The Pura Vida Ecolodge Guidebook
Experiences with a Purpose
Uvita's beaches & Parque Nacional Marina Ballena are definitely worth a visit while staying at Pura Vida Ecolodge. Beautiful beaches & snorkeling (reef at end of whales tail) *Check tide times
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마리노 바예나 국립공원
Uvita's beaches & Parque Nacional Marina Ballena are definitely worth a visit while staying at Pura Vida Ecolodge. Beautiful beaches & snorkeling (reef at end of whales tail) *Check tide times
Sierpe is a small little villa south of Pura Vida Ecolodge, A good option for exploring the mangroves & the surrounding area. It's also where the boats leave daily for Bahia Drake & the Osa Peninsula
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Sierpe
Sierpe is a small little villa south of Pura Vida Ecolodge, A good option for exploring the mangroves & the surrounding area. It's also where the boats leave daily for Bahia Drake & the Osa Peninsula
One of the best national parks in Costa Rica and an easy day trip from Pura Vida Ecolodge, or great to visit on your way down from Jan Jose.
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마누엘안토니오국립공원
One of the best national parks in Costa Rica and an easy day trip from Pura Vida Ecolodge, or great to visit on your way down from Jan Jose.
Described by National Geographic as 'one of the most biologically intense places on earth' - makes for a wonderful adventure day trip from Pura Vida Ecolodge.
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코르코바도 국립공원
Los Patos Sirena TrailDescribed by National Geographic as 'one of the most biologically intense places on earth' - makes for a wonderful adventure day trip from Pura Vida Ecolodge.
Postal Service (delivery & pickup) and good reliable travel & transfer information (open Mon-Sat 9-1pm & 2-6.30pm) Tel: +506 27438072 Email: mail@uvita.info
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Uvita Information Center
Postal Service (delivery & pickup) and good reliable travel & transfer information (open Mon-Sat 9-1pm & 2-6.30pm) Tel: +506 27438072 Email: mail@uvita.info
World class scuba diving & fantastic snorkelling with the best water quality & visibility between December & April but options available throughout the year. MCEC Innoceana offer brilliant day trips departing from their brand new centre shortly after Ojochal.
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Caño Island Biological Reserves
World class scuba diving & fantastic snorkelling with the best water quality & visibility between December & April but options available throughout the year. MCEC Innoceana offer brilliant day trips departing from their brand new centre shortly after Ojochal.
Beautiful beach and a great stopping place whether it's on your way down to Pura Vida Ecolodge or perhaps as a day trip. It also boasts the world famous national park.
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Manuel Antonio Beach
Beautiful beach and a great stopping place whether it's on your way down to Pura Vida Ecolodge or perhaps as a day trip. It also boasts the world famous national park.
Only accessible by boat, this is one of the amazing locations where you can go with Gersan on his Pura VIda Boat Adventure. Seclusion, beauty, birds & a fun tour through the mangroves and Rio Terraba
Garza Beach
Only accessible by boat, this is one of the amazing locations where you can go with Gersan on his Pura VIda Boat Adventure. Seclusion, beauty, birds & a fun tour through the mangroves and Rio Terraba
This beautiful river flows all the way down to the Pacific Ocean and has some fascinating mangroves right down by the coast. The Pura Vida Boat Adventure crosses this river right near it's mouth.
Rio Terraba
This beautiful river flows all the way down to the Pacific Ocean and has some fascinating mangroves right down by the coast. The Pura Vida Boat Adventure crosses this river right near it's mouth.
Chirripó is the highest point in Costa Rica and part of La Amistad National Park. The summit at 3820 metres offers spectacular landscapes, glacial lakes 7 panoramic views of both coastlines
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Cerro Chirripó
Chirripó is the highest point in Costa Rica and part of La Amistad National Park. The summit at 3820 metres offers spectacular landscapes, glacial lakes 7 panoramic views of both coastlines
Stunning beach, a must to visit! Try find 'unofficial free' parking/entrance near to flutterby ;) Be sure to check tide times before setting off to the whales tail (where there is good snorkeling)
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Uvita Beach
Stunning beach, a must to visit! Try find 'unofficial free' parking/entrance near to flutterby ;) Be sure to check tide times before setting off to the whales tail (where there is good snorkeling)
Just after bridge (which is 300m approx AFTER Materiales La Costa/hardware store) there is sharp turning to LEFT which takes you to Playa Tortuga. *Park on beach but DON'T leave valuables in your car
Materials Ferreteria La Costa
Just after bridge (which is 300m approx AFTER Materiales La Costa/hardware store) there is sharp turning to LEFT which takes you to Playa Tortuga. *Park on beach but DON'T leave valuables in your car
Lovely rustic beach just a short drive from Pura Vida Ecolodge and ins nearby Playa Arco, Playa Ventanas & Playa Tortuga, should you want some variety ;)
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Playa Piñuelas
Lovely rustic beach just a short drive from Pura Vida Ecolodge and ins nearby Playa Arco, Playa Ventanas & Playa Tortuga, should you want some variety ;)
Just a short walk from Por Que No restaurant, a great place for a dip, a romantic walk or watching a beautiful sunset
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Playa Dominicalito
Just a short walk from Por Que No restaurant, a great place for a dip, a romantic walk or watching a beautiful sunset
Rewilding the Ocean with Education and Innovation and based just down the road from Pura Vida Ecolodge in Ojochal, The MCEC is a Marine Conservation and Education Center founded by the non-profit organization Innoceana.
Their brand new centre offers marine focused expeditions that infuse the love of adventure with a passion for marine conservation. Do more than dive, become a citizen-scientist, and help their team carry out hands-on research and conservation projects, all while enjoying and exploring the marine hotspots of the Osa Peninsula. Experiences with a purpose. For bookings & more info whatsapp +506 8617-2491 or email mcec@innoceana.org
MCEC Innoceana
Rewilding the Ocean with Education and Innovation and based just down the road from Pura Vida Ecolodge in Ojochal, The MCEC is a Marine Conservation and Education Center founded by the non-profit organization Innoceana.
Their brand new centre offers marine focused expeditions that infuse the love of adventure with a passion for marine conservation. Do more than dive, become a citizen-scientist, and help their team carry out hands-on research and conservation projects, all while enjoying and exploring the marine hotspots of the Osa Peninsula. Experiences with a purpose. For bookings & more info whatsapp +506 8617-2491 or email mcec@innoceana.org
Costa Rican owned and operated - Canyoning expeditions and stunning waterfalls rappelling tours. Uvita de Osa Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Spanish & English spoken🇨🇷 (506) 8706 7703. Greta half-day experiences and guaranteed fun for all the family!
Costa Canyoning
Costa Rican owned and operated - Canyoning expeditions and stunning waterfalls rappelling tours. Uvita de Osa Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Spanish & English spoken🇨🇷 (506) 8706 7703. Greta half-day experiences and guaranteed fun for all the family!
An experience in the heart of the rainforest, like no other! The rush of adrenaline is usually what brings you the first time, but it’s that sense of connection that’ll keep you coming back. Take a look below at your options and what you can expect to find on your tour with us. For bookings & more info goto www.osacanopytour.com
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Osa Canopy Tour
An experience in the heart of the rainforest, like no other! The rush of adrenaline is usually what brings you the first time, but it’s that sense of connection that’ll keep you coming back. Take a look below at your options and what you can expect to find on your tour with us. For bookings & more info goto www.osacanopytour.com
Located in Manuel Antonio, Paddle 9 is considered the Waterfall Excursion expert in Manuel Antonio and the surrounding areas as well as the pioneers in Stand Up Paddle Boarding tours in La Zona Sur (Pacific Ocean and the Mangroves). While they offer great equipment, highly trained guides and are super safety conscious, one of their objectives is to take their clients ‘out of their comfort zones’, pura vida style of course… They offer a variety of half day and full day tours in a plethora of stunning locations, many of which lie off the beaten track - anything from private bespoke adventures, waterfall tours, paddle board tours and even SUP Yoga. For options, more info, prices and availability please visit Paddle 9
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Paddle 9
Located in Manuel Antonio, Paddle 9 is considered the Waterfall Excursion expert in Manuel Antonio and the surrounding areas as well as the pioneers in Stand Up Paddle Boarding tours in La Zona Sur (Pacific Ocean and the Mangroves). While they offer great equipment, highly trained guides and are super safety conscious, one of their objectives is to take their clients ‘out of their comfort zones’, pura vida style of course… They offer a variety of half day and full day tours in a plethora of stunning locations, many of which lie off the beaten track - anything from private bespoke adventures, waterfall tours, paddle board tours and even SUP Yoga. For options, more info, prices and availability please visit Paddle 9
Nauyaca Waterfalls is a totally Costa Rican owned family tourism company, dedicated for several years to tour operations. These are horseback riding tours traveling through the farm that border with two impressive waterfalls from Río Barucito. These majestic waterfalls are one of the main attractions of the southern region in Costa Rica, not only for their natural scenic beauty, which offers the tourist moments of recreation and fun, but also to participate in different activities such as horseback riding tours, swimming, climbing, jumping and to observe much of the beauty of the tropical rainforest, among others. They’ve got a really nice site with some great info and tips, so do check it out Cataratas Nauyaca
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Nauyaca Waterfall Nature Park
Nauyaca Waterfalls is a totally Costa Rican owned family tourism company, dedicated for several years to tour operations. These are horseback riding tours traveling through the farm that border with two impressive waterfalls from Río Barucito. These majestic waterfalls are one of the main attractions of the southern region in Costa Rica, not only for their natural scenic beauty, which offers the tourist moments of recreation and fun, but also to participate in different activities such as horseback riding tours, swimming, climbing, jumping and to observe much of the beauty of the tropical rainforest, among others. They’ve got a really nice site with some great info and tips, so do check it out Cataratas Nauyaca
Located in the stunning lush hills of Fladas del Parque Nacional La Amistad in the small town of Biolley, Coffea Diversa offers a wonderful day out, albeit quite a long drive from Pura Vida Ecolodge. This authentic and eye-opening experience offers guests the chance to see the world's largest private collection of coffee plants (with around 700 botanical varieties of coffee and is offered by Coffea Diversa. The tour includes walking round the seemingly endless plantations seeing the differences between the varieties being cultivated, learning how to make a coffee seedling, picking and harvesting coffee, seeing how coffee is processed, dried, stored and picked and enjoying the lovely aromas and tastes as you learn on site how coffee is roasted and you discover the many different ways of brewing.
For more information, availability and prices please get in touch with tourcoffeadiversa@gmail.com or whatsapp +506 8457 6814 and visit their site for more info Coffea Diversa
Coffea diversa -Tour de Café
Located in the stunning lush hills of Fladas del Parque Nacional La Amistad in the small town of Biolley, Coffea Diversa offers a wonderful day out, albeit quite a long drive from Pura Vida Ecolodge. This authentic and eye-opening experience offers guests the chance to see the world's largest private collection of coffee plants (with around 700 botanical varieties of coffee and is offered by Coffea Diversa. The tour includes walking round the seemingly endless plantations seeing the differences between the varieties being cultivated, learning how to make a coffee seedling, picking and harvesting coffee, seeing how coffee is processed, dried, stored and picked and enjoying the lovely aromas and tastes as you learn on site how coffee is roasted and you discover the many different ways of brewing.
For more information, availability and prices please get in touch with tourcoffeadiversa@gmail.com or whatsapp +506 8457 6814 and visit their site for more info Coffea Diversa
Shopping
This is the largest supermarket in the area and based at the Uvita crossroads. Here you'll find most of the things that you're probably used to buying back home plus all sorts of local produce.
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BM Uvita
This is the largest supermarket in the area and based at the Uvita crossroads. Here you'll find most of the things that you're probably used to buying back home plus all sorts of local produce.
At Pura Vida Ecolodge we have always had a strong ethos of sustainability and low-impact living from the very start as we have always sourced local suppliers, locally grown materials (yup, we’re clearly bamboo obsessed) but as we launch the People & Planet Project, we’re super excited to take Green Living to the next level with the Pura Vida Pantry - Farm to Fork!
As we continue to work with exclusively 100% Costa Rican initiatives, suppliers and projects, we are currently stocking a sustainable store of exclusively Costa Rican healthy treats, beverages and handcrafted souvenirs. All products are eco-friendly, organic, locally grown & produced and entirely plant-based as we continue to embrace the all important Green Living Philosophy.
Everything from our coffee menu, to our bamboo fibre plates, coconut bowls and bamboo straws, bamboo linens and handmade reef-safe suncreams! We got pretty much everything covered for your Pura Vida Experience!
Shop Local - 100% Organic - Whole Food Plant-Based.
www.puravidaecolodge.com/store
Pura Vida Ecolodge
At Pura Vida Ecolodge we have always had a strong ethos of sustainability and low-impact living from the very start as we have always sourced local suppliers, locally grown materials (yup, we’re clearly bamboo obsessed) but as we launch the People & Planet Project, we’re super excited to take Green Living to the next level with the Pura Vida Pantry - Farm to Fork!
As we continue to work with exclusively 100% Costa Rican initiatives, suppliers and projects, we are currently stocking a sustainable store of exclusively Costa Rican healthy treats, beverages and handcrafted souvenirs. All products are eco-friendly, organic, locally grown & produced and entirely plant-based as we continue to embrace the all important Green Living Philosophy.
Everything from our coffee menu, to our bamboo fibre plates, coconut bowls and bamboo straws, bamboo linens and handmade reef-safe suncreams! We got pretty much everything covered for your Pura Vida Experience!
Shop Local - 100% Organic - Whole Food Plant-Based.
www.puravidaecolodge.com/store
Mama Toucan's Natural Market is based in the little surfer town of Dominical, around 20-30 minutes north up the Costanera.
Their mission is to provide the local community and visitors with amazing natural & organic foods as well as featuring the best local products from Costa Rica and the local area. Speciality in plant-based and organic.
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Mama Toucan's Natural Market
Mama Toucan's Natural Market is based in the little surfer town of Dominical, around 20-30 minutes north up the Costanera.
Their mission is to provide the local community and visitors with amazing natural & organic foods as well as featuring the best local products from Costa Rica and the local area. Speciality in plant-based and organic.
The nearest shop to Pura Vida Ecolodge is the Minisuper y Licoreria El Guacimo (Coronado side of Costa Nera Highway) at the entrance to Coronado village (7-10 mins from our retreat). Best local store (locally known as The Pulperia or 'La Pul') in the area. Good range of local goods, fruit & veg, local beers & rums, cell top-ups and even gas canister refills +506 2786-5546. Normally open from 7am daily
Soda El Guacimo
Carretera Pacífica Fernández OreamunoThe nearest shop to Pura Vida Ecolodge is the Minisuper y Licoreria El Guacimo (Coronado side of Costa Nera Highway) at the entrance to Coronado village (7-10 mins from our retreat). Best local store (locally known as The Pulperia or 'La Pul') in the area. Good range of local goods, fruit & veg, local beers & rums, cell top-ups and even gas canister refills +506 2786-5546. Normally open from 7am daily
Food Scene
The restaurant is actually called La Fogata is run by local ticos Felipe & Patricia. Traditional pizzas with great fresh ingredients & tasty chicken dishes (pollo asado) Closed Tuesdays
Hotel Luz de Luna
The restaurant is actually called La Fogata is run by local ticos Felipe & Patricia. Traditional pizzas with great fresh ingredients & tasty chicken dishes (pollo asado) Closed Tuesdays
This is a nice place to stop for a fruit smoothie or some ceviche (restaurant has great panoramic views) before or after trekking down their nature trail to the secluded Playa Arco.
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La Cusinga Lodge
This is a nice place to stop for a fruit smoothie or some ceviche (restaurant has great panoramic views) before or after trekking down their nature trail to the secluded Playa Arco.
Exotica
Avenida Principal de OjochalGreat fusion cuisine in a very chilled setting
Great beachside dining with a tasty varied menu and a stunning location! Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner (closed Mondays). Be sure to check out Playa Dominicalito right next door as well
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¿Por Que No?
Costanera SurGreat beachside dining with a tasty varied menu and a stunning location! Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner (closed Mondays). Be sure to check out Playa Dominicalito right next door as well
A great Fusion eating option with the nearest restaurant actually in village of Ojochal (ignore suggested map in this case). Wonderful & tasty menu for a special dining experience. Book ahead 27865175
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Restaurante Citrus
Avenida Principal de OjochalA great Fusion eating option with the nearest restaurant actually in village of Ojochal (ignore suggested map in this case). Wonderful & tasty menu for a special dining experience. Book ahead 27865175
It's a nice place to pop in for a café but it's also nearest landmark for TILAPIAS LA CASCADA - a great local fish restaurant with adjacent waterfall & natural swimming pool. +506 2786 5096
Rio Tico Safari Lodge
It's a nice place to pop in for a café but it's also nearest landmark for TILAPIAS LA CASCADA - a great local fish restaurant with adjacent waterfall & natural swimming pool. +506 2786 5096
Really nice authentic Italian restaurant (owned and run by Italians) set in a lovely indoor/outdoor setting near the heart of Ojochal.
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Mamma e Papa
Really nice authentic Italian restaurant (owned and run by Italians) set in a lovely indoor/outdoor setting near the heart of Ojochal.
Great food, great music, great owners. Best to book ahead during high season - +506 2786-5295
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The Bamboo Room
Calle PerezosoGreat food, great music, great owners. Best to book ahead during high season - +506 2786-5295
Great Brewery located in Dominical, where the Rio Barú joins the Pacific Ocean. Good food and vegetarian options. +506 8992-9559
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Fuego Brew Co.
Great Brewery located in Dominical, where the Rio Barú joins the Pacific Ocean. Good food and vegetarian options. +506 8992-9559
🇫🇷Bakery and Pastries 🇫🇷 Restaurant with Tropical Touch Desserts 🌱Tasty Organic Food, Vegan Options (both dine in and take-away) 🌱Mon>Sun ~8:00 am to 5:00 pm~
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Pancito Café
🇫🇷Bakery and Pastries 🇫🇷 Restaurant with Tropical Touch Desserts 🌱Tasty Organic Food, Vegan Options (both dine in and take-away) 🌱Mon>Sun ~8:00 am to 5:00 pm~
𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙛𝙚 & 𝘽𝙖𝙧
🍔🍹𝙑𝙚𝙜𝙜𝙞𝙚 / 𝙑𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙣 restaurant 🌿🤙🏽
🕒 Open EVERY DAY🙌
11 am - 8:30 pm
🇨🇷 Uvita de Osa, Costa Rica
📞 21013221 o Whatspp 84609810
Menu👇🏽
facebook.com/pg/indomitoscr/menu
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Indómitos Cafe
𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙨 𝘾𝙖𝙛𝙚 & 𝘽𝙖𝙧
🍔🍹𝙑𝙚𝙜𝙜𝙞𝙚 / 𝙑𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙣 restaurant 🌿🤙🏽
🕒 Open EVERY DAY🙌
11 am - 8:30 pm
🇨🇷 Uvita de Osa, Costa Rica
📞 21013221 o Whatspp 84609810
Menu👇🏽
facebook.com/pg/indomitoscr/menu
Great little coffee shop with some really interesting plant-based milks and vegan options. Great breakfast stop before doing the Costa Canyoning experience as it's just up the road.
• Monday to Friday - 𝟽 𝚊 𝟷𝟼
• Weekends 𝟾 𝚊 𝟷𝟼
• Closed Tuesdays
𝚃𝚎𝚕: +𝟻𝟶𝟼 𝟾𝟽𝟿𝟻 𝟻𝟸𝟻𝟸
TAGUA Café Vivo
Great little coffee shop with some really interesting plant-based milks and vegan options. Great breakfast stop before doing the Costa Canyoning experience as it's just up the road.
• Monday to Friday - 𝟽 𝚊 𝟷𝟼
• Weekends 𝟾 𝚊 𝟷𝟼
• Closed Tuesdays
𝚃𝚎𝚕: +𝟻𝟶𝟼 𝟾𝟽𝟿𝟻 𝟻𝟸𝟻𝟸
CAFE MONO CONGO is a lovely little Waterfront cafe in the jungle by the ocean. Great for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Strong coffee, Buenas vibras and greta vegan and veggie options. 7:30am-5:00pm daily 🥕 Eat good food
www.cafemonocongo.com/order
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Cafe Mono Congo
CAFE MONO CONGO is a lovely little Waterfront cafe in the jungle by the ocean. Great for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Strong coffee, Buenas vibras and greta vegan and veggie options. 7:30am-5:00pm daily 🥕 Eat good food
www.cafemonocongo.com/order
Consistently good food and set back a little bit behind the Costanera Highway in a beautifully kept tropical garden. Delicious Costa Rican local food, surrounded by toucans and forest!
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Heliconia Restaurante
100 metros surConsistently good food and set back a little bit behind the Costanera Highway in a beautifully kept tropical garden. Delicious Costa Rican local food, surrounded by toucans and forest!
Everything Else
Another good scuba dive company, offering great boat tours, snorkelling, scuba diving, whale & dolphin spotting amongst other water activities. Great day trip to the fantastic Isla de Cano!
Mad About Diving
Another good scuba dive company, offering great boat tours, snorkelling, scuba diving, whale & dolphin spotting amongst other water activities. Great day trip to the fantastic Isla de Cano!
A great day out at one of the areas best surf beaches - good teachers, lessons, individual & group, board hire and a stunning coastal drive from Pura Vida Ecolodge!
Costa Rica Surf Camp
A great day out at one of the areas best surf beaches - good teachers, lessons, individual & group, board hire and a stunning coastal drive from Pura Vida Ecolodge!
Cute village with mixed Canadian/Costa Rican community. Handful of great restaurants such as Exotica, Citrus, Mamma e Papa, Pancito Café, Ylang Ylang... (Most places closed Mondays)
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Ojochal
Calle del JardinCute village with mixed Canadian/Costa Rican community. Handful of great restaurants such as Exotica, Citrus, Mamma e Papa, Pancito Café, Ylang Ylang... (Most places closed Mondays)
Boat Charter and Sport Fishing Osa Adventures
Ruta Nacional Secundaria 223Good boat charter, tour and fishing oportunities
Restaurant 'Paraiso' with sunset view & International home-made food, huge swimming pool & bar, massage and treatments guestcare@hotelcostarica.com
The Lookout at Playa Tortuga Resort
Restaurant 'Paraiso' with sunset view & International home-made food, huge swimming pool & bar, massage and treatments guestcare@hotelcostarica.com
Also known as Bodhi Shambala Yoga Centre - offering group & private yoga classes, surf lessons, stand-up paddle tours and more. www.bodhisurfschool.com
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Bodhi Surf + Yoga
Also known as Bodhi Shambala Yoga Centre - offering group & private yoga classes, surf lessons, stand-up paddle tours and more. www.bodhisurfschool.com
Good restuarant offering Macademia fish, Thai curries, pastas & vegetarian options. Massage treatments also available
Hotel Villas Gaia
Playa VentanasGood restuarant offering Macademia fish, Thai curries, pastas & vegetarian options. Massage treatments also available
Both Banco Nacional and Banco BCR are large national banks, with ATM's as well as facilities to change travellers cheques and change currency
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Banco Nacional
Ruta Nacional Primaria 34Both Banco Nacional and Banco BCR are large national banks, with ATM's as well as facilities to change travellers cheques and change currency
Spa at Cristal Ballena - based 6 km's south of Uvita, this lovely little spa at Cristal Ballena Hotel offers various 'spa' treatments and packages - Telephone 2786-5354
Cristal Ballena
Spa at Cristal Ballena - based 6 km's south of Uvita, this lovely little spa at Cristal Ballena Hotel offers various 'spa' treatments and packages - Telephone 2786-5354
This lovely hotel, other than offering a great pool and restaurant also has a very nice spa - Located 7 km's north of Uvita on Costanera. Phone for available treatments & packages - 2787-4343
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Hotel Cuna del Angel - Dominical Costa Rica
This lovely hotel, other than offering a great pool and restaurant also has a very nice spa - Located 7 km's north of Uvita on Costanera. Phone for available treatments & packages - 2787-4343
Juancarlos lives in Coronado & at entrance to village is Super y Licoreria El Guacimo (minimarket/pulperia) +506 2786-5546 - Good place to stockup before taking the turn off Costanera up towards the lodge. This is also where Gersan's Pura Vida Boat Adventure starts from
Coronado
Juancarlos lives in Coronado & at entrance to village is Super y Licoreria El Guacimo (minimarket/pulperia) +506 2786-5546 - Good place to stockup before taking the turn off Costanera up towards the lodge. This is also where Gersan's Pura Vida Boat Adventure starts from
Essentials
Repuestos Uvita
Good place located in Uvita to fix electronics and appliances
Pura Vida Lifestyle
The Private Chefs provide guests with a bespoke gastronomic experience with a special emphasis on locally inspired cuisine and 100% organic ingredients, for guests to enjoy in the comfort of Pura Vida Ecolodge… whether you don’t fancy cooking in or eating out, or are looking for something a little bit special. Royner and his team of private chefs come packed to the brim with fresh ingredients and oozing culinary ideas, offering authentic Tico inspired menus. The dreamy dinners and breakfasts include a wonderful array of appetizers, main courses and desserts. Prices (based on two people) starting from $200. (3 people $250, 4 people $300, 5 people $350 etc) The price includes preparation, fantastic set up and presentation and where possible, locally sourced organic ingredients.
Uvita Private Chef
The Private Chefs provide guests with a bespoke gastronomic experience with a special emphasis on locally inspired cuisine and 100% organic ingredients, for guests to enjoy in the comfort of Pura Vida Ecolodge… whether you don’t fancy cooking in or eating out, or are looking for something a little bit special. Royner and his team of private chefs come packed to the brim with fresh ingredients and oozing culinary ideas, offering authentic Tico inspired menus. The dreamy dinners and breakfasts include a wonderful array of appetizers, main courses and desserts. Prices (based on two people) starting from $200. (3 people $250, 4 people $300, 5 people $350 etc) The price includes preparation, fantastic set up and presentation and where possible, locally sourced organic ingredients.
Japhet is our massage therapist, originally from the Caribbean side of Costa Rica but now lives up the road near Dominical. She is qualified and very VERY good. She comes with a beaming smile and offers guests deep-tissue massages with a selection of organic essential oils, in the comfort of the lodge. She normally sets up her massage beds in the shade under the papaya trees by the plunge pool – the perfect vacation treat. A 60-75 minute session for single person is $80 and couples massages $160. Payment goes direct to her on the day and sessions need to be booked a few days in advance.
Beyond Skin & Bones Therapeutic Bodyworks Home Service
Carretera Pacífica Fernández OreamunoJaphet is our massage therapist, originally from the Caribbean side of Costa Rica but now lives up the road near Dominical. She is qualified and very VERY good. She comes with a beaming smile and offers guests deep-tissue massages with a selection of organic essential oils, in the comfort of the lodge. She normally sets up her massage beds in the shade under the papaya trees by the plunge pool – the perfect vacation treat. A 60-75 minute session for single person is $80 and couples massages $160. Payment goes direct to her on the day and sessions need to be booked a few days in advance.
Welcome and departure meals & breakfasts.
If you’re looking for something a little less gourmet and extravagant but again don’t fancy cooking or eating out (especially on your first or last nights for example), we can arrange for tasty home-cooked meals (by our budding chef friend Yorleny) to be delivered up to the lodge at a cost of $25 per person. In keeping with our #greenliving ethos, we specialise in both plant-based & vegetarian welcome meals and all dishes are made with locally sourced ingredients that are in season.
Pura Vida Ecolodge
Welcome and departure meals & breakfasts.
If you’re looking for something a little less gourmet and extravagant but again don’t fancy cooking or eating out (especially on your first or last nights for example), we can arrange for tasty home-cooked meals (by our budding chef friend Yorleny) to be delivered up to the lodge at a cost of $25 per person. In keeping with our #greenliving ethos, we specialise in both plant-based & vegetarian welcome meals and all dishes are made with locally sourced ingredients that are in season.