spent one lazy week at pura vida. mornings at the beach, afternoons at the house napping and reading. the house is very well located, easy walk to wonderful restaurants, perfect for lunch and dinner.
the house was clean, airy and well equipped with air conditioners in each bedroom, flat screen TV (no cable or
tv reception but many fine movies to watch).
can't not mention the roosters in the neighborhood, something you hear through out the town. the air conditioners totally drown out the noise at night, they are quiet in the early evening, you just have to deal with them in the morning and afternoon. we just decided it was part of the local scene and didn't dwell on it. we are going back next year, the beaches are so deserted, the water so blue, the natives very friendly the food so wonderful, why wouldn't we return??
we were greeted by the house managers, given wonderful tips on restaurants, best beaches, grocery stores etc. we found them very helpful and friendly.
we have traveled all over the world, rented house in many countries, we consider every trip an adventure, it's never going to be just like home, if you want a sanitized vacation, stay at a resort. if you want to feel like you live in a neighborhood,if you want to experience a different culture, you are up for an adventure, this is the place for you.
try all the restaurants on the malecon, we are foodies, we din't have one bad meal.