Eco-Luxurious costa rica

the pura vida life

Costa Rica's diverse natural landscape, abundant outdoor activities, and a focus on environmental sustainability and preservation make it no surprise that the country has been rated as one of the happiest places on Earth. For active travelers, hiking, rafting, suspension bridges, horseback riding, ziplining, snorkeling, white water rafting, and surfing are all on the menu. For those who desire to unplug, world-class spas, incredible thermal hot springs, boutique treehouse lodges, and beautiful palm-lined beaches await. Experience the Pura Vida lifestyle in several Costa Rica regions at your perfect pace.

The country has a large number of national parks and nature preserves that boast a rich array of birds, mammals, reptiles and rainforest plants. The variety of birds, in particular, is astounding: Some 850 species are packed into a relatively small area.

Delicious Costa Rican cuisine is available in many venues throughout the country, from fine-dining establishments to small restaurants that carry a mixed menu to small local, family-run places called sodas (our favorite!) and often come accompanied by fresh juice. There are all kinds of wonderful tropical fruits in Costa Rica, including mangoes, papayas, pineapples that rival Hawaiian fruit, sweet ripe melons and zapotes (a fruit with an orange-like pulp that resembles an avocado). These fruits find their way into delicious and refreshing batidos (shakes) made with milk or water, which you don’t want to miss out on.

Speaking of drinks, let’s talk coffee! A nice way to savor Costa Rica's coffee is to take a tour of the Cafe Britt Coffee plantation in Heredia, where you can sample blends from local beans. It has a large gift shop and restaurant, as well.