Parque Central de Parrita
Park · Central Pacific
Parrita's central plaza, a tree-shaded square where locals gather in the evening and an easy stretch-your-legs stop on the coastal highway.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 30 min
- Best time
- any time
- Kids
- 6 / 10
- View
- 2 / 10
- Crowds
- 3 / 10
- Swimming
- 0 / 10
- Effort
- 0 / 10
- Location
- 9.52143, -84.32904 — Google Maps
- Ratings
- 4.1 on Google (392)
Tip
Pair it with a soda and a stroll around the town centre; evenings are the liveliest.
Be careful
Keep an eye on your belongings, as in any public park, and visit in daylight.
Places nearby
- Panadería AguilarFood & CoffeeTraditional bakery in downtown Parrita, across from Banco de Costa Rica, for coffee, cakes with dulce de leche and sandwiches to go; opens at 5 am.
- Soda El TucánSodas & Local FoodPopular roadside soda in the center of Parrita (next to Coopeande) known for huge casado plates, chorizo and its own house chili sauce.
- Crustáceo ParriteñoFood & CoffeeFamily-friendly seafood restaurant in Parrita with a dedicated kids area, generous portions and fair prices.
- Bar Restaurante AraVeFood & CoffeeFamily-owned bar-restaurant on Parrita's main road known for ceviche, whole fried fish, arroz con pollo and casados, with passion-fruit smoothies.
- Chicharronera y Marisquería ChepeFood & CoffeeFamily-run chicharronera and seafood spot on the Costanera in Parrita: whole fried fish, ceviche and chicharrón, and owners happy to give trip tips.
- Restaurante Los PilonesFood & CoffeeLarge family restaurant in Parrita, on the way between Jacó and Quepos, with seafood, steaks, pizzas and cocktails.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/368544024 · https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/368544024 · https://www.google.com/maps/search/Parque+Central+de+Parrita