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Learn More About Pura Vida Retreat & Spa

Take an Exotic Journey. Leave Transformed.

We invite you to breathe in ‘pure life’ during your stay with us and enjoy your journey of inner exploration and outward adventure.

Pura Vida Retreat & Spa spans more than 8 acres at 4,265 feet above sea level surrounded by coffee plantations overlooking Costa Rica’s Central Valley.

Allow us to impart the joy and vitality of our Costa Rican culture and people during your stay.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Dining Hall

Delicious dishes are lovingly prepared from fresh local produce and regional purveyors. Served buffet-style in our inviting dining hall, all meals feature both North American and Costa Rican vegetarian, fish and chicken dishes to tempt your taste buds and nourish your body and soul. We also can accommodate specialty diets with advance notice.

Meal times are:

Breakfast – 7:30am-9:00am

Lunch – 12:30pm-2:30pm

Dinner – 6:30pm-8:00pm

Complimentary coffee, tea, alkaline water and filtered water are available throughout the day. The wine and juice bar in the dining hall stocks sulfite-free, organic wines, Costa Rican and Central American beers, and bottled water for an additional fee. It is also the place for fresh smoothies, and custom-blended chai and turmeric elixirs.

Healthy plant-based cuisine at wellness retreat in Costa Rica

Spacious tropical dining room with polished wooden tables at a wellness retreat in Costa Rica — mindful communal eating space with natural light

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Cozy open-air dining area with wooden tables and chairs at a wellness retreat in Costa Rica — tropical retreat dining with natural ambiance

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Boutique

Our boutique is adjacent to the dining hall. Discover a lovely selection of Costa Rican arts and crafts as well as snacks, essential travel items like toiletries, sun block, sunglasses and yoga gear. Open Sunday – Friday 12 – 8pm (closed Saturday).

Charming Costa Rican eco friendly shop with a variety of nature friendly items.

The charming boutique at Pura Vida is surrounded by lush tropical greenery. The inviting wooden doors and rustic architecture blend seamlessly with the natural environment, offering a warm and cozy atmosphere. Vibrant plants, including tall palm-like trees and dense foliage, frame the pathway leading to the boutique, creating a tranquil and picturesque setting. Perfect for boutique shops, eco-lodges, or garden-inspired businesses, this scene evokes relaxation and natural elegance.

This captivating image showcases the entrance to a charming boutique surrounded by lush tropical greenery. The inviting wooden doors and rustic architecture blend seamlessly with the natural environment, offering a warm and cozy atmosphere. Vibrant plants, including tall palm-like trees and dense foliage, frame the pathway leading to the boutique, creating a tranquil and picturesque setting. Perfect for boutique shops, eco-lodges, or garden-inspired businesses, this scene evokes relaxation and natural elegance.

Our Pool, Jacuzzi and Aquatic Treatments Tub

Enjoy lazy laps and floating on the mountaintop in our heated pool or just soaking in the sun poolside. Our property also offers a hot tub and Aquatic Treatments pool for therapeutic wellness treatments.

Watsu - Overlooking Costa Rica's Central Valley - Pura Vida Retreat & Spa

Jacuzzi overlooking Costa Rica's Central Valley - Pura Vida Retreat & Spa

Relax in the Salt Water Pool at Pura Vida Retreat & Spa

Moonlight Poolside at Pura Vida Retreat & Spa

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Lounge poolside amidst lush tropical beauty, breathe in the fresh mountain air and let nature rejuvenate your soul.

Holistic Garden, Flora and Fauna

Over 1,400 species of orchid grow wild in Costa Rica. Our natural flower is under siege in some areas because of deforestation, so we are taking an active role to conserve and celebrate this exotic plant. Our grounds hold dozens of species of orchids.

We take great pride in our exuberant, lush gardens that attract a variety of fauna for our guests viewing pleasure.