In the midst of Central America lies a gem: Costa Rica. A land that is every bit as rich as its name suggests from its lush rainforests to its golden beaches. Known for its ‘Pura Vida’ way of life, ...

Costa Rica's national saying "pura vida", which is associated with a sense of wellbeing, positivity and gratitude, is far more than just a simple catchphrase. If you visit Costa Rica, you will ...

When I first arrive in Costa Rica, I’m met with an exercise of seriously delayed gratification. It’s after dark when my plane lands, and even though I know I’m almost certainly surrounded by ...

As someone who lands somewhere between atheist and agnostic on the spectrum of religious beliefs, I wasn’t expecting to contemplate prayer during my trip to Costa Rica in September last year. Yet, ...

In Costa Rica, pura vida is a way of life. There's a guessable translation – "pure life" or "simple life" – but it's only by visiting the country, with your feet on the ground and your senses wide ...

Pura vida is not just a mantra, it's a philosophy of many colours, infusing every moment of life on Costa Rica. Here, ...

Four Seasons Costa Rica Ceviche(Don Riddle) Healing mineral hot springs at Tabacon ( Cheryl Collett ) Rain gently mists over my face like Evian spray. I blink out the drops, unwilling to use my hands, ...

Joseph travels to Costa Rica to find the true meaning the people’s “Pura Vida” lifestyle. Joseph travels to lush Costa Rica to admire its beauty and find the true meaning of “Pura Vida.” Along the way ...

Pura Vida Bodysurfing is an award-winning short film that strips surfing back to its essence—riding waves without a surfboard. Filmed across Costa Rica’s legendary coastlines, from the thundering ...