Artisan Spotlight: Costa Rica (Pt. 1)

costa rica is where it all began.

We’re proud to say that 9 years later, we still have an amazing team of dedicated artisans in Costa Rica handcrafting your favorite bracelet styles. We wanted to introduce you to a few team members, and let them tell you how working with Pura Vida has impacted their life!

Meet Diego!

Name: Diego Rodríguez Alvarado.

How long have you been making Pura Vida product: 1 year.

Favorite bracelet style: Born to be Wild and Midnight Waves.

 Favorite food: Olla de Carne (Costa Rican Beef Stew).

Favorite memory: The day I married Sonia (who works with Pura Vida too!)

How working with Pura Vida Bracelets has impacted your life: It has been a beautiful experience. The bosses have always been very kind and the schedule has given me time to spend with my family, best job ever!!!

Meet Dayana!

Name: Dayana Álvarez Marín.

How long have you been making Pura Vida product: 1 year.

Favorite bracelet style: Original Citrus Surfline.

 Favorite activity: Reading!

Favorite memory: When my daughter, Cristal, was born. She is now 7 years old.

How working with Pura Vida Bracelets has impacted your life: It has been a very beautiful experience that has allowed me to be able to pay my bills, it has helped me to develop better as a person.

Meet Luis!

Name: Luis Arroyo Obando.

How long have you been making Pura Vida product: 1 year.

Favorite bracelet style: Original Born to be wild.

 Favorite activity: I like to play soccer and watch movies.

Favorite food: Cantonese rice.

How working with Pura Vida Bracelets has impacted your life: I have met many people and have learn a lot from each one of them, I have come to understand that we all have different abilities and to have more patience and to be more responsible.

Check back next week to meet more of our team!