A Perfect investment for an expat to live near the beach for free and have a monthly income!
1/2 block from Highway Pacifica Fernandez Oreamuno
4th avenue. Between 26th and 28th street. Parrita Puntarenas Costa Rica
Safe and quiet neighborhood
Amazing location next to Maxi Pali, Campo Ferial and bus stop
20 minute drive to Playa Palo Seco
10 Minute walk to Parrita Park
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GMF6+58G, C. Central, Provincia de Puntarenas, Parrita, El INVU, Costa Rica
The Parrita canton is located in the Puntarenas province, in the shore of the Costa Rican Central Pacific, in the east limit of the Quepos canton and in the west limit of Garabito. The main city of the canton is Parrita, which is a district on its own.
The name of the canton has its origin in a popular tale: a madame called Rita had a business in this place, and she constantly received orders from customers. The workers who noted down the orders were told “esto es pa Rita” (‘this is f’ Rita’), which is equivalent to “esto es para Rita” (‘this is for Rita’) in accurate Castilian. This is where the name “Parrita” comes from.
The economy of Parrita is mainly based on the agricultural production of the African oil palm for exportation, pineapple, banana tree, melon, watermelon and rice, thanks to the short but mighty Parrita river, which crosses this coastal valley and sweeps along the sediments that improve the quality of the surrounding lands.
Tourism also takes an important role in the economy of Parrita, being one of the cantons with highest growth in Costa Rica because of new tourist projects, hotel areas and sublime beaches like Esterillos Beach, a crossing point towards Manuel Antonio beaches and other beaches of Que...
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A Perfect investment for an expat to live near the beach for free and have a monthly income!
1/2 block from Highway Pacifica Fernandez Oreamuno
4th avenue. Between 26th and 28th street. Parrita Puntarenas Costa Rica
Safe and quiet neighborhood
Amazing location next to Maxi Pali, Campo Ferial and bus stop
20 minute drive to Playa Palo Seco
10 Minute walk to Parrita Park
https://youtu.be/eSEXlrclug0
https://www.youtube.com/@GraceHerrera-f7k
https://maps.app.goo.gl/RKRJEgManFKCNrhL6
GMF6+58G, C. Central, Provincia de Puntarenas, Parrita, El INVU, Costa Rica
The Parrita canton is located in the Puntarenas province, in the shore of the Costa Rican Central Pacific, in the east limit of the Quepos canton and in the west limit of Garabito. The main city of the canton is Parrita, which is a district on its own.
The name of the canton has its origin in a popular tale: a madame called Rita had a business in this place, and she constantly received orders from customers. The workers who noted down the orders were told “esto es pa Rita” (‘this is f’ Rita’), which is equivalent to “esto es para Rita” (‘this is for Rita’) in accurate Castilian. This is where the name “Parrita” comes from.
The economy of Parrita is mainly based on the agricultural production of the African oil palm for exportation, pineapple, banana tree, melon, watermelon and rice, thanks to the short but mighty Parrita river, which crosses this coastal valley and sweeps along the sediments that improve the quality of the surrounding lands.
Tourism also takes an important role in the economy of Parrita, being one of the cantons with highest growth in Costa Rica because of new tourist projects, hotel areas and sublime beaches like Esterillos Beach, a crossing point towards Manuel Antonio beaches and other beaches of Quepos, its neighboring canton. Nevertheless, although this extraordinary place is full of impressive landscapes and beautiful beaches, this canton is a minor tourist attraction compared to its neighboring cantons, Garabito and the previously mentioned Quepos.
A popular festivity of Parrita, called “Festival de las Mulas” (Mules Festival), takes place every February and includes concerts, food sales, exhibitions, tope, bullfighting and the traditional race of mules.
Nearby Community
The canton itself is surrounded by a number of rivers, including the Damas, Picaritos, Palo Seco, Jicote, Chires and the Parrita. The community's economy is almost exclusively dedicated to producing African palm oil, an edible plant oil derived from the trees.
Due to its low elevation (just 15 meters above sea level), the town of Parrita boasts a very warm climate and is able to avoid much of the wind that plagues some of the more mountainous regions in the country.
To access the small town, travelers can head down the Guapinol highway from Puriscal and the Talamanca mountains, which are situated inland.
Adventure Awaits
Parrita and its surrounding areas are an excellent place to visit for any traveler looking to partake in ecotourism. The nearby Damas estuary mangrove forest is home to a wide variety of animals, including crocodiles, pumas, the coatimundi and Costa Rica's treasured monkey species.
Damas Island, which can be found across the estuary that is 400 meters wide, is accessible by boat from a dock just 12 kilometers south of Parrita on Highway 34.
The Parrita River is another terrific destination for nature-loving tourists, as the Class II and III rapids are a fun adventure for all members of the family. These rapids are ideal for those just learning how to whitewater raft, and can be an exciting way to view some of the marine wildlife and birds in the area, including the giant cranes, ibis, storks and egrets.
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