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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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