Learn how to make the perfect cup of Costa Rican coffee using a traditional chorreador and coffee sock. Indulge in the rich flavors of this classic Costa Rican coffee recipe.| Pura Vida Moms
Elevate your dessert game with our ultimate torta chilena recipe, featuring layers of savory pastry dough and indulgent dulce de leche. Discover the perfect sweet delight now!| Pura Vida Moms
Costa Rican Tres Leches: A cake head and shoulder above all the rest- this is the only recipe you want.| Pura Vida Moms
Celebrate Holy Week with Costa Rican empanadas de chiverre—baked sweet squash pastries filled with miel de chiverre. A unique and beloved Easter tradition!| Pura Vida Moms
Creamy Costa Rican Arroz con Leche is the perfect dessert! Made with rice, cinnamon, and sweetened condensed milk—serve warm or cold for any occasion.| Pura Vida Moms
This hot drink, literally translating to sweet water, combines tapa de dulce (Costa Rican brown sugar) and boiling water for a delightful treat.| Pura Vida Moms
ARE YOU READY TO EXPLORE THE BEST OF COSTA RICA, BUT NOT SURE WHERE TO START? YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE!| Pura Vida Moms
Discover how to make Costa Rican tamales de masa—sweet, baked, and perfect for Holy Week. A family favorite served warm with coffee or agua dulce.| Pura Vida Moms
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Traveling to Costa Rica with your family? These 5 must-have apps—plus a smart eSIM from Holafly—will help you navigate like a local, stay connected, and keep your trip stress-free from start to finish.| Pura Vida Moms
In this post, you’ll learn all about the surfing experiences you can find at Iguana Surf, especially about the family surf camp, which I think is incredible.| Pura Vida Moms
Bring the taste of Costa Rica into your kitchen with these ooey, gooey cheese empanadas—crispy on the outside and melty on the inside. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for snack time, coffee breaks, or road trip cravings. A true Costa Rican favorite, made simple for home chefs everywhere!| Pura Vida Moms
Discover how to make delicious suspiros cookies with just three ingredients. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings- Costa Rican style!| Pura Vida Moms
Discover 25 Jaco, Costa Rica restaurants that offer unforgettable dining experiences for every traveler’s taste. We love Jaco (pronounced hah-koh) Beach in Costa Rica for so many reasons- it's close to San Jose and our hometown of San Ramon in the Central Valley. There are tons of awesome accommodations for all budgets, and there is| Pura Vida Moms
Discover how to make the best fried yucca, a tasty twist on French fries loved by foodies everywhere! Enjoy this Latin American delight with my Costa Rican recipe| Pura Vida Moms
Having an excellent data plan while traveling in Costa Rica is imperative. Not only do you save yourself time and money, but staying connected means you can make the most out of your dream vacation to Costa Rica. Here's how to get the most data for the best price with Holafly Costa Rica. We recently| Pura Vida Moms
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of our kick-ass chicharrón recipe from Costa Rica. A must-try for foodies and travelers!| Pura Vida Moms
Make traditional Costa Rican tamales at home! This step-by-step pork tamal recipe uses banana leaves, arroz arreglado, and is perfect for the holidays.| Pura Vida Moms
A Costa Rican queque navideño is one of the highlights of Costa Rican Christmas! It´s like a drunken fruit cake that you have to try to believe.| Pura Vida Moms
Everything you need to know about Christmas in Costa Rica including family traditions, the best parties and traditional recipes.| Pura Vida Moms
Costa Rica fruit is some of the best in the world. This guide lists over 30 types- great travel guide for visitors!| Pura Vida Moms
Discover a wide range of traditional Costa Rican drinks, from delicious cocktails to refreshing non-alcoholic beverages. Embrace the taste of Costa Rica!| Pura Vida Moms
Huge list of the best Costa Rica food to try. It's more than just rice and beans- welcome to some of the most diverse and healthy food in the world.| Pura Vida Moms
More than one delicious La Fortuna restaurant? Yep! This list will help you eat your way through Arenal.| Pura Vida Moms
This creamy and delicious rompope recipe straight from Costa Rica is a delightful and sweet cocktail you must have on hand for your Christmas fiesta!| Pura Vida Moms
Recreate Costa Rica’s most iconic boca—chifrijo! This layered dish of rice, beans, chimichurri, and crispy pork is pure Tico flavor in every bite.| Pura Vida Moms
Try making these homemade pineapple empanadas yourself! They are a sweet traditional Costa Rican treat that’s perfect for dessert lovers!| Pura Vida Moms
Not-so-ripe plantains? No problem! Whip up these easy boiled plantains that pair perfectly with any Latin American meal. Try them now!| Pura Vida Moms