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WELCOME TO PURA VIDA TOURS

Pura Vida Tours is real Costa Rican company, with wide experience, and local knowledge of Costa Rica.
We aim to provide excellent service, quality and comfort in a personalized environment, committed to achieve our main goal: full customer satisfaction.
We are proud to count on a capacitated and fun working team, with experience on operating local and country wide tours. We also count on certified bilingual guides, modern and comfortable transportation, and a conveniently located office at down town Fortuna, complying with all the requirements of the Costa Rica Institute of Tourism.

PURA VIDA TOURS has been designing vacation packages in Tortuguero, Manuel Antonio, Corcovado, Arenal Volcano, Poás Volcano, Monteverde Cloud forest, Tamarindo Beach and many other attractions of Costa Rica since 1993..

We know that your time is valuable and it is for that reason that we wish you to travel, meet our culture, people, customs and enjoy very relaxing places like Tabacon Hot Springs, The Springs Resort, Baldi Hot Springs, snorkeling in Coco Beach or simply spend the day swinging on a hammock under the shade of a palm tree, or enjoying a beautiful sunrise or sunset at Ocotal, Conchal or Flamingo beach, also fishing tours on the Arenal Lake, viewing whales and dolphins in the ocean and seeing turtles laying egg in Tortuguero or Playa Grande.
PURA VIDA TOURS is proud of providing the best vacations in Costa Rica and tropical expeditions, without artificial ingredients.  We operate many of our tours; some others have been carefully selected and evaluated to assure your full satisfaction. We will make for you all the reservations of hotels, daily trips, private transportation; rent a car, information about what to do and where to go. We also offer free printed maps, besides other details and services to make of your vacations in Costa Rica unforgettable. We have endless activities that you will be able to carry out everywhere in Costa Rica including naturalistic tourism until adventure tourism.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica lies majestically between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, in the Central American isthmus. Its irregular coasts are full of incredibly beautiful beaches, peninsulas, bays, and gulfs that make this 51.100 square kilometre country a privileged site. This is the place where varied ecosystems live together to create impressive landscapes and unique scenic points. The location of Costa Rica is definitely strategic, right in the heart of the occidental hemisphere... just the perfect paradise to enjoy exceptional vacations in the tropics.

Costa Rica is one of the most precious tourist destinations in the planet. This exuberant country has an extraordinary biodiversity, and combines all the necessary ingredients to satisfy the expectations and desires of thousands of travellers every year. This is, without a doubt, the birthplace of ecotourism and therefore, there are many activities that can be enjoyed in the rainforests, volcanoes, rivers and waterfalls. Here you can observe abundance of natural resources, which are all protected by a consolidated National System of Protected Areas, including biological reserves, national parks, forest reserves, and wildlife refuges.

Costa Rica is famous among the most prominent birdwatchers in the world, the reason is simple: around 870 species of birds are found on its different habitats. Many biologists and visitors also find fascinating the turtle nesting of different species that takes place in the Costa Rican coasts during several months every year.

Because of the country's varied topography, flora and weather, Costa Rica is a paradise for golfing. Meticulously crafted on acres of gently rolling terrain, our golf courses offer a spectacular collection of golf holes unique in character and strategy. Eight world class golf courses offer the optimum golfing experience for every skill level while enjoying the breathtaking mountain views of the central valley and the inspiring Pacific Coast.

Through Pura Vida Tours, besides outstanding Costa Rica travel packages, the visitor can do many different excursions in every region including: San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal, Guanacaste, Rincon de la Vieja, Monteverde, Turrialba, San Gerardo de Dota, Puerto Viejo, Cahuita, Sarapiqui, Corcovado, and Manuel Antonio. The most common activities available at these areas are: hiking, boat tours, rafting, windsurfing, diving, kayaking, sport fishing, surfing, snorkelling, and the famous canopy tour, that let visitors explore the highest part of the cloud and rainforests (called canopy), home of most animal and plant species of the jungle.

Lodging in Costa Rica is a pleasant experience for everyone. Pura Vida Tours offers you a wide selection of options in the different categories all over the country: from jungle lodges for those who want to enjoy nature, small charming properties for a romantic honeymoon, to the most luxurious five-star hotels and all inclusive beach resorts.

The professionalism of our tour guides, and their vast knowledge on nature, history and culture of Costa Rica is definitely one of the top issues regarding the high standard of service we provide. As ground operators, we take you to discover this peaceful and contrasting land, destination of natural adventures and relaxation.

Being a small territory has not limited Costa Rica as a tourist destination, there are many ways to discover our homeland. In terms of transportation the options are varied: besides our own modern fleet of minivans and buses, taking a domestic flight or a charter is a good alternative if you want to shorten travel time, but if you want some freedom and likes adventure, a rental car would be just right.

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