About Your Pura Vida
Helping you build a meaningful life in Costa Rica.
Hola from Costa Rica!
We’re Aaron and Patrick – longtime friends who each felt called to Costa Rica’s way of life. Aaron moved here during the pandemic, Patrick soon followed with his family, and today we live in different regions of the country.
Relocating wasn’t always easy. We faced the same challenges you might be worrying about – navigating residency, finding housing, enrolling kids in school, integrating into a new culture. We built Your Pura Vida to share what we’ve learned and guide others through the process with honesty and clarity.
Our passion is helping people not just move here, but truly find their place. There’s nothing more rewarding than watching someone step into their new home, connect with their community, and realize they’ve found the perfect fit for their next chapter.
Whether it’s a young family enrolling their kids in the right school, a retiree discovering the joy of slower living, or a remote worker building a life in a vibrant new culture, we’re here for that moment when it all clicks — and the dream becomes real.
Our Mission
At Your Pura Vida, our mission is to help people move to Costa Rica in a way that transforms their lives – and honors the country they’re joining. Moving abroad isn’t just about changing your address; it’s about embracing a new culture, community, and way of living.
We’re not another “expat tour” or one-size-fits-all relocation package. We help you determine if Costa Rica is truly the right fit for you – and if it is, we guide you through an ethical, thoughtful, and smooth transition designed for long-term success.
Meet the Team
Aaron
Bailey
Andrea Lasso de la Vega
Benjamin Rojas Chaves
Patrick
Jager
Whether you're a young family, retiree, adventurer, digital nomad, or something in between — we are here to help you turn your dream into reality, just as we have!
Why Choose Your Pura Vida?
We live here.
Real, on-the-ground experience in multiple regions of Costa Rica.
We’re honest.
No sugarcoating, no one-size-fits-all pitch.
We’re responsible.
Relocation that supports communities and the environment.
We’re immigrants, too.
We help you not make the same mistakes we (and so many others) did.
We empower you.
We give you the tools and confidence to navigate life here on your own.
Responsible Relocation
Our Approach to Moving Abroad
We believe in purposeful immigration. Too often, international newcomers – aka “expats” – contribute to rising housing prices, isolate themselves in “expat bubbles,” rely on their native language and customs, and fail to integrate into local life. At Your Pura Vida, we guide those who want to relocate ethically: people who are committed to being part of Costa Rican society, supporting local businesses, hiring locally, and contributing positively to their communities. Moving abroad isn’t just about finding a new home; it’s about becoming an active participant in a new country.