Perhaps the most popular and least expensive way to learn more about the culture and language – is through living with a local family during your stay here.

Pura Vida makes this service available to both students and budget minded travelers looking for an alternative to hotels and restaurant living.

Homestay accommodations include a private room, breakfast and dinner, and laundry service. Pricing is by the week (7 days).

Most homestay hosts have simple homes in residential areas near our school. What they have in common is their interest in foreign students, their ability to care for them and their need to make ends meet.  

Most homes have telephones and television – but few have internet service. No worries, at Pura Vida we have WI-FI, voice over IP telephones and everything else you need to stay in touch with the world. 

So, as they say, this is a true win-win situation for everyone involved: you learn more about the culture and language, they learn a bit about your world, and everyone benefits from the experience.

Pura Vida carefully screens and monitors our homestay hosts – and based upon your feedback we continuously improve the service we offer.