Want to find the sweet spot between a peaceful resort-style stay and an action-packed vacation? Pura Vida House at Hacienda Pinilla Beach Resort is the answer! Found within the resort community of Hacienda Pinilla, Pura Vida House is perfectly positioned for your Costa Rica vacation. With access to all of the resort features, including [...]
With over 300 beaches along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica alone, you are spoiled for choice when you travel to this hot destination. Some of the best beaches in Costa Rica are found right here in the Tamarindo area. Luckily for guests of Pura Vida House, you don’t even have to leave the property [...]
If you are itching to dive right into the mighty Pacific Ocean during your Costa Rica family vacation then the Tamarindo beaches area is the place to be! From surfing to snorkeling to scuba diving to catamaran sailing to deep-sea fishing, the North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica has all the ocean fun you’ve been [...]
If you are planning to visit Tamarindo Costa Rica beaches…get ready, because there is a lot to see and do! Not only is Tamarindo a bustling little beach town, but there are plenty of things to do in Guanacaste – the Costa Rican province in which Tamarindo resides, so there are several day trips you [...]
If you’re looking for a beautiful beach to hit up during your Costa Rica vacation, you’ll soon discover you are spoiled for choice. In fact, there are roughly 300 beaches on the Pacific side of the country alone! This is where you will find some of the best beaches in Guanacaste, which is a northern [...]
With year-round tropical climate and miles of protected land, Costa Rica was made for outdoor adventures like hiking. Luckily, some of the best hikes in Costa Rica can be found around Tamarindo Beach and Pura Vida House. Many of these hikes can be found on a popular hiking app called All Trails, while others take [...]
Whether you are coming to Costa Rica having never surfed a day in your life or as a grizzled shredder, there are several options for surfing at all levels near our all-inclusive vacation rentals at Pura Vida House. In fact, both the best places to learn to surf and some of the most infamous surfing [...]
Merging a fun sport with a beautiful location can lead to the most fulfilling vacation you’ve ever experienced. An active vacation is becoming more and more popular amongst couples, groups of friends, families with older children, and seniors alike. Everyone will bond over their favorite sport and sharing a new culture and overall experience. Pickleball [...]
No matter what your reasons are for coming to Costa Rica, whether for fun and fitness, adventure, nature, or relaxation, one of the most special things to do in Guanacaste Costa Rica is to sit back and enjoy the sunset. Tourists and locals alike treat this golden hour as a daily tradition, asking friends “where [...]
If you are traveling with your surfboard, then Costa Rica is likely on your itinerary to catch the best waves in Central America. This guide explores the best surfing spots to visit on your next trip to Costa Rica. As we are into the spring and coming summer months, many are planning their travels to [...]
