Pura Vida – the Pure Life — is the slogan of Costa Rica. There really isn’t a better way to describe the Costa Rican lifestyle or feel you get when visiting Costa Rica, than one of enjoying pure nature.
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Vanessa Willing
Vanessa always has a bag packed and ready to go! Vanessa decided early on that the best education was to see the world and meet its people! Born and raised on the West Coast of the United States she grew up exploring the Pacific on camping trips with her family. After some work with event planning, she bought a one-way ticket to Chile and backpacked her way through Central and South America. Her love for travel made her seek out a position as a tour guide leading groups through Costa Rica and Central America where she fell in love with the Pura Vida spirit and decided to hang up her backpack and stay a while! Vanessa has traveled extensively from Coast to Coast in Costa Rica and is a true Destination Expert. Twenty years later she still is in love with Costa Rica and still is the first to get out her Camera when she sees a monkey!
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Fully Vaccinated Travelers and Minors Starting on August 1, fully vaccinated tourists and all minors will no longer be required to show Covid travel insurance - https://ticotimes.net/2021/07/09/costa-rica-to-drop-insurance-requirement-for-vaccinated-travelers Costa...
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Wild Costa Rica
Our family wanted to hit the highlights of Costa Rica and have as many animal encounters as possible and with the epic planning we nailed it and had an unforgettable time in Costa Rica.
Celebrate the 34th annual Fiesta de Palmares
For 12 days, Palmares is filled with music, lights and dancing with the annual Fiestas de Palmares! Read about these years festivities here.
Waterfalls of Costa Rica: Our mountain’s exotic adornments
Come and explore our waterfalls and have a trip you will never forget!
Let’s go hiking
Whether hiking is your thing or not, our magnificent trails with even better views will make you want to put on your sneakers and start walking.
Somewhere, beyond our coasts – Islands of Costa Rica
From white sand beaches to a prison and a hospital, Costa Rica’s islands hold much more than just our natural beauties. Learn more about them and come visit!
The tope: Celebrate Costa Rica’s National Horsemen Day
Costa Rica’s National Horsemen Day is celebrated year in the tope. Learn all about it here.
Have yourself a Pura Vida Christmas
Tamales, cakes, parades and lights announce the beginning of the month of December and the end of another year. Learn more about our traditions and come celebrate.