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.
06/18/2015
Love the bracelet.
06/18/2015
Quick, seamless shopping experience. Fast delivery and quality items.
06/18/2015 , TN
love the anchor bracelet, as does my sister whom i bought another one for. great product...and fun to wear!
06/18/2015 , NY
Love your products, the wear, the color, the quality. One of a kind beauty.
06/18/2015
I enjoyed looking at all the different types of bracelets and accessories. I was given on as a gift and I love it. Cannot wait to get my order.
06/18/2015 , TX
The bracelets arrived a day early and I absolutely love them. I will be ordering more. My only issue is I can't seem to get my password to work on the site and I have tried numerous times. I will call today to see if I can get it fixed. Thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
06/18/2015
Slow to arrive. Good quality
06/18/2015 , CT
Got as gift for 2 teenage girls - they love them! Gorgeous colors online but did not see them - ladies are far away.
06/17/2015 , IL
Fun looking and exploring all the different kinds of bracelets, etc. Will return and recommend to all.
06/17/2015
I love these bracelets! All my friends talk about them so I wanted to see what all the talk was about. Love them so much!! Will definitely order more in the future!
06/17/2015 , NC
Great bracelets. My daughters put them on as soon as we got them!! I like helping out the workers in costa Rico too!!
06/17/2015 , GA
I love my new bracelet & can't wait to add to my collection. Over & over again.
06/17/2015
Very well done
06/17/2015
I really love the pura vida bracelts and the fact that they help give people in Costa Rica jobs. I just feel that the sets that are more than 50$ are a little pricy. The anchor bracelets and the beaded ones as well.
06/17/2015 , CA
Awesome
06/17/2015
Great
06/17/2015 , AZ
Can't wait to get my new bracelets!!
06/17/2015 , PA
The product came quick and the quality was superb! You've got a returning customer here :)
06/17/2015 , CT
Excellent website, easy to navigate and quick checkout.
06/17/2015 , MD
I would like the infinity bracelet in purple!!!
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