Playa Palma (Parrita)
Beach · Central Pacific · hidden gem
A long, quiet dark-sand Pacific beach near Parrita, known more to locals than tourists and good for a sunset walk without crowds.
- Cost
- Free
- Time there
- 1.5 h
- Best time
- sunset
- Kids
- 3 / 10
- View
- 5 / 10
- Crowds
- 1 / 10
- Swimming
- 2 / 10
- Effort
- 1 / 10
- Location
- 9.49902, -84.36386 — Google Maps
- Ratings
- 4.5 on Google (134)
Tip
Bring shade, water and snacks; there are few facilities along this stretch.
Be careful
Strong currents and shore break with no lifeguards: stay out of deep water.
Places nearby
- Bamboo CafeFood & CoffeeRestaurant built from bamboo harvested on the property, a short drive from Playa Bandera, lit with string lights at night.
- Restaurante Los PilonesFood & CoffeeLarge family restaurant in Parrita, on the way between Jacó and Quepos, with seafood, steaks, pizzas and cocktails.
- Crustáceo ParriteñoFood & CoffeeFamily-friendly seafood restaurant in Parrita with a dedicated kids area, generous portions and fair prices.
- 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.
- Bar y Restaurante Mar y SolFood & CoffeeCasual restaurant right across the road from Palo Seco beach, praised for fresh fish and seafood at fair prices.
- 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.
Sources: OpenStreetMap way/819231138 · https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/819231138 · https://www.google.com/maps/search/Playa+Palma+Parrita