In this episode of Pura Vida Stories, Samantha shares why Costa Rica is more than just a pretty place — it’s a whole new way of life.

From jungles that breathe and howl, to slow mornings under mango trees, to the contagious joy of pura vida… Costa Rica is not a destination — it’s a mindset.

We talk about:
– Wildlife that feels like it’s auditioning for a nature show,
– Real adventures, from cloud forest ziplining to surprise waterfalls,
– Why we test every tour ourselves before recommending it,
– And how travel can be personal, slow, and deeply human.

Samantha also shares what makes GoExploreWith.me different — a picky, local-first travel company that only recommends what we love.

🎧 Whether you're dreaming of your first trip or planning your return to paradise, this episode will get you closer to the real Costa Rica.

🌴 Discover hidden gems, avoid tourist traps, and travel like a local.

👉 Visit our website: ⁠https://goexplorewith.me⁠

🎁 Download our free eBook: ⁠“10 Hidden Gems in Costa Rica You’ve Never Heard Of”⁠

Let’s explore the real Costa Rica — together.

#costarica #puravida #uvita #travelpodcast #goexplore #sustainabletravel #whaletail #ecotourism #costaricatravel

Welcome to the first episode of Pura Vida Stories, the travel podcast from GoExploreWith.me – your honest, local travel companion in Costa Rica.

In this episode, we share:
– how GoExploreWith.me started on the Pacific coast,
– why we test every tour and place ourselves before recommending it,
– and why we believe travel should be real, local, and personal.

Every year, Costa Rica welcomes millions of visitors. But most of them get stuck in the same tourist traps. Same beaches. Same “Top 10” lists. Same overpriced tours.

We want to change that.

We’re not a giant agency. We’re picky locals who care. We only suggest what we’ve personally experienced — and what we truly love.

🌴 Discover hidden gems, avoid tourist traps, and travel like a local.

👉 Visit our website: https://goexplorewith.me
🎁 Download our free eBook: “10 Hidden Gems in Costa Rica You’ve Never Heard Of”

Let’s explore the real Costa Rica — together.

#costarica #puravida #uvita #travelpodcast #goexplore #sustainabletravel #whaletail #ecotourism #costaricatravel