Your stay — Villa Claudia
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Iglesia Esterillos Centro (428 m · ~5 min walk)
Emergency Contacts
Parrita911 is the single emergency number for all services in Costa Rica. For local police in Parrita, you can also try 2779-9246 (Parrita Police Station), but 911 is faster for urgent calls.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Parrita, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Villa Claudia
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Parrita town center → EcoVida (3 km)
💡 Hail a red plate taxi from the main square (Parque de Parrita). Drivers often don't have meters—agree on ₡1,500 before getting in. Have the hotel’s WhatsApp number ready in case they need directions past the dirt road turnoff.
San José Terminal Coca-Cola → Parrita town center (3 km from EcoVida)
💡 Get off at the Parrita stop on the main road, not the bus station. From there, take a local taxi (₡1,500–2,000) to EcoVida. The bus is direct—no transfers—but bring cash for the fare and a small bag of fruit from the roadside vendors near the Parrita bridge.
Parrita bus stop (main road) → EcoVida entrance (request stop)
💡 Flag the bus down anywhere along Route 34—wave firmly. Tell the driver 'EcoVida, por favor' and he’ll drop you at the dirt road. The walk from the road to reception is 200m; don’t take large suitcases on this bus—locals use it as a shared taxi and space is tight.
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) → EcoVida, Parrita
💡 Book a red official airport taxi from the stand inside arrivals. Wait for a driver who knows the coastal highway—many take the faster Route 27 via Jacó rather than the winding mountain road.
About Parrita
Wikipedia ↗
The stone spheres of Costa Rica are an assortment of over 300 petrospheres in Costa Rica, on the Diquís Delta and on Isla del Caño. Locally, they are also known as bolas de piedra (lit. 'stone balls'). The spheres are commonly attributed to the extinct Diquís culture, and they are sometimes referred...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Villa Claudia?
Check-in at Villa Claudia is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Parrita
💡 Buy a bag of fresh mango slices with chili from the cart near the entrance for 500 colones. The street is quietest at midday.
💡 Try the casado at Soda Jireh inside the market—the cheapest filling meal in town (around 2500 colones). Market is busiest Saturday mornings.
💡 Go early morning (6am-8am) to spot scarlet macaws flying along the treeline, or stay for sunset when locals bring chairs to the shore.
💡 Bring binoculars and go at low tide for best bird activity. Watch for crocs basking on mudbanks. No facilities, so carry water and sunscreen.
💡 Best at sunrise when the light hits the Nicoya Peninsula. The track can be muddy after rain—wear trainers, not sandals. No signage: turn inland at the yellow house on Calle a Damas.