stackyFACTSNeed to say hello, goodbye, or acknowledge a minor tragedy? 'Pura Vida' is the linguistic duct tape of Costa Rica. Translating to 'pure life', it is an all-encompassing phrase that justifies their intensely laid-back approach to literally everything.
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