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Costa Rica is the<\/em> p<\/strong>lace to disconnect from the world. Visitors can swap technology and tw<\/strong>eeting for an energising morning yoga session in a rainforest, a midday jungle trek and\u00a0<\/strong>an afternoon surf lesson in a laidback Caribbean coastal town. They can reboot and recharge at one of the country\u2019s wellness hotels, many of which have practitioners which focus on the\u00a0<\/strong>mind as much as the body.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Costa Rica is not only r<\/strong>enowned for\u00a0<\/strong>being one of the happiest places on Earth, but also one where people live the longest. The Nicoya Peninsula has one of the highest\u00a0<\/strong>percentages of ce<\/strong>ntenarians in the world, and the region has been declared a<\/strong>s an official \u2018blue zone\u2019 (one of five geographic areas in the world where people live statistically longest) by explorer and researcher Dan Buett<\/strong>ner.<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Visitors should live this \u2018Pura Vida\u2019<\/em>\u00a0lifestyle whilst in Costa Rica, taking home new healthy habits, starting with its healthy food based mainly on grains including rice and beans (called \u201cgallo pinto\u201d when mixed). No trip is complete without drinking the calcium-rich water, indulging in the fresh fruits and sampling the local coffee. Other Pura Vida wellness experie<\/strong>nces can include \u2018forest baths\u2019 (breathing in the fresh air of the\u00a0<\/strong>forest) a<\/strong>nd \u2018earthing\u2019 (barefoot walks on the earth\/sand). Reaching 100 is not guaranteed, but relaxation is!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Visitors hoping for a slice of Zen should head to the lesser known corner of Costa Rica \u2013 the Osa Peninsula. Located on the South Pacific coast, this region is a haven for those looking to experience complete unspoilt beauty and escape Wi-Fi. The opportunities for exploration are endless; iconic activities include watching the magnificent humpback whale migration, exploring the mangroves by kayak and the beaches and mountains on a recreational cycling tour, bird-watching, yoga, forest bathing and having a healthy organic meal on the beach. The area is also home to Corcovado National Park, the largest of Costa Rica\u2019s parks and home to some of the most unique wildlife in the world.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As well as being a wellness oasis, Costa Rica is an adventure playground. Being active and outdoors is a vital aspect of the \u2018Pura Vida\u2019<\/em> ethos and something which is an integral part to any wellness holiday to the country. Visitors can expect sunrise yoga, beach Pilates and al fresco group meditation. However they can also learn something new and challenging, such as surfing, horse riding, bird watching and paddle boarding.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n No wellness holiday to Costa Rica is complete without a visit to the hot springs, which are said to have healing and restorative properties due to the high mineral content. Visitors can harness the water for personal renewal by letting positive energy flow throughout the body. Arenal, Rincon de la Vieja, Miravalles Volcano, Orosi area, Perez Zeledon and the Caribbean are the country\u2019s best destinations for thermal soaks, some of them boasting highly-rated hot springs, mud baths and spa facilities.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Reconnect with nature at a wellness retreat\u00a0 Costa Rica is the place to disconnect from the world. Visitors can swap technology and tweeting for an energising morning yoga session in a rainforest, a midday jungle trek and\u00a0an afternoon surf … Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1318,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[7,1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puravidauniversity.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1302"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puravidauniversity.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puravidauniversity.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puravidauniversity.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puravidauniversity.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1302"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.puravidauniversity.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1302\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1321,"href":"https:\/\/www.puravidauniversity.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1302\/revisions\/1321"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puravidauniversity.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1318"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.puravidauniversity.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1302"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puravidauniversity.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1302"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.puravidauniversity.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1302"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Live the Pura Vida lifestyle\u00a0<\/span><\/span>
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<\/strong><\/h4>\nDrop of the radar\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nLearn something new\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nEnjoy the volcanic hot springs\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nFor more information about Costa Rica and wellness go to <\/strong>www.visitcostarica.com<\/strong><\/a><\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"