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In <\/span>Costa Rica<\/span><\/a>, there is a common term that literally translates to \u201cpure life.\u201d But its real meaning goes far beyond that simple translation. The phrase \u201cpura vida,\u201d which can be used as a greeting, farewell, or even a way to say, \u201call is good,\u201d is indicative of the spirit that permeates Costa Rica.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPura vida\u201d is one of those things that must be experienced to be understood. Fortunately, Costa Rica is famous for having some of the world\u2019s best <\/span>hotels<\/span><\/a> \u2013 minimalist resorts that are imbued with a sense of calm, connection to nature, and positivity.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve been to Costa Rica several times and have had the good fortune to visit many resorts. Here are some of our favorite places to get away from the everyday madness of life and begin to discover what it means to live \u201cpura vida.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

El Silencio Lodge<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This luxury eco-lodge is tucked deep in Costa Rica\u2019s Central Volcanic Valley. One of our favorite activities in this lush mountain retreat was to sit in the rocking chairs on our private patio, enjoy the complimentary hot chocolate, and watch the jungle disappear into the mist that rolls over the hills.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Chilling out at El Silencio Lodge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hiking is one of our favorite ways to clear the mental clutter, so we reveled in trekking El Silencio Lodge\u2019s 500-acre property to see some of the dramatic waterfalls that lie deep in the jungle. <\/span><\/p>\n

Iguana Lodge<\/a> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This is another remote jungle retreat. But instead of being in the mountains, it sits on a beautiful stretch of beach in Costa Rica\u2019s verdant Osa Peninsula. You don\u2019t have to totally disconnect here \u2013 the Internet is surprisingly fast \u2013 but the lodge is so relaxing that you won\u2019t feel like doing much more than watching the monkeys jump around the trees.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Viewfinder Tip: Don’t overlook Costa Rica’s impressive Osa Peninsula.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Speaking of wildlife, we saw a sloth that lulls about the property. It didn\u2019t take long before we understood why the sloth moves so slowly; when you live in a place as beautiful as the Iguana Lodge, there is simply no good reason to rush off.<\/span><\/p>\n

Harmony Hotel<\/a> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

We loved the mid-century glamour of the Harmony Hotel. It really felt like a wellness retreat for 1950s movie stars. On our visit, we took our time enjoying beautifully prepared breakfasts, spent too long sipping fresh brewed \u201cchorreador\u201d coffee, and idled away the hours lounging by the classic kidney-shaped pool.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Harmony Hotel’s inviting pool<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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We also took one of the most relaxing yoga classes of our lives in the property\u2019s open-air yoga space. The best part is that the state of Zen doesn\u2019t quickly fade away when your biggest choices of the day include what kind of drink you are going to have and how much time you want to spend walking along the beach.<\/span><\/p>\n

Costa Rica is the perfect place to get away from the rat race and disconnect for a while. Even if you don\u2019t speak Spanish, once you\u2019ve spent some time in Costa Rica, you\u2019ll have a very good idea of what \u201cpura vida\u201d means.<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s your favorite Latin America retreat<\/span><\/strong>?<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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