Tag: pure life
“Pura Vida”: A Phrase That Makes the Idiosyncrasy of a Great Country
In our Costa Rica there is a phrase, a proper connotation that manages to encompass what we are (exuberant landscapes, beautiful women and a...
A Dream Beach in Costa Rica
Finding yourself in Costa Rica and knowing that there is a dream beach, of so many that the land of “Pure Life” has. Having...
Two Americans Stranded in Costa Rica by the Pandemic Tie the Knot
Americans Matt Robertson, 31, and Khani Lee, 29, will never forget their trip to Costa Rica, a country where they have been (happily) stranded since last March. This couple met in February on a dating app called Hinge
The Marimba: Costa Rica’s National Instrument
The marimba was declared a national instrument of Costa Rica, on September 3rd, 1996, during the government of José María Figueres Olsen, as a...
Costa Rica: Cradle of Happiness
We are Pure Life!
"Pure Life"; a phrase that is commonly heard in our country and is often used as a greeting instead of a...
We, “Ticos”, Are Pure Life!
We have adopted a therapy called “Shiatsu” (from the Japanese “shi” -finger- and “atsu” -pressure on body’s zones-), which consists of pressing with fingers...
Interesting Facts about Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a well-known travel destination. The country features wonderful landscapes starting with beaches and finishing with mountains. Incredible rain and cloud forests...
You Will Never Forget the Fascinating Sunsets and Giant Stones of Guacalillo
We go through life discovering so many places, to be happier and grateful; nature embraces us through its unrivaled greenery, its exotic flowers, rivers,...
Sol Araya: Photographer of Pure Life
A rainbow after the rain, a sloth showing its face among the branches, a morpho butterfly crossing the road, a sunset dyeing the landscape...
Thumping On The Beach, Pura Vida Style
Located in Guanacaste, in the Nicoya Peninsula, on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast, Tamarindo used to be a quaint fishermen's village. Tamarindo has warm, pristine...
I First Overheard The Phrase Pura Vida About An Hour After Arriving to Costa...
During the month-long trip, I planned on spending half the week teaching English in the capital through the local organization Maximo Nivel, and the...
Celebrate Father’s Day Costa Rican Style
This Sunday, June 17th, Father's Day will be celebrated in Costa Rica. This is the day where families meet to share with those men...
10 Words to Start Talking Like a Real “Tico”
If after having read about the Ticos' idioms, you were left wanting to know more about the jargon that Costa Ricans use to refer...
5 Places You Cannot Miss When Coming to Costa Rica
Costa Rica has become one of the favorite destinations for Latin American tourists, and the slogan "Pure Life" fully defines the experience of visiting...
The Costa Rica News: A Decade Changing the Way You Look at News
Costa Rica is a small country in Central America, recognized in the world for its beautiful landscapes, biological diversity, and relaxed lifestyle, as reflected...
We Are Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary
Today is the day when it all started; the day when this website launched back in 2008. We are celebrating our 10th anniversary. This...
Why You Should Go On A Retreat For Your Soul in Costa Rica
Why do we sometimes feel the need to escape from our regular lives?
When we think about the pace of life in the cities, we sometimes...
