
Imagine Yourself Being “Pure Life!”
~ by John BisnerWhy do Costa Ricans use the term “Pura Vida” so often? The expression has been present in their feelings and language for the last 50 years. For the Ticos, the meaning of “pura vida” is […]
~ by John BisnerWhy do Costa Ricans use the term “Pura Vida” so often? The expression has been present in their feelings and language for the last 50 years. For the Ticos, the meaning of “pura vida” is […]
~ by Luba NikolayevSalt, the magical ingredient that makes flavors come alive, was once called “White Gold” by the Romans and for good reasons. Every cell in our body needs salt to function, and giving the body […]
~ by Dagmar ReinhardThey gave it all up……and made it happen when they recently moved to Costa Rica with their family. Shopi still remembers that moment, 13 years ago, when he made a decision to change his […]
The Pura Vida! Restaurant and Bar at Cristal Ballena Boutique Hotel and Spa provides the perfect place to spend a sunny day or end a relaxing evening. The surrounding gardens are a paradise for birders and a naturally beautiful backdrop to enjoy a freshly prepared meal, or to make a day of it enjoying pool, beautiful mountain and ocean views.
~ by Susie AtkinsonIn Costa Ballena, we are at the height of the tourism season from Christmas to Easter. For people wanting to escape the snow and freezing cold, where is best place to go? The tropics! Whale […]
~ by Dagmar Reinhard Aurélie is a young girl from Nova Scotia (Canada) with a remarkable voice. She received her first classical singing lessons when she was eight years old, followed by guitar and keyboard classes. When she […]