Pura Vida Adventures

Surfing was something thats so different than what I do in my normal life. Pura Vida Adventures taught me to slow the "eff" down, enjoy life, and just chillall while hanging out in an incredible place, eating fantastic food, and having conversations that made me laugh so hard I snorted pineapple-smoothie out of my nose. And the second time was even more incredible than the first. As soon as I walked through the gates of the hotel I had a smile on my face and literally did cartwheels and handstands on the beach my first afternoon there. I fell even more in love with surfing, and more than that, definitely consider Pura Vida my safe haven and happy place. I love the people it attracts, the positive attitudes everyone brings, and the fact that it creates connections that last long beyond the trip. And yeah, Im already planning on heading back for round three in the not-so-distant future! I love you guys!

The best moment was the first time I caught a solid wave. Amazing!!! I cant believe that just two and half months ago I couldnt swim and now I am actually surfing and loving it!! There is nothing like facing your fears. After that, I was like, bring it on, I can do anything. This adventure was revitalizing, relaxing, and healing all in one and went far beyond my expectations. Im a changed person since this trip and have come back a far better person. I wish I could share this experience with everyone.

Pura Vida gives you the whole experience - the surf, the food, the bonding. Most importantly though - I would like to really highlight how AWESOME your staff is. They were all professional in and out of the water but at the same time, super fun. They really looked out for us and we could all tell that they really wanted us to learn and do well. I honestly can not say enough about how great this camp is... SO worth the bruises and cuts, the bug bites and the tacky bathing suit tans we all come back with. I'd do it all over again in an instant.