In Costa Rica, it's impossible not to get caught up in the feeling of Pura Vida, 'pure life'. So whether selecting from the huge range of traditional dishes, dancing the merenge at a fiesta, or cheering a toro brava, 'fighting bull', this book will help you get into the swing. join in the crowd at a rodeo, street festival or salsa club loads of cultural & traveling tips, whether you go by bus, scooter or donkey sections on diving, hiking and surfing includes Lim n Creole, the language of Costa Rica's Caribbean coast music, food, shopping, art & more