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.
Stephanie R.05/12/2014
I wish we could enter more than one promotion code. I don't know why you guys changed that feature, but that is the only thing that annoys me about your company. I would be more likely to buy a lot more if I were able to use more than one promo code. I have referred SEVERAL of my friends to you through facebook so at least I have gotten my20 vouchers. Bring back the feature where I can use more than one code please. Thanks.
Alexis J.05/12/2014
I loved it! I love all the charity bracelets.
LESLEY05/12/2014
AWESOME
Juliana V.05/12/2014
So easy!
Lee A.05/11/2014
Awesome products
Audrey05/11/2014
It was hard to find the bracelets I wanted in stock. The site is designed very well and comprehensive to use, check out was a breeze. However, it wouldn't let me log in even though I had created an account.
Candice05/11/2014
It was so hard to choose a few items! I started out wanting just an anklet, but then I started looking at the other bracelets and I spent a while figuring out exactly what I wanted. I will definitely be making more purchases in the future!
Anonymous Customer05/10/2014
I can always find something I can't live without!
debby C.05/10/2014
I found my shopping experience to be easy, but I was frustrated by so many sold out items. I guess it's a good problem to have, but there were so many bracelets I wanted to order that are sold out :( hope you bring them back soon!
Staci C.05/10/2014
Everything is amazing. From the easiness of the site to the work being done, it's all amazing.
Kimi05/10/2014
You guys have been super helpful with any questions I've had, and all of your reps are incredibly generous! I love this company!
Julie Piwowar05/10/2014
Look beautiful...can't wait to get them!!!
Alberto R.05/09/2014
I'm just going to make another order :D
Anonymous Customer05/09/2014
super easy.
Jordan B.05/09/2014
I adore pura vida bracelets and all they stand for.
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