Welcome, Costa Rica for Kids Families! If you’ve landed here, it’s because Vanessa and her team at Costa Rica for Kids know that sometimes you’d rather plan your own trip, but still want expert backup you can trust.
That’s where I come in.
I’m Christa, founder of Pura Vida Moms, mom of two, Lonely Planet Costa Rica guidebook writer, and Costa Rica travel expert. I help families like yours create unforgettable trips with all the clarity, confidence, and peace of mind you need, without the overwhelm of doing it all alone.
Think of me as your bilingual, Costa Rica-savvy mom-friend: I’ll give you the tools, tips, and personalized advice to plan your dream trip yourself: efficiently, affordably, and stress-free.
Through my one-on-one travel consults, I’ll guide you through the planning process step by step—answering questions, sharing insider tips, and helping you make smart choices that fit your family’s pace, style, and budget. It’s personalized, practical, and completely pressure-free.
What You’ll Walk Away With:
- Expert guidance without travel agent fees. You stay in control while I help you make smart choices.
- Personalized recommendations. Hotels, tours, and routes that fit your family’s style, pace, and budget.
- Local insights you won’t find online. The hidden gems and cultural tips I’ve used with my own kids.
- Peace of mind. Walk away with a plan you trust, ready to book at your own pace.
- Real answers, not generic advice. I’ll give you honest, experience-based guidance you can actually use.
- A clear, actionable plan. You’ll leave our session knowing exactly what to do next, step by step.
Pura Vida Moms Consults Are Ideal If You…
- Want to plan your own trip but need expert backup.
- Love the DIY approach but feel overwhelmed by options.
- Need quick, clear answers so you don’t waste hours in research.
- Value authentic, family-friendly experiences across Costa Rica.
- Want confidence knowing your plan is safe and kid-approved.
- Appreciate mom-tested advice that keeps your trip running smoothly.
How It Works:
- Choose Your Time: Select a 30- or 60-minute consult, depending on how many questions you have.
- Find a Spot: Pick a time on my calendar that works for you—I keep a flexible weekday schedule to make booking easy.
- Answer a Few Questions: Before we meet, you’ll fill out a short form so I can prepare and make the most of our time.
- Meet One-on-One: We’ll review your trip details—destinations, logistics, and timing.
- Get a Clear Game Plan: You’ll know what to book first, plus tips on airports and transport.
- Follow-Up Support: I’ll send a quick recap so you can reach out with more questions.
PARENT TESTIMONIALS
Christa was an incredible resource in planning our seven-week trip to Costa Rica! We talked with her twice — first to sketch out a broad plan, and again once we had more details to review hotel options and fine-tune our itinerary.
She was incredibly helpful, pointing us in the right direction for where to spend our extended month-long stay in a single location, and even connected us with a school that accepts short-term students for our kids (a total game changer!).
When reviewing hotel choices, she was refreshingly upfront, sharing feedback from a recent client so we could make fully informed decisions.
We also purchased her notes, which she added directly to our planning sheet – such a time-saver and amazing to have direct links ready to go.
Christa made the entire process smoother, easier, and way more fun. Highly recommend! -Amanda D.
I want to say THANK YOU! My son and I had the BEST trip. We spent the first 2 nights at Hacienda Guacheplin. This place is MAGICAL. I want to go back again and again. The staff made us feel so well taken care of, the setting was gorgeous, and it just had very good vibes. It felt much more luxe than I was anticipating. For the price, this was a GREAT CHOICE.
Renting a car was the best advice you gave- it would have been a completely different trip without this- and Adobe was wonderful. The staff were great and they took great care of us.
We did make it down to Tamarindo for a day trip and so glad we saw it and also glad we didn’t stay here.
You gave great advice and the trip was something we will remember forever. I’m already thinking about my next trip there. – Elizabeth M.
Two Great Options
Through this partnership with Costa Rica for Kids, you have two trusted ways to plan:
• Costa Rica for Kids – a full-service, everything-done-for-you trip through my favorite travel agency in Costa Rica.
• Pura Vida Moms – personalized coaching so you can plan your own adventure with expert backup.
Pura Vida Moms is proud to offer exclusively negotiated discounts on a wide range of carefully vetted tours, transportation companies, and accommodations throughout Costa Rica. With some of these discounts, we may also receive a small affiliate commission in return for your booking.
Start Planning Your Trip to Costa Rica Now
Ready to plan your trip? These popular guides cover what to pack, where to go, and how to travel smart with kids.
My Must Have Travel Tools
These are the exact tools I use to travel smart, stay connected, and keep things smooth on the road:
- Rental Cars – I trust Adobe Rent a Car every time. Local, no hidden fees, super family-friendly.
- Unlimited Data– Holafly eSIMs = no roaming, no SIM swaps, just instant data. 5% off here.
- Learn Spanish Together – Rosetta Stone makes it fun and doable before you go. Exclusive deal here.
- Travel Insurance – Peace of mind with World Nomads.
- Top Deals – Never miss a discount!
- Need Extra Help? – Book a 1:1 consult with me. I’ll help you build your dream trip without the overwhelm.
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