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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 #8 of 29 hotels in Alajuela
4.5 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
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QueenOfHearts33
Asheville
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Pura Vida is a lovely sanctuary for birds, flowers, animals and people. I attended a psychotherapy workshop there recently and wasn't sure exactly what to expect. I knew that it was called a spa and yoga retreat but I didn't expect that it was such a healing place for the heart, body, mind and soul. This is not an fancy... More

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Kevin H
Squamish, Canada
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012 NEW

My girlfriend and myself stayed here our last night in C.R. due to the resorts proximity to the airport and promised city views. Upon checking in we were given a bungalow with a obstructed city view but a clear view of a pile of garbage on the side of a hillside. The gentlemen working the front desk mentioned there was... More

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wanderlust5739
Miami, Florida
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I recently visited Pura Vida for a 7 day mind body spirit retreat, and from start to finish, it was an excellent, hassle free experience. The U.S. based reservations office was very helpful, and spent alot of time describing the various retreat and room options. The Pura Vida representative was waiting at the San Jose airport with a smile and... More

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kiawahcowboy
planetearth
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012
2
people 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
17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 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
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7 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 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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5 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 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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Mauricio Gutierrez, General Manager at Pura Vida Spa & Yoga Retreat, responded to this review
February 17, 2012

Thank you friends for your comments, we are very grateful that you took the time to let us know about your experience and how you enjoyed staying at Pura Vida. We hope to see you again in the near future. Blessings, More

willieb12
Miramar, Florida
1 review
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 7, 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
August 9, 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 March 28, 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
July 30, 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 March 20, 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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Address: 600 mts oeste de Bar Apolo 15 | Pavas, Carrizal, Alajuela 1112-4050, Costa Rica

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