Welcome, Pura Vida Moms Families!
If you’ve landed here, it’s because Christa at Pura Vida Moms knows how important it is to have trusted support when planning family travel to Costa Rica.
That’s why she’s partnered with us at Costa Rica for Kids — so you have a local, mom-run team ready to design the trip your family deserves: fun, safe, and completely stress-free.
Think of us as your Costa Rican mom-friends: we’ll handle the planning, while you focus on the memories.—from meals and hotels to transfers, and tours—so you can just relax and enjoy? That’s exactly what Costa Rica for Kids does.
Founded by travel expert and mom Vanessa Willing, and based right in Costa Rica, her team designs custom family itineraries that are adventurous, enriching, and completely stress-free.
Why Choose Costa Rica for Kids
Planning a family trip to Costa Rica can feel exciting and a little overwhelming. That’s exactly why Costa Rica for Kids exists.
With Costa Rica for Kids, you get:
- Custom itineraries tailored to your family’s pace, style, and interests.
- Kid-friendly hotels, tours, and transportation—all vetted by local experts.
- Stress-free planning, crafted by local travel agents who are also parents—so they truly get what families need.
- Local support in Costa Rica whenever you need it.
Who We’re Perfect For
Costa Rica for Kids is ideal if you:
- Want a full-service, start to finish trip.
- Prefer to let experienced locals handle all logistics.
- Value confidence and ease while exploring Costa Rica with kids.
How It Works
So, no more Googling for hours. No more piecing together TripAdvisor reviews. No more stress. Because with two moms who know Costa Rica inside and out — and truly understand what families need — your trip will be effortless from start to finish.
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Share your family’s travel goals in our quick form.
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Vanessa’s team creates a personalized itinerary that’s kid- and parent-approved.
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Arrive and enjoy Costa Rica! Every detail is already arranged.
Because no two families are the same—but every family deserves an incredible Costa Rica experience.
Sample Family Packages
These are just examples— Get a custom Costa Rica family itinerary built by local experts and parents — just tell us your travel dates
Volcano & Wildlife Adventure
Stay near Arenal Volcano, explore hanging bridges, spot sloths, and soak in natural hot springs.
Why Families Love It:
It’s the perfect Costa Rica family trip — explore Arenal Volcano, spot wildlife in the rainforest, then relax on peaceful Pacific beaches together.
Beach & Jungle
Escape
Split time between Manuel Antonio’s beaches and Monteverde’s cloud forest, with family-friendly tours included.
Why Families Love It:
It’s a dream mix for nature-loving families — misty cloud forests in Monteverde and sunny Manuel Antonio beaches, all in one easy, kid-friendly week.
Ultimate Costa Rica
for Kids
The perfect mix of volcanoes, rainforest, and Pacific beaches—carefully balanced for parents and kids alike.
Why Families Love It:
It’s the ultimate Costa Rica family vacation — volcano views, rainforest adventures, and beach days perfectly balanced for parents and kids alike.
Parent Testimonials
Costa Rica for Kids was awesome! The attention to detail, accommodations, and professionalism of the transportation services surpassed my expectations—I’m so glad I booked with them; the results were incredible.
If you’re shopping around, your search ends here. They really go above and beyond and know exactly where to go and what to do based on your child’s age and your family’s preferences—wonderful people, nice, caring, professional and knowledgeable!
Two Great Options
Through this partnership between Pura Vida Moms and Costa Rica for Kids, you have two ways to plan your trip:
- Get local expertise + full-service planning with Costa Rica for Kids.
- Stay connected to trusted mom-to-mom advice from Pura Vida Moms.
If you want everything arranged for you, Costa Rica for Kids is your go-to partner for a stress-free, unforgettable family trip.