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Pura Vida translates to “Pure Life” and is Costa Rica’s unofficial national motto. Now that I have been to Costa Rica and have seen this beautiful country, I understand what Pura Vida is all about.
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I’m a Bay Area mom with midwestern roots. Born and raised in Indiana, I have always had an affinity for travel, adventure and the arts. Before my days of playdates and homework, I worked as a television host, reporter, producer, and actress in Los Angeles.