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Pura Vida Spa & Yoga Retreat

3.5 of 5
600 mts oeste de Bar Apolo 15 | Pavas, Carrizal, Alajuela 1112-4050, Costa Rica
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Ranked #9 of 29 hotels in Alajuela
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
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kiawahcowboy
planetearth
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

My wife was attending a conference held at this Retreat Center and I tagged along for the fun. A week here went by so fast. The staff is so friendly and attentive to your needs; just ask. Beautiful grounds. The property is adjacent to a coffee plantation; take the free coffee tour. You'll learn a lot. Starbucks gets a lot... More

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M K
Chicago, Illinois
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5 reviews
16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I thoroughly enjoyed a 5 day mind body spirit retreat at Pura Vida. The grounds are beautifully kept and it is a completely hassle free trip. They pick you up at the airport, have buffet style meals, great spa services and include yoga and excursions. It is completely a worry free trip. Their yoga instructors were fantastic and practicing twice... More

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sdrouillard
New Jersey
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Pura Vida is a great spa hotel for people who like to stay healthy in mind and body. GREAT healthy food, staff, yoga, spa services and comfortable, nice rooms with great views. The hotel is up in the mountains and looks down on the city lights at night. In the morning, you can see a volcano erupting in the distance,... More

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Mmmidwesterner
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4 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I visited this yoga spa in November of 2011. They had been closed for a week to refresh the place and had just re-opened. I was there during the last weeks of the rainy season so I received a special rate. It was the perfect time to go. The weather was warm - compared to home- but not meltingly hot,... More

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willieb12
Miramar, Florida
1 review
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011
4
people found this review helpful

Just got back after a wonderful 7 days at Pura Vida - my first time there. I have never been more relaxed in my life. I took advantgage of the yoga classes, the included spa treatments and even added more. The trips to the waterfall and the hot springs were most enjoyable. I am a vegan and I had great... More

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Mauricio Gutierrez, Manager at Pura Vida Spa & Yoga Retreat, responded to this review
9 August 2011

Hi Rema, We definitely want to see you again! It was wonderful having you here and we are glad to know that you had a pleasant stay. Thanks for sharing. Many blessings! More

crashin_puma
Leonardtown, MD
Contributor
11 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2011
4
people found this review helpful

The accommodations and acreage was gorgeous. The amount of foliage, flowers and the way the landscapers utilized the space was remarkable. I thought to myself when I first arrived how lush and green it was. I thought this is what I would imagine an oasis to be. Pura Vida's staff is professional, polite and hospitable! I felt like the resort... More

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Mauricio Gutierrez, Guest Relation at Pura Vida Spa & Yoga Retreat, responded to this review
30 July 2011

Hi Crashin_Puma, Thank you for sharing your experience, it is so important to know that you found in Pura Vida a place and time to heal,relax and to enjoy life! We hope to see you soon back! Blessings from all our team. More

Jackie57
Plattevillle, Wi
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This was exactly wat we needed. We stayed ther te 1st and last night of our trip. Free taxi sevice from the airport, accomodations were excellent-very clean and well thought out with little personal extras, breakfast was included and was delicious. Owners were very helpful in giving us suggestions. I would definitley stay here again. More

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yogaretreat
Stamford, Connecticut
1 review
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2011
3
people found this review helpful

I was part of a Bikram yoga retreat in Janaury. I was greeted by the front office team who were all amazing and accomodated everything we needed. The setting was absolutely stunning. The food was simply amazing. And the treatments were very special and only to be found at Pura Vida! Kim from CT More

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jenhlevy
New York City, New York
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Staying at Pura Vida is relaxation. After one week my friend and I both feel healthy and rejuvenated. If you are spending a week there I recommend taking an excursion off the property. I also suggest making appointments for bodywork as soon as you arrive. Many of the therapists fill up during the week. There is a variety of treatments... More

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savourymuse
Montreal, Canada
1 review
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2011
6
people found this review helpful

PuraVida is 5,000 feet above San Jose, Costa Rica. You hear the din of the city below and can smell the distant sulfur from the active volcano. It has some nice amenities like a pool, hot tub and yoga studios. In Feb, the season is dry and windy. The food is organic, often delicious and plentiful. The basic rooms, no... More

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Address: 600 mts oeste de Bar Apolo 15 | Pavas, Carrizal, Alajuela 1112-4050, Costa Rica

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