Meals at Pura Vida are primarily organic and plant-based, and always wholesome and nourishing.
Pura Vida’s chefs have a background in Mexican cuisine, along with training from Californian chefs – creating a fusion menu loved by guests.
“Food was delicious and plentiful, always freshly prepared by the kindest local women.”
— Mira, TripAdvisor
“The food was delicious and over the top healthy (served buffet style) so many recipes I wanted to bring home.”
— Judy, TripAdvisor
“There is absolutely no pretense, it is the real deal. The food was divine, healthy and delicious.”
— Nadia, TripAdvisor
“ I am a vegan and LOVED the food – hand made fresh with no added salt or sugars, extremely nourishing and delicious!.”
— Allyson, TripAdvisor
For this retreat, we’re going to be co-planning the meals precisely. But below you can see some of what the chefs typically do…
Breakfast Examples
Fruit salad with pineapple, papaya, and kiwi
Chia pudding with mango, blueberry, blackberry, and turmeric
Granola and yogurt or coconut milk
Apple and coconut oatmeal
Tortillas, eggs, black beans, homemade hot sauce, and cheese
Hash browns or roasted potatoes
Coffee and tea served with dairy and plant based milks
Lunch Examples
Fresh greens salad with sprouts
Vegan spring rolls with beets, carrots, seed mixture, and spinach
Guacamole with tortilla chips or crackers
Brocolli salad with red onion and peppers
Plaintain patties with oat and coconut
Handmade empanadas with cheese or black beans
Dinner Examples
Fresh salad with spinach, mixed greens, pear, and pecans
Mung bean veggie burgers with cabbage
Carrot and mushroom soup with coconut milk
Rice with corn and garlic
Roasted beans and asparagus
Chile relleño with cheese, pepper, corn, and spices
Freshly caught fish option cooked in banana leaves
Pura Vida also offers an all-day juice bar with fresh-squeezed juices and healthy snacks for purchase.
Yelapa is a 10-minute walk away with local shops, cafés, and restaurants.
And as always, we’ll have some drinks and light snacks on hand for you too.