“Pura Vida” is one of the most popular and frequently used phrases by the Ticos. The literal translation is “pure life”, and it is used as a positive response in all types of situations.

“Ticos” are what Costa Ricans and their fellow Latin Americans call themselves. The affectionate nickname came from the Ticos’ habit of adding the diminutive “tico” to all kinds of words. The warm and friendly, non-violent, extremely outgoing and party-loving Ticos like to refer to things and situations in terms of their “smallness”, hence the “tico”-ending to many words.

Costa Rica is the right place to come to for relaxation. Things happen here according to the three M's:

Momentito or –tico: In a moment.

Mas tarde: Later.

Manana: Tomorrow – always the busiest day of the week.

Getting the priorities straight!

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Go horseback riding in the jungle.

Watch the monkeys in nearby trees

Watch the wildlife (howler monkey stealing papayas).

Eat our own bananas.

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Enjoy an abundance of tropical flowers.

Collect sunsets and other amazing views.

Happy Hour at La Luna.

Slow down to the speed of Rio La Montaña.

Watch the many birds on a tour on Rio Nosara.

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Shop for pottery in Guaitil.

Enjoy local festivals. This is from the annual "Fiesta de la Pica de Leña" (traditional woodcutters' celebration) on November 12 in Nicoya.

Collect shells on the beach.

Experience one of the wonders of the world: The Olive Ridley turtles nesting on Playa Ostional.

Play with funny creatures (baby ant eater).

You can't start too early........

Visit with another local creature, the "Pizote" or Coati Mundi.

Watch "pre-historic" critters.

Go for a ride. (OK, we just drove by.)

Did we say....Go to the beach?

Happy Hour on the beach.

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