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Pura Vida Ride

Las Catalinas at Playa Danta, Playa Potrero 5000, Costa Rica
506-2654-6137
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Type: Water Sports
Owner description: Pura Vida Ride is located 50 meters from the waters edge in one of the most spectacular setting in Costa Rica. We provide Stand-Up-Paddle, Mountain... more » Owner description: Pura Vida Ride is located 50 meters from the waters edge in one of the most spectacular setting in Costa Rica. We provide Stand-Up-Paddle, Mountain Bike, Kayak and snorkel rental and sales and offer a range of guided tours, lessons, adventure packages, and transportation services. Our outfitter store also offers a full service General Store offering the best coffee, pastries, ice creams, drinks and snacks on the Gold Coast of Guanacaste.Welcome to our Playground: Nature built it; we supply the toys. « less
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Red Deer, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Took their bikes for a ride on the trails in the area. Great bikes, challenging trails, good work-out and lots of wildlife to see.

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Glen Head, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

The staff at Pura Vida Ride could not have been cooler or greater with our kids. If in the area I highly recommend you visit the beautiful beach and see all that Pura Vida Ride has to offer. They helped make our family vacation so memorable.

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Mount Forest, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Our boys rented boogie boards from Pura Vida Ride and had a great time at Playa Danta. We each had the absolute best cup of coffee there. It is a top class operation with great staff. Lola's next door is wonderful too.

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

This was our second visit to Pura Vida Ride. This time there was a triathlon so the place was throbbing with music and life. The high standards of friendliness and rental equipment is maintained. The coffee they serve is made me swoon. There is a tough mountain bike trail, fabulous surf for ocean activities and the usual glory of a... More

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Eugene, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

Playa Danta, just north of Potrero, is the best way to enjoy the sun and warm water of Costa Rica! We really enjoyed Devon and Eric, and all the rentals available at Puravidaride. The kids loved the sea kayaks, and the standup paddle boards were a great way to see the bay and the beach from the water. Lolas is... More

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

Great place to rent stand up paddles. You have to try a banana chocolate chip muffin! Really friendly staff.

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Takoma Park, MD
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

This is the place to go for local experience of the sea near Potrero. Great people, great facilities, great time all around.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

I have wanted to try SUP for a while now and I am so glad I did at Pura Vida Ride. I fell off many times, but was able to get back on and stand after doing as I had been instructed. I really got the hang of it...sort of...for a beginner... after a short time. I rented for two... More

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Kelowna
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

My sister and I went paddle boarding at Pura Vida Ride and had an amazing time. Erick was such an awesome instructor and really helped improve my technique. The rest of the staff were so friendly and great as well! The beach that they're located on (Playa Danta) is gorgeous and has a really peaceful vibe. The water was nice... More

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

This is an amazing place; extraordinary beach club and best of all, ran by great people. Erick was great, not only helpful but also very nice with tips and recommendations on do's and don'ts when kayaking and paddling. The scenery is out of this world; its a perfect place for any kind of activity being it adventure in the ocean,... More

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