pura Vida or pure life is the easiest way to sum up all that a Costa Rica vacation has to offer. Abound with stunning natural beauty, thrill seeking adventures, picture perfect hotel room views, friendly locals and a laidback lifestyle; this tiny Central American country embodies the perfect appreciation of life's simple delights. It is no doubt that Costa Rica was named "the happiest place" on earth for its most content people, best ecological footprint and the average life expectancy according to the Happy Planet Index (HPI). So, whether you're a beach bum, surf nut, nature enthusiast or just someone looking to chill out and escape the world, come to Costa Rica and experience a vacation like no other!
Covering just 0.1% of the planet's land mass, yet home to around 5% of the world's biodiversity, Costa Rica is the ultimate nature paradise. With most of its precious treasures found within the twenty-six national parks and protected zones spread across the country, Costa Rica has a staggering wealth of flora and fauna.
