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Parrita
City in Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Overview
Parrita is a small, charming town set on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, known for its relaxed atmosphere and proximity to stunning beaches and mangroves. It's a gateway to nature reserves and uncrowded surf spots, attracting eco-tourists and those seeking authentic local life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Costa Rica
Province
Puntarenas
Population
20,068
Time Zone
America/Costa_Rica
Coordinates
9.55°, -84.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,160
Local Cost
$575
Local Income
$550
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
26.0°C
Winter Avg
26.2°C
Record High
33.4°C
Record Low
21.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2288 mm
Internet Speed
12 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
XQP
Distance
25 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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