José María Villalta Florez-Estrada (born August 13, 1977)[1] is a Costa Rican attorney, environmentalist and politician.

He was the only representative in the Costa Rican Parliament of the leftist party Frente Amplio (Broad Front) for the period that comprised 2010–2014.

During his years as university student, Villalta actively participated in marches against neoliberal reforms.

[6] On March 9, the National Assembly chose Villalta as the Frente Amplio candidate for the presidential elections in February 2014.

[8] Since 2008, Villalta lives in a committed relationship with the journalist Lauren Chinchilla Alvarado.