Costa Rica Vida

Costa Rica Vida takes you beneath the jungle canopy of this wild, untamed land, where biodiversity is staggering, coastlines are unspoiled, and a "Pura Vida" philosophy permeates daily life. Written by Lale Arikoglu, articles director of Condé Nast Traveler and host of the award-winning Women Who Travel podcast, this deeply personal journey explores Costa Rica's beaches, surf culture, wildlife, culinary scene, and the communities that animate them all. Featuring stunning photography by Oliver Pilcher, Costa Rica Vida captures the tension between ancient wilderness and contemporary vitality. This is not a country of grand cities or manicured grandeur—it is something far rarer: a place where luxury and wildness exist in perfect, exhilarating tension. For those who find beauty in the untouched and adventure in the unknown, Costa Rica Vida is an essential companion to one of the world's most magnificently alive destinations.