Have you been considering a vacation in Costa Rica, but aren’t sure which area is right for you? There are many different areas to consider when planning a trip to this small Central American country. From jungles to beaches to mountains to cityscapes, the Costa Rica provinces are as diverse as the microclimates that make [...]
If you’re a nature lover who also happens to love golf, then add golfing in Costa Rica to your bucket list! A golf vacation in Costa Rica will provide you with some serious time in nature, all while working on your swing at first-rate facilities. Don’t believe a small country like Costa Rica can [...]
People often ask, “do Costa Ricans really say Pura Vida?” The simple answer is YES! Particularly along the coast, you will hear Costa Ricans using their signature phrase. It can mean a lot of things but the simple answer is, life is too short to be anything but happy! The History of Pura Vida [...]
When you visit a Costa Rican waterfall, you are truly immersed in the essence of Pura Vida, or Pure Life. The sound of the rushing water, the crisp ionized air, and the refreshing pools will wash away all the troubles of modern life and leave you feeling completely refreshed and rejuvenated. It’s like a shower [...]
If you’re looking for a beautiful beach to hit up during your Costa Rica vacation, you’ll soon discover you are spoiled for choice. In fact, there are roughly 300 beaches on the Pacific side of the country alone! This is where you will find some of the best beaches in Guanacaste, which is a northern [...]
Having a destination wedding in Costa Rica is like a built-in vacation for you and your guests, especially if you stay at an all-inclusive vacation rental like Pura Vida House. Our ideal location and our 24-hour concierge service is always available to help you and your guests make the most out of your stay in [...]
There is nothing like a friend’s trip in Costa Rica to get you back into international travel. The country’s diversity means there is likely a climate for every taste, from beaches, to volcanos, to mountains, to major metropolis centers. And thanks to its small size, you can likely discover a few microclimates during your trip! [...]
With year-round tropical climate and miles of protected land, Costa Rica was made for outdoor adventures like hiking. Luckily, some of the best hikes in Costa Rica can be found around Tamarindo Beach and Pura Vida House. Many of these hikes can be found on a popular hiking app called All Trails, while others take [...]
Pickleball camps for adults have been gaining popularity over the past few years and pickleball is even starting to rival tennis as the most popular game for couples. Why is this sport with the silly name becoming so popular and will it overthrow tennis as the best sport to be played on a court? Let’s [...]
Whether you are coming to Costa Rica having never surfed a day in your life or as a grizzled shredder, there are several options for surfing at all levels near our all-inclusive vacation rentals at Pura Vida House. In fact, both the best places to learn to surf and some of the most infamous surfing [...]
