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For Ticos, the term "Pura Vida" is an expression of happiness, optimism, and living life to the fullest.  

Do you know what the expression Pura Vida means to the Ticos? We will tell you here

For Ticos, the term "Pura Vida" is an expression of happiness, optimism, and living life to the fullest.  It is impossible to visit Costa Rica without hearing this phrase continuously.

How about a quick "Pura Vida 101" lesson? 

As a question, it is equivalent to "how are you?" As a response, it means "very well."

Curiously, the person does not necessarily have to be very well -- the greeting arises automatically because, deep down, its meaning is: “I’m glad to see you and that makes me happy”.

AND as if that were not enough, it is the equivalent to saying "yes" to any question:

_ Do you want me to come with you?
 _ Pura Vida.

It is also used to say “you’re welcome” or “it's nothing”.

_ Thank you so much for coming.
 _ Pura Vida.

Regardless of the context, Pura Vida is always expressed with enthusiasm, sympathy, gratitude and motivation, because it emerges from the soul.

Pura Vida is an expression so embedded in the DNA of Costa Ricans that no one would suspect that it may have arisen from a 1956 Mexican movie with the same name.  The phrase is used by the protagonist throughout the film to refer to good people and beautiful things or situations.

Ticos adopted the term, morphing it to a distinct meaning yet with varied manifestations. It is now so ingrained that it is used by different generations and is part of Costa Rican mainstream culture and identity. More than just a term, it’s a lifestyle.

What does Pura Vida mean?

Looking for an unforgettable family experience? What about learning Spanish in Costa Rica?

This small, but beautiful country is the perfect destination. You know why?

Costa Rica has one of the best Spanish accents because it is clear and neutral, making it easy to learn the language.

It is one of the happiest countries in the world and a premier tourist destination with amazing wildlife.

Friendly locals and many opportunities for linguistic interaction.

Good standards of security and health assistance with the possibility to travel safely throughout the country with your family.

Easy international travel, accessible from most major airline hubs thanks to its geographic position and good services.

Tropical climate year-round, allowing you in one weekend be at the top of a volcano with fresh, crisp air and another one at the beach with shining warm sun rays.

Quality services and good attention anywhere you visit throughout the country.

Tourist transportation or car rentals so you can mobilize throughout the country with your family.

CPI Spanish Immersion School offers you 3 strategic locations for a lifetime family Spanish learning vacation: San Joaquín de Flores near the town of Heredia - a small, quaint area in the Central Valley; Monteverde, a rural town surrounded by an exuberant cloud forest; and Flamingo Beach, on the beautiful Northern Pacific coast.

With the modality of free afternoons for family exploration and adventure, you can have a complete family Spanish immersion experience, open to all ages and skill levels with flexible scheduling.

Why learning Spanish in Costa Rica could be your lifetime family vacation!

Know why Costa Rica is among the 20 richest countries in biodiversity per area.

Did you know Costa Rica’s landmass accounts for only 0.03% of the entire planet's surface? Very small, right?

However, this tiny nation is home to approximately 5% of the species worldwide and, as a result, is listed among the 20 richest countries in terms of biodiversity per area.

That means it is possible to find more species per square mile in Costa Rica than in larger countries such as Brazil or Colombia, where you will need to cover a much larger area to find an equal number of plant and animal species.

Considering only the terrestrial part, which represents 19,729 square miles, Costa Rica is estimated to host half a million species. About 8,500 plants, 220 reptiles, 160 amphibians, 205 mammals and 850 bird species have been identified so far. There are more bird species in Costa Rica than in all of the United States and Canada -- combined!

Located between the Pacific and the Atlantic oceans, Costa Rica serves as a biological bridge connecting North and South America. Thanks to its rugged geography that includes lowlands, mountain ranges and valleys, the country experiences a wide variety of microclimates. Also, more than half of the territory is covered by lush forests and about a quarter is protected by parks and reserves. Costa Rica is a biological hotspot worth exploring!

La Amistad International Park is a perfect example of this great biological wealth. With 479,000 acres, this is Costa Rica’s largest nature park. La Amistad is also a binational protected area, created in 1982 by the governments of Costa Rica & Panama to protect tropical humid and cloud forests on both the Pacific and Atlantic slopes, as well as several indigenous communities.

Tortuguero National Park, on the northern Caribbean coast, is another example of lavish vegetation and abundant wildlife. Its network of navigable canals and lagoons have earned it the name of ‘Costa Rica’s little Amazon’. It is also one of the most important sites for green turtle conservation worldwide.

Other endangered species include the needlefish, which locals called Gaspar, considered a living fossil because of its alligator-like appearance, which has hardly changed in 150 million years. Tortuguero is also home to one of the largest Afro-Caribbean communities in the country.

The Osa Peninsula, located in the south Pacific coast, has been listed by National Geographic as "the most biologically intense place on Earth" due to the exuberance of its tropical forests.

You can learn more about Costa Rica and its great biodiversity by taking online Spanish classes at CPI Spanish Immersion School and reading our blog The Costa Rica Experience.

What makes Costa Rica’s biodiversity so unique?

The warmth of her people & the clarity of their accent, along with the diversity of lush nature, makes Costa Rica an ideal place to learn Spanish. But taking Spanish classes online from home, while waiting for international travel to start anew, also has benefits. The CPI language institute staff based in Costa Rica wants to share with you the 10 main advantages of taking Online Spanish language courses:

Flexibility: multiple schedules help you to best manage your time.

Convenience: connect from anywhere in the world, from any device.

Savings: no commuting means no transport expenses.

Variety of program options: choose the Online Spanish language program that best suits your personal needs, including professional focus.

Learning can be fun: relax into your own personal space during the sessions.

Access to materials: diverse learning resources are available at anytime.

Success: learn the language online as fluently as if you were in a traditional classroom.

Broaden your horizons: speaking Spanish is a useful skill that will open opportunities to interact with people from different cultures.

Expanded skill set: on your next trip to a Spanish-speaking country you can practice and continue to improve what you have learned.

Payoff is huge: when you finally have the opportunity to visit Costa Rica (or any other Spanish-speaking destination) and talk to the locals face-to-face, you will realize it was worth it!

CPI offers you also a hybrid program by combining live format Spanish classes with on-site immersion (at one, two or all three CPI locations) for a maximized and enjoyable learning experience.

10 benefits of studying Spanish online

Learn why professional learning Spanish can open more career opportunities and make your job more effective.

Learning languages will always open doors -- and many will open wide if this learning specializes in your career. A case in point is health care professionals learning medical Spanish face-to-face on-line (or in a Spanish speaking country!). You may wonder what the added value is for you and there are plenty of reasons:

Open up new career opportunities and increase your competitiveness: you will expand your options and marketability: in an increasingly globalized world, professionals who speak more than one language are the most sought after and valued.

Preparedness to carry out your practice in challenging situations: you will be able to use your expertise to help people who speak a different language.

Help you show greater empathy and closeness to your patients: communicating fluently will help you gain better understanding of the patients’ situation and effectively convey possible solutions.

Expand your horizons and your mind in a multicultural world: you will look at your career from a new perspective by interacting with people from different cultures and by adding value through helping others.

Increase your effectiveness as a professional: taking care of those from other cultures will develop your self-confidence to provide a better service.

Be a more effective communicator using professional jargon in another language: this, without a doubt, makes your work more productive.

Give you the opportunity to work in another country: volunteering or working abroad can enrich your career as well as impact your life in many positive ways.

Communicate fluently with colleagues from other cultures: you will be able to exchange information with other professionals within your field of expertise and gain better understanding of other realities.

At CPI Spanish School we design Online Spanish courses and face-to-face content tailored to any profession, examples include: health care, social work, politics, and business.

Why learning professional Spanish can open you doors?

Looking for a meaningful Spanish adventure in Costa Rica? Check out our blog The Pura Vida Experience

The Pura Vida Experience Blog

What does Pura Vida mean?

Why learning Spanish in Costa Rica could be your lifetime family vacation!

What makes Costa Rica’s biodiversity so unique?

10 benefits of studying Spanish online

Why learning professional Spanish can open you doors?

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