Tabacón put La Fortuna on the map, and today ... The Nicoya Peninsula on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast is one of these sacred spots where the philosophy is 100 percent pura vida (pure life).

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 ...

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.” ...

CHACARITA, Costa Rica — Karol Vega remembers a time when ... “Here the policing is too relaxed.” “Too pura vida,” interjected a friend, using a popular phrase that translates roughly ...

Expats, a bit of Spanish goes far. Things slow down this weekend, so embrace the Pura Vida pace. Tipping’s not expected, but 10% for great service is a nice touch. Semana Santa shows Costa Rica at its ...

AND EVERY TIME I COME HERE I SEEM TO MEET PEOPLE IN AND OUT OF THE PARKS THAT SAY PURA VIDA. AND COSTA RICA IS... AND ONE OF THE STRENGTHS OF COSTA RICA AND ONE OF THE ATTRACTIVE PARTS OF COSTA ...