Costa Rica in two words: Pura Vida
I’d heard the phrase “Pura Vida” before, but it wasn’t until I set foot in Costa Rica that I understood what it meant. It’s not just a greeting, but a way of embracing life with joy and gratitude, something that I was lucky to experience firsthand during the 10 days I spent exploring Costa Rica with G Adventures National Geographic Journeys: Highlights of Costa Rica. It was the perfect balance of adventure, discovery, and comfort, and a reminder of how meaningful travel can be when it’s done with purpose.
This hotel has the best view in the Caribbean.
I was expecting to be amazed at Jade Mountain, but words and photos don’t do it justice. No telephones, no televisions, no clocks. The silence is a luxury in itself, you are removed from the outside world in the best possible way. From it’s position on the hillside, you can almost touch the clouds. There’s just breeze, birds, and the sound of waves below.