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Pura Vida!

You’ll notice one of the first phrases when getting to Costa Rica is “pura vida.” These two words pretty much sum up everything that makes this Central American special place so amazing. 

Simply translated, it means “simple life” or “pure life”, but here in Costa Rica, it is more than just a saying—it is a way of life. Costa Ricans (Ticos) use this term to say hello, to say goodbye, to say everything's great, to say everything's cool.

Chances are that you’ll hear “pura vida” from friends and friendly people all over Costa Rica. It’s the way of saying hello, making you feel welcome or saying, “see ya later”.

Don’t be surprised if you see people on the street telling each other “pura vida'' instead of the “buenos días” or good morning you would hear in other Latin American countries. In Costa Rica, people are very friendly, so you’re going to run into this expression A LOT.

Actually, this Latin American version of “c’est la vie” is a big reason why Costa Rica is such a peaceful, laid-back place. “Pura vida” is more than an expression; it’s a choice of how to live life.

Here’s why it’s so important to Costa Ricans:

“Pura vida” is a tiny bit of wisdom that changes the way Costa Ricans look at the world.

Here a five qualities that are important in Costa Rican culture, particularly in the blue zone…

• Focus on what’s important in life: Family, friends, gorgeous vistas and tasty food are all worth more than electronic gadgets. Living the good life is more about who you spend it with than how much you have.

• Don’t sweat the small stuff: Irritating things happen to everyone sometimes, like a rainstorm when you just washed your car or a mistake at work. However, a Costa Rican person will often say “pura vida” to all of it. After all, if you’ve got your health, your family and a beautiful country. We are inspired by this perspective.

• Don’t forget to take some time to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Remember to step back from the camera for a moment to savor the experience itself. Take in the jungle sounds, notice how majestic everything is and feel the tropical sand in between your toes.

• Always take time to relax: You’re important too. Taking care of your loved ones is very important, AND you also deserve to nurture you. There is a priority in taking care. Setting time aside to just be.

• Don’t be in such a hurry: “Pura vida” also is an invitation to slow down a little. It’s not about showing up late to places (though that can happen too!) but it’s about not being connected to the clock at all times.

We share these refreshing perspectives & ways of life as we are alway refreshed by spending time here. While we are in this magnificent place together we will have opportunities to adopt these powerful intentions and we can also chose to carry them with us.

A Bit About The Retreat Center:

Welcome to our new home away from home!

As we embark on our fifth year offering immersive transformational retreats, we couldn’t be more pleased to be held by Tierra Encantada.

Tierra Encantada believes in bio-individuality, creating the space to nurture each individual as a whole.

Their location offers a powerful vortex of Pacha Mama energy for healing - bringing together the power of the jungle, wildlife, river, mountains and ocean. Just as they promote a balance and harmony within the body’s energy systems, they prioritize sustainability and eco-friendly practices to offer gratitude, love and balance back to the earth.

What they have curated is absolutely incredible.

Historically, Costa Rica has been the meeting place of tribes for thousands of years. It is the cradle of the North and South, a meeting point for the Incas and the Aztecs, and it is the perfect location for Tierra Encantada as Costa Rica continues onward in it’s rich history of being a meeting place to exchange ideas, vision and go deep within to discover what we have all been seeking.

Tierra Encantada offers more than just a landing place for Wise Warrior Retreats.

It provides access to ancient lands in which we can sit upon to honor our plant teachers and all who have come before us.

We are so incredibly grateful to the Tierra Encantada family for hosting us and holding us so beautifully.

The Tierra Encantada staff is available to you for all logistical requests and to make your retreat experience at their resort an exceptional one. Please note that if you are needing any support on anything retreat-specific, you will want to connect directly with a WWR staff member.