Canton · Puntarenas Province
# Parrita Canton

Parrita Canton is a canton of Costa Rica in Puntarenas Province. It had an estimated 20,594 people in 2021 on 483 km² (about 43 per km²). It is divided into 1 district. 93 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 189 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 20,594 people (2021)
- 483 km²
- 1 district
- 189 mapped services

## How many people live in Parrita Canton?

Parrita Canton had an estimated 20,594 people in 2021 — 4.1% of Puntarenas Province, 68th of 83 cantons. There are 954 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Puntarenas Province figure of 961). Spread over 483 km², that is about 43 people per km², 66th of 83 cantons.

21.8% of people are children under 15 and 7.8% are 65 or older; the median age is about 32 years (it is 31 across Puntarenas Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 42 children and older people.
- 0–4 1,570
- 5–9 1,391
- 10–14 1,533
- 15–19 1,454
- 20–24 1,703
- 25–29 1,911
- 30–34 1,936
- 35–39 1,807
- 40–44 1,528
- 45–49 1,232
- 50–54 1,092
- 55–59 997
- 60–64 829
- 65–69 600
- 70–74 412
- 75+ 599

Source: Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Parrita Canton?

Parrita Canton lies in Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica. It borders 7 other cantons: Acosta Canton, Aserrí Canton, Garabito Canton, Puriscal Canton, Quepos Canton, Tarrazú Canton and Turrubares Canton. By area it is the 34th largest of 84 cantons in Costa Rica. It covers 4.3% of Puntarenas Province. The centre of Parrita Canton is about 52 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. It is about 71 km from Puntarenas, the main town of Puntarenas Province. The centre point is at 9.5485° N, 84.3587° W.

Source: Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Parrita Canton

OpenStreetMap lists 11 named sights in Parrita Canton: 6 attractions; 4 beachs; 1 viewpoint.
- Playa Bejuco · beach
- Playa Esterillos Este · beach
- Playa Esterillos Oeste · beach
- Playa Punta Mala · beach
- Mirador Del Mar · viewpoint
- Avión Caribú · attraction
- Esterillos Mermaid · attraction
- Parador Fotográfico · attraction
- Parapente Pura Vida · attraction
- Rainmaker · attraction
- Rainmaker Park · attraction

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Parrita Canton
- Time zone UTC−6, no daylight saving · America/Costa_Rica
- Currency Colon (CRC)
- Country calling code +506
- Languages Spanish, English
- Plug types Type A, B · 120 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) · Quepos 28 km
- Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose 51 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:17) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 05:45, sunset around 17:19).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Districts of Parrita Canton
| District | People | per km² | Area km² | Localities | Services |
| Parrita | 20,594 | 43 | 483 | 93 | 189 |

Source: Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO); Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Villages and localities in Parrita Canton

Open gazetteers list 93 villages, towns and localities in Parrita Canton. The largest with a recorded population: Parrita (3,734). Settlements here lie between about 1 m and 363 m above sea level (median 43 m).
- Alto Camacho
- Asentamiento Linda Vista
- Bajos Jicote
- Bambú
- Bandera
- Barbudal
- Bejuco
- Bello Horizonte
- Boca del Parrita
- Buena Nota
- Burbuja
- Cementerio
- Chires
- Chires Abajo
- Chires Arriba
- Chirraca Abajo
- Chirraca Arriba
- Damitas (Parcelas de Pirrís)
- El Carmen
- El Coco
- El Roblar
- Esterillos Centro
- Esterillos Este
- Esterillos Oeste
- Fila Surubres
- Finca Nicoya
- Guapinol
- Higuito
- I Griega
- INVU La Guaria
- Isla Damas
- Isla Palo Seco
- Jicote
- Jicote Abajo
- Jicote Arriba
- Julieta
- La 45
- La Chonta
- La Corona
- La Julieta
- La Ligia
- La Loma
- La Palma
- La Planta
- Las Mesas
- Las Orquídeas
- Las Vegas (El Porvenir)
- Loma
- Loma Abajo
- Loma Linda
- Los Angulo
- Los Reformadores
- Los Sueños
- Los Ángeles
- Lourdes
- Mesas
- Palmas
- Palo Seco
- Palo Seco Nuevo
- Parrita
- Pirrís
- Playa Palma
- Playón
- Playón Sur
- Pocares
- Pocaritos
- Porvenir
- Pueblo Nuevo
- Punta Mala
- Rincón Morales
- Río Seco
- San Antonio
- San Bosco
- San Gerardo
- San Isidro
- San Juan
- San Julián
- San Miguel
- San Rafael Norte
- San Rafael Sur
- Sardinal
- Sardinal Sur
- Sitradique
- Surubres
- Teca
- Tigre
- Turbio
- Valeria
- Valladolid
- Valle Vasconia
- Valle Vasconía
- Vista de Mar
- Vueltas

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Parrita Canton

Named natural and historic features inside Parrita Canton, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

38 rivers and streams.
- Quebrada Agua Buena
- Quebrada Aserradero
- Quebrada Atollosa
- Quebrada Bejuco
- Quebrada Bijagual
- Quebrada Bonita
- Quebrada Bonita
- Quebrada Camarón
- Quebrada Cerros
- Quebrada Chanta
- Quebrada Dolores
- Quebrada Estero Negro
- Quebrada La Palma
- Quebrada Marín
- Quebrada Palma
- Quebrada San Cristóbal
- Quebrada San Julián
- Quebrada Sardinal
- Quebrada Surubres
- Quebrada Tigrillo
- Quebrada Visita
- Quebrada Vueltas
- Quebrada del Achiote
- Río Barbudal

…and 14 more.

### Coast and islands

8 beaches; 2 islands; 1 headland.
- Isla Damas
- Isla Palo Seco
- Playa Bejuco
- Playa Esterillos
- Playa Esterillos Este
- Playa Esterillos Oeste
- Playa Isla Damas
- Playa Palma
- Playa Palo Seco
- Playa Punta Mala
- Punta Judas

### Hills and mountains

2 mountains; 1 hill.
- Cerro San Jerónimo · 2,122 m
- Cerro Cabeza de Chancho · 808 m
- Alto Guapinol · 172 m

### Getting around

4 airfields.
- La Ligia
- Los Marin
- Playon Sur
- Rancho Nuevo

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Parrita Canton and the best time to visit

In Parrita Canton, the warmest month is Mar (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Oct (25 °C). About 2,288 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (337 mm) and the driest Feb (29 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are December to April.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 26 | 51 |
| Feb | 27 | 29 |
| Mar | 28 | 39 |
| Apr | 28 | 108 |
| May | 27 | 277 |
| Jun | 26 | 265 |
| Jul | 26 | 281 |
| Aug | 26 | 268 |
| Sep | 26 | 294 |
| Oct | 25 | 337 |
| Nov | 25 | 235 |
| Dec | 26 | 104 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Parrita Canton

Places mapped inside Parrita Canton in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.
- Hospitals 2
- Banks 2
- Petrol pumps 4
- Hotels 64
- Shopping malls 2
- Schools 49
- Colleges and universities 3
- Pharmacies 2
- Restaurants 54
- Police stations 6
- Dental clinics 1

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers
- Where is Parrita Canton? In Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
- What is the population of Parrita Canton? 20,594 (2021 estimate)
- What is the median age in Parrita Canton? About 32 years (2021 estimate)
- What is the population density of Parrita Canton? About 43 people per km²
- What borders Parrita Canton? Acosta Canton, Aserrí Canton, Garabito Canton, Puriscal Canton, Quepos Canton, Tarrazú Canton and Turrubares Canton
- What is there to see in Parrita Canton? Avión Caribú, Esterillos Mermaid, Mirador Del Mar, Parador Fotográfico
- What time zone is Parrita Canton in? UTC−6
- What currency is used in Parrita Canton? Colon (CRC)
- What language is spoken in Parrita Canton? Spanish, English (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Parrita Canton? 93 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Parrita Canton? Settlements lie between 1 m and 363 m
- What is the highest point in Parrita Canton? Cerro San Jerónimo (2,122 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Parrita Canton? December to April
- How many hospitals are in Parrita Canton? 2 mapped
- How many banks are in Parrita Canton? 2 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Parrita Canton? 4 mapped
- What is the P-code of Parrita Canton? CR609 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Canton
- Area: 483.3 km²
- P-code: CR609
- Province: Puntarenas Province

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/puntarenas/parrita/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.