Walk the meandering paths of Mercado Central, zip through the canopy of the cloud forest of Monteverde and catch a wave with Tortuga Surf Camp in Jacó. Welcome to Vida Magazine. Welcome to Costa Rica. Pura Vida.
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Costa Rica
Arenal
A Beverage with a Past
By: Mary Clay Kline
A family-owned cacao and tropical fruit farm educates visitors with a timeless treat.
Arenal Volcano
By: Jessa Reid Bolling
Tourists climb old lava flows and encounter diverse wildlife while searching for a glimpse of La Fortuna’s most iconic landmark
Jacó
Good Vibes Only
By: Alayna Clay
There are many different ways to experience the rapidly growing surfing industry in Playa Jacó.
A Permanent Souvenir
By: Kaylin Bowen
Tattoo souvenirs document the culture of nature and Pura Vida in the studios of Costa Rica as artists craft lasting memories.
Worth the Hike
By: Emma Bissell and Mary Kathryn Carpenter
A stunning view can be found high above the beaches of Jacó.
A Living Eden
By: Jessa Reid Bolling
Costa Rica's National Parks preserve the natural wonders of the country for future generations.
The Frequency of Empowerment
By: Christina Ausley and Alexander Richey
Costa Rica boasts a 97 percent literacy rate, in part by utilizing the sometimes-forgotten radio system.
Monteverde
Adrenaline-Spiked Flight
By: Alayna Clay
What better place to zipline than the home of ziplining itself? Monteverde offers a variety of zip line tours, and they aren’t only for adrenaline junkies.
Starting from Scratch
By: Mary Clay Kline
Female-owned businesses in Santa Elena utilize crafts and cooking to move forward.
An Invitation to Connection
By: Kaylin Bowen
Experience forest bathing in the cloud forest of Monteverde and leave stress behind.
Friends and the Promised Land
By: Alexander Richey
The journey of four Alabama Quakers to find their home in Monteverde.
San José
Saluting the Markets of San José
By: Mary Clay Kline
Inside the crowded Mercado Borbón, people shuffle through narrow pathways to visit tiny stalls where friendly and upbeat fruit vendors hand out samples of tropical native fruits such as sour, limey cas and sweet granadilla.
Rectify the Scene
By: Alexander Richey
Beyond the gallo pinto, casados and Imperial there are several creatives shaking the culinary world of Costa Rica.