I decided to travel to Costa Rica early in 2018 to escape the cold of the US northeast and catch an early glimpse of summer. I've heard of the epic sunsets and lush jungles in Costa Rica but there's nothing like experiencing it for yourself. Pura vida, translated to 'pure life' is a phrase I heard every single day. No matter where we ended up we were met by friendly locals living a joyful simple life. These photos include some highlights from the trip!