Pura Vida Snorkeling was born out of a love for the ocean, passion for education and community, and a desire to protect them. Our mission is to ensure that generations to come will be able to explore the oceans and witness the incredible biodiversity that we see today.   

We are the first snorkel operation company to be certified as a Green Fins Member in Costa Rica! Green Fins is an initiative of the UN Environment Programme and International Reef World Foundation that focuses on reef conservation through sustainable marine tourism.

We also sponsor local marine research projects conducted by high school students on our boat. They are investigating the health of local coral species, Porites lobata and providing data to the U.S. based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) through the Phytoplankton Monitoring System.

Pura Vida Snorkeling supports the local Costa Rican population and community. Pura Vida Snorkeling is locally owned and operated, providing sustainability not only to the environment, but to the people as well.

Your purchase with Pura Vida Snorkeling goes beyond creating memories, it supports the planet, communities and the future.