A five week college graduation trip to Costa Rica turned into a business venture for two Southern California friends Griffin Thall and Paul Goodman. Between the beautiful sunsets and the rolling breakers, it wasn't long before these two friends began to deeply appreciate the simple Pura Vida lifestyle and the culture of the people they encountered. This is how it all began...
During a visit to a small community in Costa Rica, they crossed paths with two men named Jorge and Joaquin who were peddling bracelets on the street. The colorful bracelets were handmade in a simple way that seemed to capture the essence of their journey. When they first met Jorge and Joaquin, they were living in a single room with three beds shared by several other members of their family. Seeing this, Paul and Griffin asked them if they would be willing to make 400 bracelets to take back to the United States with them. Jorge was delighted to make such a sell, and the guys were thrilled to help them out, but to everyones good fortune, soon after returning to the states their friendship blossomed into a full-fledged business relationship.
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A five week college graduation trip to Costa Rica turned into a business venture for two Southern California friends Griffin Thall and Paul Goodman. Between the beautiful sunsets and the rolling breakers, it wasn't long before these two friends began to deeply appreciate the simple Pura Vida lifestyle and the culture of the people they encountered. This is how it all began...
During a visit to a small community in Costa Rica, they crossed paths with two men named Jorge and Joaquin who were peddling bracelets on the street. The colorful bracelets were handmade in a simple way that seemed to capture the essence of their journey. When they first met Jorge and Joaquin, they were living in a single room with three beds shared by several other members of their family. Seeing this, Paul and Griffin asked them if they would be willing to make 400 bracelets to take back to the United States with them. Jorge was delighted to make such a sell, and the guys were thrilled to help them out, but to everyones good fortune, soon after returning to the states their friendship blossomed into a full-fledged business relationship.
08/01/2015 , FL
i LOVE all my puravida bracelets and i wear them all the time but the only problem was that one of the bracelets i bought came broken
07/06/2015
Super simple and easy... love that there's free shipping and so many chances to use coupon codes!!
06/23/2015 , CA
Super fast and easy checkout. Product quality is amazing. I wear PureVida bracelets every day, and have worn them for the last 4 years. I love them!
06/20/2015 , CA
amazing! thank you for all you guys do!
06/20/2015 , CA
AWESOME
06/20/2015 , NY
just love the styles...hope they're durable!
06/19/2015
I love Pure Vida, especially the different causes and charities that some of the bracelets support. We recently had a friend pass away at age 20 of congenital heart defects, so finding out that pure vida supports research for this condition was awesome! The bracelets are going to mean a lot to his mother and his sister!
06/19/2015 , OH
I love Pura Vida! they're the only place I get my bracelets from! they are all so colorful and meaningful. plus, they make great birthday presents!
06/19/2015 , PA
Awesome products for a great price! Definitely will be ordering again :)
06/18/2015 , CA
Fast shipping and handling. like the bracelet that i can wet it without wondering if it will tear or break.
06/18/2015 , FL
I'm so glad i found ya'll through my friend who is a rep! I'm super excited for when i get my bracelets!
06/18/2015 , CO
Great!
06/18/2015 , PA
LOVE LOVE LOVE these bracelets !! I got the save the sea turtles!! I love turtles ! I'll definitely be buying all my bracelets from here for now on just bc l I know I'm helping animals !! I also just recently bought like ten more bracelets and the pineapple bag !! So cute !
06/18/2015
Your website is very hard to place an order. I had to call twice to get help. I tried to order hair ties last order and in all the confusion I ordered hair bands. Since we can't return anything I will have to give them away. I love your product however so I will be eager to receive the hair ties finally! Thanks Kathy Macomber
06/18/2015
I love what your products look like and what your company stands for! I chatted with Melissa regarding a question and she was very friendly and helpful.
06/18/2015
this website is convenient
06/18/2015 , CA
great!
06/18/2015 , NY
I absolutely love the cause, having been to Costa Rica myself I will definitely buy again!
06/18/2015 , NY
Second time placing and order. Love these bracelets!
06/18/2015 , CA
Great, easy, quick, and I love the free shipping!!!
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