Living the Pura Vida Way of Life What is the pura vida way of life? Simply put, it is the power of positivity, the secret to happiness, and a generally optimistic way to treat people and live your life. What is the "pura vida way of life"? Pura Vida, in Spanish, literally translates to pure [...]
These Are The Best Adventures in Costa Rica We are always happy to recommend the best adventures in Costa Rica to people visiting and staying with us at Pura Vida House, or to anyone who is visiting Guanacaste! Here are some of the sights and activities we typically see the majority of people enjoying the [...]
Or is Costa Rica the Country For You? Costa Rica is a rugged, raw, beautiful country. People travel here to witness nature in its purest state--beaches, volcanoes, hot springs and wildlife; partake in adrenaline pumping activities--surfing, zip-lining, hiking, mountain biking; and revel in the feeling they are in a culture completely different to their own (Pura [...]
The Story of How Pura Vida House Came to Be Many past guests of our past Pura Vida House asked us how in the world we came to own and operate a vacation villa in Costa Rica. Here, we give you the answer, the story of Pura Vida House. The question often comes up in everyday [...]
What's Your Ideal House Rental in Costa Rica? Pura Vida House will customize your vacation experience to fit your rental needs; whether you would like an independent experience, or personalized help planning your vacation in Costa Rica A house rental in Costa Rica can be a turn-off if you don't think it offers you what [...]
Check out these amazing photos taken within Hacienda Pinilla. Hacienda Pinilla, where Pura Vida House is located, is Costa Rica's premier beach resort. Hacienda Pinilla, located near Tamarindo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, boasts 4,500 acres of pure natural beauty and luxury. Beaches, wildlife, spas, outdoor activities, great food, biking trails and more make Pinilla one [...]
Pura Vida House Wins Another TripAdvisor Award! TripAdvisor has selected The Pura Vida House for the 2015 Travelers Choice Award, and the 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence! View our ratings and recent reviews on TripAdvisor:
Why do we love Guanacaste, Costa Rica? Guanacaste is a tough, rugged, hot, potholed, music-filled, bull-riding, surfing, make the most with what you have optimistic province that teaches you how to squeeze every ounce of enjoyment out of life, and we love every bit of it. Pura Vida House is located along the rugged northwest [...]
Hilarious Monkey Monkeying Around in Costa Rica Monkeys are definitely fascinating animals, and we never get tired of seeing them while we're out and about (and in front of Pura Vida House) down here in Costa Rica. Watch this short video below of some of our own monkey highlight reel we've captured this past season. Come [...]
Costa Rican Tamandua Anteater in Costa Rica Check out this great video we caught of a northern tamandua anteater wandering Hacienda Pinilla on Costa Rica's Gold Coast! Great catch considering how elusive these guys are! Come visit us at Pura Vida House, Costa Rica to have the vacation of your life in one of the [...]
