closest is San Antonio Waterfalls Eco Paradise (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Parrita

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Parrita. The closest is Refugio de Vida Silvestre Cerro Redondo (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Parrita

18 museums within 100 km of Parrita. The closest is Museo Ferroviario (61 km); the best-known is Museum of Costa Rican Art (65 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Parrita

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Parrita
  2. 15 km Playa Bejuco · beach, Puntarenas Province
  3. 10 km Playa Palma · beach, Puntarenas Province
  4. 10 km Playa Palo Seco · beach, Puntarenas Province
  5. 13 km Isla Damas · river spot, Puntarenas Province
  6. 12 km San Antonio Waterfalls Eco Paradise · waterfall, Puntarenas Province
  7. 17 km Back to Parrita

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Parrita by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2685Cerro Cabeza de Chancho (20 km)
    Beaches & coast2549Playa Palma (6 km)
    Forts & heritage336Coope Llano Bonito RL (37 km)
    Waterfalls822San Antonio Waterfalls Eco Paradise (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens620Refugio de Vida Silvestre Cerro Redondo (22 km)
    Museums018Museo Ferroviario (61 km)
    Other attractions212Terminal Quepos (25 km)
    Churches09Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Los Desamparados (63 km)
    Parks06Parque de La Paz (65 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Isla Damas (19 km)
    Caves03Cueva de Piedras Blancas (54 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Represa San Miguel (59 km)

    Parrita: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Parrita?

    Isla Damas (river spot, about 19 km), Playa Palma (beach, about 6 km), Playa Palo Seco (beach, about 7 km), Playa Bejuco (beach, about 15 km), San Antonio Waterfalls Eco Paradise (waterfall, about 17 km), Cerro Caraigres (Dragón) (viewpoint, about 38 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Parrita?

    72 places on Spotwander: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 beaches & coast, 3 forts & heritage, 8 waterfalls, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Parrita?

    Cerro Cabeza de Chancho, about 20 km by road; Punta Quepos (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Parrita?

    Playa Palma, about 6 km by road; Playa Palo Seco (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Parrita?

    Coope Llano Bonito RL, about 37 km by road; Condominio Sonesta (45 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Parrita?

    Start in Parrita, visit Playa Bejuco, then Playa Palma, then Playa Palo Seco, then Isla Damas, then San Antonio Waterfalls Eco Paradise, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Parrita?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Parrita

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Parrita’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Parrita on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.