Parota (Guanacaste) Wood Slabs
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What is Parota wood?
Parota is the Mexican name for the Guanacaste tree (Enterolobium cyclocarpum), also called the elephant ear tree. In Costa Rica we call it Guanacaste. It is our national tree. Same tree, same wood: if you searched for guanacaste wood, you're in the right place.
The wood runs from golden to walnut brown, often with a pale sapwood edge and wide, open grain. It is light for its size, so a 10-foot slab is easier to move than you'd expect. It machines and finishes well. It is soft for a hardwood: right for tables, benches and wall pieces, not for cutting boards.
Where our Parota comes from
Every log is harvested under a MINAE permit and carries its yellow tag. Our founder, Bernardo Urbina, selects every log. We mill it in Costa Rica, sticker it 12–16 inches apart, pre-dry it for 1.5 months, then kiln-dry it (3 carts × 15 tons, Italian control software). Every slab is sanded to 120 grit.
Sizes and price
Most of our Parota slabs are 3 inches thick and 8 to 11½ feet long. We also stock half slabs around 5 feet and off-cuts under 4 feet for smaller work. Slabs are priced by the board foot: $16.50 for full slabs, $15 for off-cuts. Every listing shows its exact dimensions, board feet and price.
Stocked in South Carolina
Every slab on this page is in Laurens, South Carolina, ready to ship. Slabs ship by freight to the terminal nearest you anywhere in the US; curbside delivery can be arranged with the terminal. The exact cost appears at checkout before you pay. Order two or more slabs and save up to 80% on shipping per slab. Pick-up is available after purchase, by appointment.
FAQ
What is Parota wood in English?
Parota is the Guanacaste tree (Enterolobium cyclocarpum), also called the elephant ear tree. Parota and Guanacaste are two names for the same wood.
How much does Parota wood cost?
$16.50 per board foot for full slabs, $15 for off-cuts. A 10-foot slab, 3 inches thick, runs about $1,300–$1,900. Every listing shows its exact board feet and price.
How thick are your slabs?
Almost all are 3 inches thick, kiln-dried and sanded to 120 grit. A few off-cuts are 2.5–3.25 inches.
How much is shipping?
Shipping is calculated at checkout, by freight to the terminal nearest you; curbside delivery can be arranged with the terminal. We ship within 3–7 business days. Order two or more slabs and save up to 80% on shipping per slab.
