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Atenas Costa Rica

Parrita Costa Rica is the 9th canton of our stunning Puntarenas province, officially created on July 5, 1971. This lovely coastal town is a true jewel among the central pacific coast. Covering an area of 478.79 km², Parrita Costa Rica sits a mere 15m above sea level. Boasting a year round warm climate, this location is a fantastic place to enjoy tropical weather. Originally Parrita Costa Rica was inhabited by Huetar Indians who later moved on and other people from around the country relocated to this area. The panoramas here are adorned with lush valleys and majestic peaks. There are two notable rivers in the area: the Río Tusubres and Río Damas. The first Parrita Costa Rica banana plantation was founded in 1924 and began an economy based on the production of this fruit. In later years the economy of Parrita Costa Rica remained agricultural but turned towards African palm. In our country there are only 2 cantons that are not subdivided into districts, Parrita Costa Rica is one of them.