Costa Rica is pura vida
Costa Rica is Pura Vida is a Costa Rica travel website, opening soon, made in Costa Rica by people who live there. Costa Rica is Pura Vida will publish pages on destinations, things to do, nature, travel planning, events and news that matters to visitors. The English edition is for people planning a trip to Costa Rica.
- Beaches
- Volcanoes
- Cloud forest
- Wildlife
- Surf
- Coffee
- Hot springs
- National parks
- Road trips
- Food
- Festivals
- Events
What Costa Rica is Pura Vida will cover
Costa Rica is Pura Vida will have six sections for people planning travel to Costa Rica.
Destinations
Destinations will cover places to visit in Costa Rica, from Tamarindo and Nosara in Guanacaste to Monteverde and La Fortuna.
Experiences
Experiences will cover things to do in Costa Rica, such as surfing in Santa Teresa and the hot springs at La Fortuna.
Nature
Nature will cover the Monteverde cloud forest, Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio National Park and the sea-turtle nesting beaches of Tortuguero.
Travel
Travel will explain the best time to visit Costa Rica, from the dry season to the green season on the Pacific side.
Events
Events will list festivals, concerts and holidays in Costa Rica that visitors can plan a trip around.
News
News will report Costa Rica news that matters to visitors, such as changes to travel rules, weather and roads.
Places to visit in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is Pura Vida will publish pages on these places in Costa Rica, on the Pacific coast, the Caribbean coast and in between.
- San José
- The capital of Costa Rica, in the Central Valley.
- Tamarindo
- A beach town in Guanacaste, the north-western province on the Pacific coast.
- La Fortuna
- A town at the foot of Arenal Volcano, known for its hot springs.
- Guanacaste
- The north-western province of Costa Rica, with beaches on the Pacific coast.
- Nosara
- A surf town on the Nicoya Peninsula, in Guanacaste on the Pacific coast.
- Santa Teresa
- A surf town on the Nicoya Peninsula, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica.
- Jacó
- A beach town on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica.
- Monteverde
- A cloud forest in the mountains of Costa Rica.
- Manuel Antonio
- A national park with beaches on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica.
- Puerto Viejo
- A town on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, in the province of Limón.
- Tortuguero
- An area of canals and sea-turtle nesting beaches on the Caribbean coast.
- Uvita
- A town on the southern Pacific coast, home to Marino Ballena National Park.
What does pura vida mean?
Pura vida is a Costa Rican phrase that literally means "pure life". Costa Ricans use pura vida as a greeting, a goodbye, a thank-you and a way to say all is well. Pura vida also names an unhurried, grateful way of living in Costa Rica.
For everyone coming to Costa Rica
Whether you are planning a first trip, are already here or decided to stay.
- VisitorsPlan a trip with what locals recommend.
- Travellers already hereSee what is on and what is near you.
- People who moved hereUnderstand the place and its customs.
- Tourism businessesBe found by the visitors who are looking for you.
Questions and answers
What is Costa Rica is Pura Vida?
Costa Rica is Pura Vida is a Costa Rica travel website made in Costa Rica by people who live there. Costa Rica is Pura Vida will publish pages on destinations, things to do, nature, travel planning, events and news that matters to visitors. The site is not open yet.
Who is Costa Rica is Pura Vida for?
Costa Rica is Pura Vida is for people planning travel to Costa Rica. The English site will help visitors choose places to visit in Costa Rica and the time of year to go. A separate Spanish edition at /es/ will serve readers in Costa Rica.
When does Costa Rica is Pura Vida open?
Costa Rica is Pura Vida has not announced an opening date. Leave your email address on this page to be told when Costa Rica is Pura Vida opens.
Where is Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is a country in Central America, between Nicaragua and Panama. Costa Rica has a Pacific coast and a Caribbean coast. The capital of Costa Rica is San José, in the Central Valley, and the country has seven provinces. The language of Costa Rica is Spanish.
What is the best time to visit Costa Rica?
On the Pacific side of Costa Rica and in the Central Valley, the dry season runs roughly from December to April. The rainy season, also called the green season, runs roughly from May to November. The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica follows its own pattern. Costa Rica is Pura Vida will explain how each season affects a trip.