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Jaco and Playa Hermosa Area Tours

Pura Vida Experiences specializes in providing personalized trip planning in the Jaco / Playa Hermosa area of Costa Rica. With a rich network of professional and passionate tour providers, we aim to help you experience your dream trip. Whether you are looking for a raw and natural experience or simply want to kick back and relax in tropical luxury or a mix of the two, we can accommodate individual tours or complete trip planning to suit your specific needs.
  • Nature Tours
    Helping others connect with the blissful, grounding, and healing aspects of nature is one of our main missions. With a deep love and appreciation for Costa Rica, we have explored and experienced most of the main attractions, as well as some of the hidden gems the country has to offer. When you get off the beaten path a little bit, you can have much richer interaction with the nature and culture. Let us show you some of the incredible places that have caused us to fall in love with Costa Rica!
  • Concierge Services
    Our concierge services provide an unparalleled level of attention and care in providing the best and most authentic experiences while relieving any hassles and burdens from your trip. We are prepared to handle every detail of the trip, from start to finish, or to assist you only in specific activities or necessities.

Meet Your Guides

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Originally from Venezuela, Erika has spent her life immersed in the jungle and nature. She has always been extremely active, from trail running, mountain biking, climbing, and surfing, she has held a strong passion for interacting with nature and giving her all. Fluent in Spanish, English, Italian, and Portuguese, Erika loves to share in her adventures and connect with different cultures. Having lived in 7 countries and traveled to 27, she found herself in love with Costa Rica and decided to make it her permanent home 8 years ago. She has lived the same way, taking every chance to explore the country by bike, feet, hands, and board. A formidable athlete, Erika has become a legend in line-ups around the country for charging when most others are waiting for the swell to die down.
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Originally from Florida, Austin grew up climbing trees and being tumbled in the waves to try to get a rush. Always staying active, he has had a deep appreciation and connection with nature. Free diving in the crystal clear springs of Florida and hiking and climbing across the great parks of the US, he later picked up surfing and spearfishing which brought him to the beautiful country of Costa Rica. After 6 years of visiting and renting camper vans to explore the incredible country, Austin decided to make the move down to continue hiking, diving, fishing, climbing, and surfing as much as he can.
Contact us today to get started planning your dream trip!

REVIEWS

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    What an incredible experience!!! Erika and Austin were amazing. They took us surfing all along the coast of Jaco and Hermosa. They guided us up a beautiful natural waterfall. They took us on a guided river boat tour. They gave us great suggestions for restaurants for lunch and dinner. Their positive, upbeat, friendly attitude makes you feel that you are part of their family. They truly live Pura Vida!
    Ed
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    Erika and Austin are the real deal when it comes to adventure! Super chill, super fun, and they really know the area. They took me on some epic hikes to hidden waterfalls and showed me the real Costa Rica, not the touristy stuff. If you’re into adventure and want to go off the beaten path, they’ve got you covered. Surfing, hiking, secret waterfall spots, you name it. 10/10 recommend!
    Daniela
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    We had an amazing time in Costa Rica thanks Erika and Austin. They were wonderful hosts, very knowledgeable, and fantastic surfers. From surf lessons to waterfall adventures, our time with them was filled with so much fun! I highly recommend their services.
    Maggie
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    These two definitely have the pura vida spirit. Absolutely the purest kindest couple you will meet. We felt like part of the community. Anything you wanted to do they had you covered. We had the freshest smoothies; which is a must in Costa Rica , they took us to hidden waterfalls along a breathtaking hike, they took us surfing to a spot with not a soul out. 100% reaching out again to pura vida experience when we come to Costa Rica again.
    Luke
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    Had the best time exploring Costa Rica with Austin and Erika! They showed me all the local nightlife spots and took me on a couple waterfall tours around Jaco. They both bring great energy and really enhanced my trip experience!
    Maya
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