

Lovely Summertime Vibes from our Fabulous Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Stop by Colibri's Corner to try our new line of Organic, Vegan, Velvety, Chocolates!

Pura Vida Connections
Jan 20, 2022


Full Wolf Moon Howling Over Our Supernal Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Several people have mentioned they use email much less than before, so you can get the Vine delivered by Whatsapp or Telegram if you prefer.

Pura Vida Connections
Jan 16, 2022


Welcoming a Fragrant 2022 in our Festive Southern Zone of Costa Rica
We at Pura Vida Connections and Colibri's Corner are sending blessings for your health, happiness and sanity in 2022 and beyond!

Pura Vida Connections
Jan 9, 2022


Traffic fines up to ¢ 6,300 higher
If you are going to vacation or have to run an errand, exercise greater caution and drive responsibly, because traffic fines will be strict

Pura Vida Connections
Jan 4, 2022


🌹 Farewell 2021 🌹 ¡We Will Not Forget You!
We at Pura Vida Connections and Colibri's Corner are sending blessings for your health, happiness, and sanity in 2022 and beyond!

Pura Vida Connections
Dec 30, 2021


Holiday Magic in our Sacred Southern Zone of Costa Rica
For the last two weeks of this year, our Perez Zeledon Feria will be open on Wednesday (when the organic sellers typically come) and ...

Pura Vida Connections
Dec 22, 2021


Meteor Showers and Winter Solstice in our Divine Southern Zone of Costa Rica
The hours of Colibrí's Corner will be:
Wednesday 22 from 7 am to 3 pm. Thursday 23 from 9:30 am to 1 pm
Wednesday 29 from 7 am to 3 pm...

Pura Vida Connections
Dec 15, 2021


My Tico Heart: Katya De Luisa: Living in the Present
As I reflect on these writings about my last four decades living in Central America, I’m aware that life is really just a growth experience.

Pura Vida Connections
Dec 15, 2021


Welcome Summertime to our Stupendous Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Welcome New Subscribers & Pura Vida Blessings To All!

Pura Vida Connections
Dec 9, 2021


My Tico Heart: Katya De Luisa; Non-Profits & a Pandemic
Cal had read my book on dementia and was very impressed with the information, especially its relationship to the spiritual aspects related.

Pura Vida Connections
Dec 8, 2021


Welcome December With an Eclipse and Meteor Showers over our Magical Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Mil gracias a Jory Freimann for this gorgeous capture of two Crimson-fronted Parakeets (Perico Frentirrojo Psittacara finschi) in Cinchona.

Pura Vida Connections
Dec 2, 2021


My Tico Heart: Katya De Luisa; Almost Blind
At the church, I met Lisa, an 82-year-old woman with Parkinson’s. She was looking for someone to share her house. She was offering it as...

Pura Vida Connections
Dec 1, 2021


Gratitude for Life in our Abundant Southern Zone of Costa Rica
We are well equipped and happy to do your shopping for you, and send it to you by messenger or taxi, whatever is appropriate.

Pura Vida Connections
Nov 25, 2021


My Tico Heart: Katya De Luisa; The Terrraba Indigenous
I started selling their gourd handcraft in ex-pat communities where I was pet sitting and at local farmer’s markets. I had a regular stand..

Pura Vida Connections
Nov 24, 2021


Remembering Jan Hart
I met Jan at Bazooka’s one day after going to the feria. I had no idea that she would be there. Sitting at the table with newfound friends,

Pura Vida Connections
Nov 24, 2021


Russ Giles, age 71, passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, October 25th.
To Sheri, his wife, says, “he is her everything – her hero and rock who lives forever in her heart and soul”. Russ never had children, only

Pura Vida Connections
Nov 23, 2021


Lunar Eclipsing in our Extraordinary Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Dearest Loved Ones; Colibri's Corner just celebrated 13 years at our Feria as well as 13 years publishing The Chayotevine.

Pura Vida Connections
Nov 19, 2021


My Tico Heart: Katya De Luisa; Homeless Housesitting
Among the expats in San Isidro, there was a sense of community and sustainable living with a consciousness for protecting nature.

Pura Vida Connections
Nov 17, 2021


November Brings More Rain & More Love to our Exciting Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Looking forward to seeing you at the Feria from 7am to 3pm on Thursdays and 9:30am to 1pm on Fridays.

Pura Vida Connections
Nov 12, 2021


My Tico Heart: Katya De Luisa, Gypsy Living
Around that time, I received another seminar offer from the Smeidling Training Center for Nurses in Arkansas. The travel itch reappeared and

Pura Vida Connections
Nov 10, 2021







