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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.
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
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
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
Support humble businesses? Visit Monteverde Villa Lodge in Monteverde!
At Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated, we leave our home in La Fortuna/Arenal and travel the country often in order to perform site inspections at the various hotels we offer to … Continue reading
Humility & Humildad in Costa Rica
One way costa rica has shaped the way I walk through life… There is a word in the spanish language – humildad – that brings a smile to my face every … 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
Beauty and Humility in the Costa Rican Rainforest
A minute to stop and smell the roses… or, when in Costa Rica, the bromeliads! A few perceptions from our doorstep in la fortuna, costa rica: 1. Sunshine! The rainclouds have … 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
Your best transportation options between Monteverde and La Fortuna (Costa Rica)
In monteverde and need to get to la fortuna (or vice versa)? Have we got some recommendations for you! La fortuna (home of the stunning arenal volcano) and monteverde (the … 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
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 (La Fortuna) Weather – Does it rain in the rainforest during the rain season?
Yes! Costa Rica is a tropical environment – not only is rain inevitable, but it plays a significant part in keeping the country as beautiful as it is. This being said, it does not … 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
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
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
What is Pura Vida and why is it all over Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is pura vida! Proudly Pura Vida The above photo was taken within days of ricky and I meeting for the first time. He bought us each a bracelet, and I was sold. I … 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
Hidden Hotspot: Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
At the risk of sounding arrogant, our business has afforded us the pleasure of having friends in high places (and low places – thank-you garth brooks) throughout costa rica. As … 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
Spending in Costa Rica – Trip Currencies
Rest assured american travellers… the dollar (american) is widely accepted throughout costa rica! Unfortunately, the canadian dollar, euros (in rare cases), and other foreign currencies are not accepted. Although the local currency is the … 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
Animal Cruelty Bites! Travel (to Costa Rica) for Animal Rights!
Travelling to Costa Rica? Why not support animal rights while visiting? Ollie This is ollie. Together with my husband, ollie is my pride and joy. As long as I can … 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
A picture is worth 1000 words
Welcome & thanks for visiting/reading! I am nikki – the owner of Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated (a canadian corporation for travel and tourism throughout beautiful costa rica, central america). I … Continue reading
A bit about me…
Meet my hubby: ricky. Yes, we are ricky and nikki – we couldn’t have planned it better (or worse!) if we tried. You will see and hear more about ricky on here, as he has … Continue reading
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