Costa Rica Vacation Package Scams And Red Flags
Want to protect yourself from Costa Rica vacation package scams and red flags? We outline what to be aware of and watch out for.
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Want to protect yourself from Costa Rica vacation package scams and red flags? We outline what to be aware of and watch out for.
Last updated on May 29th, 2017 at 04:39 pm GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)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 Minds, Writingrenee’s Blog, Lulu and …
Last updated on June 25th, 2019 at 08:13 pm GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)28,728 WORDS OF AWESOMENESS AND COUNTING… “Pura Vida! eh? was amazing to work with, from the quick response to my initial emails to booking activities through them. Their informative blog was so useful …
Last updated on September 29th, 2017 at 05:37 pm GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)Looking for something specific? The following is a list of all of our blog posts (written by Nikki and Ricky) listed alphabetically. Looking for something not already written about below? Ask us here.
Last updated on June 25th, 2019 at 08:12 pm GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)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 online discount database …
Everything you need to know about touring the Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park with or without a guide, plus free discounts!
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 Reach Out Costa Rica Travel Philanthropy Project we (the Pura Vida! eh? Incorporated team) donate to Save the …
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 next 1001 days, and, after less than 1 month into her challenge, she has already …
Last updated on June 25th, 2019 at 08:12 pm GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)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 every day, to …
We’ve visited both sectors of the Arenal Volcano National Park in Costa Rica several times. Here’s everything you need to know, plus free Arenal Volcano tour discounts!
Going to Monteverde? You may be visiting Santa Elena Costa Rica instead. We separate the two and help you decide which is the best to stay in and why.
Last updated on June 25th, 2019 at 08:13 pm GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)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 us out, those …
Planning a trip to Costa Rica? Our #1 piece of advice is based on the top Costa Rica trip planning mistake travelers make. It’s the opposite of what you’d expect!
Need to travel between Arenal / La Fortuna and Monteverde? We outline the best ways to get from La Fortuna to Monteverde and vice versa!
There are zipline tours and canopy tours in Costa Rica, but are they the same? Here’s what to know about each and what to know for your trip.
Last updated on June 25th, 2019 at 08:12 pm GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)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, to Arenal Lake, …
Want to experience Costa Rica’s Pacuare River rafting tour? We’ve done it 2,000+ times. Don’t miss our info and free rafting discounts!
Last updated on June 25th, 2019 at 08:12 pm GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)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 of businesses scrambling …
We outline what to know about hiking Cerro Chato, the lagoon, and our sweet engagement story. Plus, free discounts for Cerro Chato tours!
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