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Costa Rica Travel Blog is the current traveller, will-be traveller, has-been traveller, and should-be traveller's guide to everything costa rica. Information, stories, news, advice – written by the Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated team – costa rican insiders, outsiders, and everywhere-in-between-siders.
Category Archives: Misc.
Costa Rica Is Inspiring! Apparently, We Are Too! Thanks “The Seven Minds” and “Writingrenee’s Blog” For The Very Inspiring Blogger Award!
We think Costa Rica is pretty inspiring, however it is great to learn that our peers within the blogosphere think the same about our writing. A huge thanks to The Seven … Continue reading
This One’s For The Sloth-Lovers… Meet Our Surprise Costa Rican House Guest!
Here’s a first for us. We’re familiar with sloths – we’ve seen them hanging out in the trees overhead while exploring Costa Rica’s numerous national parks, watched one glide across … Continue reading
Maroon 5’s Costa Rica Soundtrack?
One year ago Maroon 5 headlined an incredible show at Costa Rica’s Festival Imperial in La Guacima, Alajuela. And, I missed it. I’ve been listening to the band since before their … Continue reading
Love in Costa Rica (Para El Amor De Mi Vida)
Inspired by WGNtv.com’s Cutest Couple Photo Contest (thanks to peace.love.quinoa for posting about it) and given that Valentines Day is around the corner, I thought I would pause for a … Continue reading
Where Your Costa Rica Coffee Comes From (And What It Took For You To Get It)
The below post is now available as an audio recording (ideal for the visually impaired). Click on the video below to play the reading. Some people around the world rely … Continue reading
Costa Rica Destinations: Common Name & Location Misunderstandings
As we suggest in our blog post Costa Rica Hotel Tip: Can you name your Arenal or Monteverde hotel?, Costa Rica is notorious for using repeat words and phrases to describe … Continue reading
The Buzz! Click Here To Read Client Testimonials And Reviews About Us!
This is what Costa Rica Travel Blog and Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated are all about… ASSISTING TRAVELLERS! “Nikki & Ricky Solano: Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated We were recommended to your … Continue reading
Goodbye 2012. Hello 2013! Where We’ve Been And Where We’re Going
And so ends another year at Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated. We are humbled by the number of travellers who have chosen us as their preferred Costa Rica trip-planning partners throughout … Continue reading
When Is The Best Time Of Year To Travel To Costa Rica?
The below post is now available as an audio recording (ideal for the visually impaired). Click on the video below to play the reading. Like all Costa Rica trip planning, … Continue reading
Search Costa Rica Travel Blog .com! Click Here To View A List Of All Blog Posts By Topic (we make Costa Rica trip planning easy!)
Looking for something specific? The following are our blog posts arranged by topic. Looking for something not already written about below? Email us at info@puravidaeh.ca – we would be happy … Continue reading
Honeymooning in Costa Rica? Create a FREE Honeymoon Registry!
BRIDES AND GROOMS! Can’t wait to marry/honeymoon in Costa Rica? Wish your budget was larger than it is? Why not allow your wedding attendants and guests to help? After all, what better … Continue reading
Costa Rica’s Eye on the 2012 US Presidential Election Results and an Obama-Inspired Recipe for Gallo Pinto Guaco-Nachos to Celebrate the Democratic Win!
On US election night 2008, Ricky and I were away from our home and spent the evening tracking poll results from a costa rican hotel room. To our surprise, the … Continue reading
Ready, Set, Mo! Happy Movember Everyone!
No, the word Movember is not misspelt. Although today marks the beginning of November, it also kicks off Movember – a month of abundant facial hair and inescapable bad moustaches … Continue reading
Understanding The Practice Of Currency Exchange and Minimizing Loss: USD to Costa Rican Colon
Compared to other currency exchanges around the world, the USD to costa rican colon exchange is an easy one to learn and remember. Most travellers memorize the conversion and use … Continue reading
25 reasons why trekking or living abroad is an unforgettable, unmatchable, and irreplaceable experience.
Every traveller is different. Some travel to do something, many travel to avoid something, and others travel to become something. Some love it and some hate it. Some even make … Continue reading
“Culture may identify difference, but it does not make us different”: Visiting Costa Rica’s Cabecar Indigenous Tribe in Quetzal
All in Quetzal is quiet. At least a 2 hour drive from the nearest city (turrialba) and in the heart of the jungle, this tiny town consisting of a high … Continue reading
Planning a vacation to Costa Rica on a budget and looking for discounts? Browse Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated’s company manual!
It’s no secret that Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated is costa rica’s leading discount provider offering more than 2000 discounts for costa rica tours, hotels, and transportation services. However, if you … Continue reading
INTELLIGENT People Doing INSIGHTFUL Things for IMPACTFUL Change in Costa Rica. The 2.5% Project and Conscious Travel.
For me, there’s nothing better than coming across a group of individuals so utterly dedicated to a cause that they commit their work to it. Don’t get me wrong, everyone … Continue reading
Who Likes Free Stuff? Free Coupons For Costa Rica Restaurants, Souvenir Stores, and More!
We love giving away free stuff and we know you love receiving it! For extra costa rica vacation savings, check out our ‘freebie vouchers’ (click on an image below to … Continue reading
Same Voice. Same Topics. Same Blog. NEW LOOK!
Look who got a makeover! For those of you who have never visited us at http://www.costaricatravelblog.com before, the above is a sample of what we used to look like. As … Continue reading
A Costa Rica ‘Rain Day’… the Jack Johnson Way (Banana Pancakes)!
“Well can’t you see that its just raining… there ain’t no need to go outside.” – Jack Johnson It’s official. The rain season is here. Well, its officially been the … Continue reading
To Tip or Not To Tip (While On Vacation In Costa Rica) – That Is The Question!
Should I tip? Who do I tip? How much do I tip? At Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated we often receive requests from clients asking us to provide them with our … Continue reading
Green Alliance Partner Update: Save the Turtles (Costa Rica)
Check out what our Green Alliance Partners at Save The Turtles are doing! *photo courtesy of Save the Turtles (Robert Van Damm, 2005) As part of our “Travellers For…” Donation … Continue reading
Spots For The Soul: Great Places To Find Peace In Costa Rica
At some point during your travels (in costa rica, or elsewhere in the world) you have likely experienced a moment that undoubtedly affected you. Whether the moment was forever life-changing … Continue reading
Life List With A Twist. My Trash May Not Be Your Treasure, But My Past Could Be Your Future.
Fellow blogger sarah (read sarah’s blog), offers readers her life list. Inspired by the Day Zero Project, she has compiled a list of 101 things she aims to accomplish over the … Continue reading
True inspiration at its finest. Treat others while treating yourself!
A few months ago Ricky and I were fortunate enough to receive a truly inspirational email from a client. This client mentioned that he and his wife were planning a trip … Continue reading
The DO’s and DON’T’s of Costa Rica Travel
A client recently asked us to create a list of our best “do” and “do not” recommendations before their visit to beautiful costa rica. We had a great time making … Continue reading
Humble Business. Period.
At Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated, we recognize the many different roles we play: business owners, faithful partners, avid travellers, regular bloggers, friendly costa rican contacts. We strive to enjoy our work … Continue reading
Adios 2011. Hola 2012! Costa Rica tourism and the year ahead.
To start, thank you to everyone who has made 2011 such an exciting and rewarding year for us at Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated. The past year surprised us with more … Continue reading
I’m going to Monteverde, not Santa Elena, so why do both towns keep popping up during my research?
Rolling Hills of Monteverde Confusion over what and where monteverde is, what and where santa elena is, and what and where travellers truly should visit during their vacation is all … Continue reading
Costa Rica Bucket List
What’s on your bucket list? Earlier this evening ricky and I visited our local video rental shop in search of a new release. Failing to find one that we hadn’t … Continue reading
Thank-you to YOU! Costa Rica travellers are the best travellers in the world!
This post is dedicated to the many costa rica visitors who we at Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated have had the pleasure of working with. To those of you who sought … Continue reading
Planning a vacation to Costa Rica? READ THIS FIRST!
Planning a vacation in Costa Rica? READ THIS FIRST! I hesitate to call the following a ‘mistake’ only because each traveller’s individual trip planning style is different. In many cases, … Continue reading
Canadian Craving in Costa Rica: Sam Roberts Band
The other day I came across my old, scratched, and worn-out copy of Sam Roberts’ Chemical City. It still plays without a skip, which is proof that this album … Continue reading
Costa Rica… to go?
How many times have you found yourself in one of the following situations? You return home from your vacation and realize that you forgot to pick-up a specific souvenir for … Continue reading
The Shades of Costa Rica
Most people know Costa Rica for its lush green surroundings, however only after a visit can anyone truly appreciate the various shades of costa rica. This country is more colourful … Continue reading
New For Your Mobile: Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated In The Palm Of Your Hand
On the go but need access to costa rica travel information? Check out Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated’s new mobile site! Although nothing fancy or flashy, we have created a basic … Continue reading
The Art of Good Business: Practice What You Preach
Here’s the problem with costa rica vacation planning these days. Tourism in this country is growing faster than most businesses can keep up with, which has resulted in an influx … Continue reading
Dear Canada, Happy Birthday! Love from, Costa Rica.
Although miles away, my heart is with Canadians today. Happy birthday Canada! You might not be able to make it out clearly, but ricky’s shirt in the photo above says “proud to … Continue reading
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