October 12-16, 2026
Wellness Week
A Moment of Paz
Take a moment to slow down and discover wellness the Pura Vida way. Explore ways to reconnect with yourself and nature, meet our Wellness Week creators, and bring the feeling home with a digital Passport, playlist, journal prompts and more. Your journey to feeling good starts here.
Zen Types
Choose the Zen Type that feels like you and discover a Pura Vida path to wellness.
Mover
You feel most grounded when you’re moving. Follow a trail through the forest, stretch beneath the trees, or let the rhythm of the waves clear your mind. For you, wellness is an invitation to get out there and feel fully alive.
Restorer
Your ideal getaway leaves room to breathe. Settle into a slower pace, listen to the rainforest, and give yourself permission to do a little less. In Costa Rica, a quiet moment can be the best part of the day.
Explorer
You come alive when you spot a bird in the canopy, take a trail you’ve never walked, or pause to notice how much is happening in the forest around you. Every discovery helps you reconnect with the world.
Nourisher
You connect through flavor, people, and place. A fresh fruit from the market, a meal at a local soda, or a conversation about how food is grown can make you feel right at home. For you, feeling good starts with savoring what’s in front of you.
Try This & Keep Exploring
Mover
Try: Surfing, guided hikes, open-air yoga, and beach walks.
Restorer
Try: Hot springs, spa treatments, forest bathing, and gentle yoga.
Explorer
Try: Guided nature walks, birdwatching, cloud-forest hikes, and wildlife tours.
Nourisher
Try: Farmers market visits, Costa Rican cooking experiences, coffee tastings, and farm-to-table meals.
Mover
Find inspiration for a hike or a surf session in Pavones.
Restorer
Discover Costa Rica’s wellness experiences and places to unwind in warm mineral waters.
Explorer
Wander through Monteverde’s cloud forest or discover the biodiversity of La Selva.
Nourisher
Taste the stories behind Costa Rican cuisine and read about a farm-to-table experience rooted in regenerative agriculture.
Meet the Creators
Jonah Kest
Jonah is based in the United States and shares his passion for yoga by instructing classes, hosting teacher training, and posting on social media. This will be his first time joining the Visit Costa Rica team for Wellness Week.
Meet the Creators
Vanessa Badran
Vanessa is a yoga teacher based in Toronto and shares her passion for yoga on social media. This will be her first time joining the Visit Costa Rica team for Wellness Week.
Digital Participation Zone
Bring a little Pura Vida into your everyday life.
Passport to Pura Vida
Download your digital Passport to Pura Vida and log the wellness moments you discover along the way.
Paz Playlist
Press play on the sounds of Pura Vida. Listen to Latin Pop, Afrobeats, meditation, and wellness sounds for your journey.
Pura Vida Journal Prompts
Make space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself with several wellness-focused journal prompts for daily reflection.
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