Costa Rica Travel Anxiety: How I Help My Mental Health While Traveling Around Costa Rica

Costa Rica Travel Anxiety: How I Help My Mental Health While Traveling Around Costa Rica

We outline ways to combat Costa Rica travel anxiety related to wildlife, robbery/assault, illness, accidents, orientation, social interaction, and flying.

Villas La Paz Costa Rica Vacation Rental

Villas La Paz Costa Rica Vacation Rental

Looking for a Costa Rica vacation rental recommendation? We recommend Villas La Paz Costa Rica nearby Playa Conchal. Here’s why!

Support Humble Businesses? Visit Monteverde Villa Lodge In Monteverde!

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 our clients. The problem with visiting Monteverde however, is that we never want to stay 

All-Inclusive Resorts in Costa Rica; Part 1: Why Costa Rica Is Not An All-Inclusive Resort Destination

All-Inclusive Resorts in Costa Rica; Part 1: Why Costa Rica Is Not An All-Inclusive Resort Destination

Looking for all-inclusive resorts in Costa Rica? We list some, but we also explain why the country is not an all-inclusive resort destination. Learn more!

All-Inclusive Resorts in Costa Rica; Part 2: How To Have An All-Inclusive Vacation Without The All-Inclusive Resort

All-Inclusive Resorts in Costa Rica; Part 2: How To Have An All-Inclusive Vacation Without The All-Inclusive Resort

Want to skip the Costa Rica all-inclusive resort? Great! Here’s how to do so without sacrificing your “inclusive” vacation. Learn more!

Arenal Hot Springs Guide: 12 Hot Springs In La Fortuna Costa Rica

Arenal Hot Springs Guide: 12 Hot Springs In La Fortuna Costa Rica

We visited all 12 Arenal Hot Springs! Read our property descriptions, see our photos, and use our free hot springs discounts!

This Is The Best Costa Rica Blog. Here Are 25 Reasons Why.

This Is The Best Costa Rica Blog. Here Are 25 Reasons Why.

Humbly but confidently we can say that the best Costa Rica blog is our Costa Rica Travel Blog. Here are 25 reasons to support our bold claim.

Learn About Moon Costa Rica, Our Costa Rica Guidebook Published By Moon Travel Guides!

Learn About Moon Costa Rica, Our Costa Rica Guidebook Published By Moon Travel Guides!

Our Costa Rica guidebook, Moon Costa Rica, is full of tips, recommendations, photos, maps, and itineraries. Learn more!

75 Photos That Will Make You Want To Go To Costa Rica ASAP

75 Photos That Will Make You Want To Go To Costa Rica ASAP

Are you dreaming of Costa Rica? Let this personal collection of our favorite Costa Rica photos spark your wanderlust today!

Costa Rica Wildlife Photography

Costa Rica Wildlife Photography

View our collection of Costa Rica wildlife photography, which features photos of birds, animals, and more taken during our Costa Rica travels!

This Is Why I Love Costa Rica

This Is Why I Love Costa Rica

Ricky and I have spent more than a decade exploring Costa Rica together. Want to know why I love Costa Rica so much? Here’s your answer!

4 Lessons Worth Sharing On Our 10-Year Business Anniversary (2018)

4 Lessons Worth Sharing On Our 10-Year Business Anniversary (2018)

We reflect on the top four lessons we’ve learned about owning and operating a business over the past decade we’ve explored Costa Rica.

How The Blind See Costa Rica (A Tribute To My Dad)

How The Blind See Costa Rica (A Tribute To My Dad)

Our visually-impaired dad saw Costa Rica in the most beautiful way. Learn more by reading our personal tribute to the blind in Costa Rica.

Feliz Día de la Madre (Happy Mother’s Day) To Costa Rican Mamás And Moms Who Are Tica At Heart

Feliz Día de la Madre (Happy Mother’s Day) To Costa Rican Mamás And Moms Who Are Tica At Heart

A quick post to acknowledge and thank our sweet and loving moms on Costa Rica’s Día de la Madre (Mother’s Day Costa Rica)

Independence Day In Costa Rica

Independence Day In Costa Rica

Want to spend Independence Day in Costa Rica? We outline events to catch, celebration logistics, and ways you can celebrate from home!

Costa Rica Futbol World Cup Qualifying Game Shines A Light On One Of The Country’s Darkest And Most Destructive Weeks

Costa Rica Futbol World Cup Qualifying Game Shines A Light On One Of The Country’s Darkest And Most Destructive Weeks

Our reflections on the week that tropical storm Nate hit Costa Rica and the week that the Costa Rica futbol team qualified for the World Cup.

The Buzz: Client Testimonials And Reviews

The Buzz: Client Testimonials And Reviews

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 in our trip planning.  I would definitely recommend all travelers to Costa 

Costa Rica Sloths: Meet Rapida, Our Friendly Surprise Houseguest

Costa Rica Sloths: Meet Rapida, Our Friendly Surprise Houseguest

Love Costa Rica sloths? Meet “Rapida”, the Costa Rican sloth that paid us a surprise visit at home one day. Pura vida!

Tourism Competition In Costa Rica: The Haters Gonna Hate, Hate, Hate… But We’re Gonna Shake It Off

Tourism Competition In Costa Rica: The Haters Gonna Hate, Hate, Hate… But We’re Gonna Shake It Off

Competition is a diversely understood word. For some, it can spark friendship, such as for a group of University friends who partake in a game of flag football or frisbee golf after class. It can also act as a source of motivation, both pushing people 

Most Costa Rica Tourism Companies Are Awesome. Here’s Why We Think So. We’re Sure You’ll Agree.

Most Costa Rica Tourism Companies Are Awesome. Here’s Why We Think So. We’re Sure You’ll Agree.

We work with the best Costa Rica tourism companies. Here’s 75+ of them, and an explanation of why they’re awesome!

The Pacuare River Family

The Pacuare River Family

Want to learn about the Pacuare River in Costa Rica? We are part of the Pacuare River family and we describe why the river is a community–not only a tourist spot. Learn more!

DIY Costa Rica Morpho Butterfly Costume

DIY Costa Rica Morpho Butterfly Costume

Need to make your own diy butterfly wings? Costa Rica inspired us to pull off this morpho butterfly costume with little money and materials. Learn more!

DIY Costa Rica Three-Toed Sloth Costume

DIY Costa Rica Three-Toed Sloth Costume

Need to make your own diy sloth costume? Costa Rica inspired us to pull off this three-toed sloth project with little time, money, and materials. Learn more!

Es por eso que amo a Costa Rica

Es por eso que amo a Costa Rica

Ricky y yo hemos pasado más de una década explorando Costa Rica juntos. ¿Quieres saber por qué amo tanto a Costa Rica? ¡Aquí está tu respuesta!