Pura Vida

If you started researching for your upcoming trip to Costa Rica, you probably already stumbled across the words Pura Vida. They are everywhere in Costa Rica.

Pura Vida is used by the Ticos (local people in Costa Rica) to say hello, goodbye, thank you, or when something is great. It means to live a pure life or a simple life, but here in Costa Rica, it is more than just a saying, it's a way of life.

It's not a surprise that Costa Rica has been named one of the happiest countries in the world. The Ticos don't stress about things as other people do. They are relaxed and have a simple way of looking at life. Pura Vida means for them to be thankful for what they have and not worry about negative things.

The Pura Vida way of living has inspired us since we first set foot in Costa Rica and we believe it was a relevant part for us when choosing this country as our new home.