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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: To Do in Costa Rica
Which Costa Rica Hanging Bridges Are The Best? Comparing 4 Popular Hanging Bridge Sites in Arenal and Monteverde.
You asked, we answered! As a follow-up to our post “Which Costa Rica Zipline Is The Best? Comparing 6 Popular Canopy Tours in Arenal and Monteverde“, we are delving into … 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
The Best River For Rafting In Costa Rica
We love rafting. Point blank. Given that Ricky was a white water rafting guide and safety kayaker on Costa Rica’s pacuare river for more than 6 years, we are of … 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
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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
Where To Go In Costa Rica: Determining the Best Places To Visit During Your Trip
The below post is now available as an audio recording (ideal for the visually impaired). Click on the video below to play the reading. Costa Rica is the Disney World … 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
Why You Should Visit La Fortuna (Arenal) During Your Trip 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. Most travellers who choose to visit … Continue reading
Costa Rica Creatures Series: INSECTS
As mentioned in an earlier post, Costa Rica Travel Blog is producing a blog series titled “Costa Rica Creatures”. The following article on insects is part of this series. If you … Continue reading
Costa Rica Creatures Series: FROGS
As mentioned in an earlier post, Costa Rica Travel Blog is producing a blog series titled “Costa Rica Creatures”. The following article on frogs (and other amphibians) is part of this … Continue reading
Costa Rica Creatures Series: BUTTERFLIES
As mentioned in an earlier post, Costa Rica Travel Blog is producing a blog series titled “Costa Rica Creatures”. The following article on butterflies is part of this series. If you … Continue reading
Costa Rica Creatures Series: SNAKES
As mentioned in an earlier post, Costa Rica Travel Blog is producing a blog series titled “Costa Rica Creatures”. The following article on snakes (and other reptiles) is part of … Continue reading
Exhibits, museums, and caves… oh my! Introducing our “Costa Rica Creatures” series
It’s official. Costa rica has something for everyone. You may not be an adrenaline junkie in search of the best rivers for rafting, the best cliffs for jumping off of, … Continue reading
The most time and cost efficient way to visit Tortuguero and raft the Pacuare River during your time in Costa Rica (Part 1).
Travellers interested in experiencing two of costa rica’s greatest tours – cruises through the tortuguero canals and rafting on the pacuare river – are faced with the challenge of best … Continue reading
Which Costa Rica Beach Is Best For You? What To Know About The Northern Pacific Beaches.
With a total of 1228km of coastline to offer, it is no wonder costa rica is known for its countless beach destinations. It is also no surprise that travellers have … Continue reading
Which Costa Rica Zipline Is The Best? Comparing 6 Popular Canopy Tours in Arenal and Monteverde.
One of costa rica’s greatest features is its variety. Visitors can experience volcanoes, rainforest, beaches, national parks, cloud forests, hot springs, and so much more with only a short amount … Continue reading
Do Your Travelling Pants Have Shallow Pockets? 10 Things To Do In Downtown La Fortuna (Arenal, Costa Rica) For Less Than $5!
If there is anything we are passionate about throughout our work at Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated it is helping travellers save money when planning a trip to costa rica. Our … Continue reading
A Step-By-Step Guide (Literally!) To Costa Rica’s Arenal Hanging Bridges
Interested in visiting some hanging (suspension) bridges while in costa rica? Consider visiting the arenal hanging bridges in la fortuna (arenal)! Ricky and I’s most recent visit to the arenal hanging … 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
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
A Walk in the Park: Arenal Volcano National Park
Looking for a beginner/moderate hike in la fortuna/arenal? Try the arenal volcano national park. Found just outside the small town of la fortuna (or after tilaran, to the west), this national park plays a … 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
Ziplining & Canopy Tours in Costa Rica: The difference between the two
One of the most common questions we are asked, as well as one of the most common misconceptions travellers have, involves ziplining and canopy tours. Many travellers assume the two … Continue reading
Mountain Biking & Bikes for Rent in La Fortuna (Costa Rica)
La fortuna is fortunately home to more things to do than any other location in costa rica. Mountain biking tours are widely available – some include trips around the volcano, … Continue reading
Free Local Swimming Hole & Tarzan Swing in La Fortuna/Arenal (El Salto)
Travelling throughout costa rica on a budget? Don’t miss the free swimming hole and tarzan swing while in la fortuna! The swimming hole - otherwise known as “El Salto” – is located just … Continue reading
Rafting & Kayaking in Costa Rica – Pacuare River Tour
What would be a better way of experiencing the costa rican jungle than from within the heart of it? As mentioned in a previous post, ricky and I are part of … Continue reading
La Fortuna (Costa Rica) Waterfall”s” – yes, there are more than just one!
Did you know that there are more waterfalls in the la fortuna/arenal area than simply the largest and most popular? Naturally, I will start with the most obvious: the la … Continue reading
El Silencio Trail (La Fortuna) Hike & Volcano-Viewing Experience
If you are interested in getting up close and personal with the arenal volcano while in la fortuna, el silencio trail is the most popular means of doing so. El … Continue reading
Free Local Hot Springs in La Fortuna/Arenal (Mini-Tabacon)
Travelling throughout costa rica on a budget? Don’t miss the free local hot springs while in la fortuna! Let me start by explaining that there are countless hot spring options in … Continue reading
Manuel Antonio (Costa Rica) – Funky Rainforest-Inspired Art
Great local artwork is just around the corner in Manuel Antonio (or should I say, just around the park)? Canvas Painting – Purchased in Manuel Antonio The above photo is … Continue reading
Go Big or Go Home: Raft Costa Rica
Whoever said “go big or go home” must have been to costa rica. For everyone who reads costa rica travel blog, you already know that rafting is a great passion of … Continue reading
A Proposal to Remember: Costa Rica’s Cerro Chato Hike
Some describe the feeling of being on cloud 9 when their partner asks them for their hand in marriage. I too remember this feeling, however perhaps because ricky and I … Continue reading
The Pacuare River Family
My husband’s greatest passion in life is the river – specifically the Pacuare River– one of costa rica’s most exciting rivers to raft and/or kayak. Once declared by National Geographic … Continue reading
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