New Villa Photos Are Finally Here Check out your space when you come stay at Pura Vida House, imagine a week in paradise here. New villa photos, tour the villa ...  

Adventure with us at Pura Vida House When you stay at Pura Vida House, we ensure you have access to and knowledge of the best Costa Rica adventures so you get the most out of your vacation. Many past guests say their week with us is the most memorable vacation of their life. Don't just [...]

Costa Rica is full of great beaches (as well as of course rainforests and volcanoes!). We at Pura Vida House are partial to the beaches of Hacienda Pinilla -- some of the finest white-sand beaches, with activities like surfing, shelling, snorkeling, walking and relaxing. 3 Incredible Beaches in Hacienda Pinilla At Pura Vida House, we [...]

House For Rent Near Tamarindo, Costa Rica When looking for a house for rent near Tamarindo, Costa Rica, Pura Vida House is your best choice. We include the luxury and amenities of Hacienda Pinilla, with proximity to the beach town of Tamarindo, as well as the most personalized vacation experience (for those who want it!). If [...]

Guide to the Best Beaches Near Tamarindo, Costa Rica When people travel to Costa Rica, they can be overwhelmed with all of the great places to visit, and wondering what is realistic to see and do near where they are staying. Costa Rica is a small country, but travel times can be much longer than [...]

Life is Short, Always Choose Happiness Every single person in the world has hardships. Every single person in the world has something to be thankful for. And we will always have both at the same time. It can be so hard to keep a positive outlook, but we all owe ourselves the effort it takes to focus [...]

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 [...]