Latest
VIVAFlorblanca | A New Look
Welcome to the new home and new look of VIVAFlorblanca! We’re so excited to bring you stories from Florblanca, from our people, and from our guests. For so many of our guests, Florblanca is a beacon of rustic luxury where the Pura Vida life is ever-present. Artists, surfers, designers, chefs, couples, families, and adventurous, […]
Staff Spotlight | Alonso Alvarado
Alonso Alvarado is the man we rely on to get things done around here. He is Florblanca’s Operations Manager and since he joined our team in 2014, Alonso has been invaluable to maintaining the level of beauty and luxury our guests have come to treasure. Alonso was born and raised in the city of Puerto […]
Greenhouse Gardening @ Florblanca
At Florblanca, we embrace eco-tourism, wanting our guests to feel immersed in our place and our culture. There are many ways we seek to do this – through local activities and exploration, through the natural landscape and environment, and through the food we serve at Néctar. Over five years ago, we launched our vivero, our […]
Growth & Balance at Florblanca Pilates
“Every moment of our life can be the beginning of great things.” ~ Joseph Pilates At Florblanca Pilates we continue to invest in what we can offer you – from new group class workouts and equipment to integrated pilates, physiotherapy and osteopathy sessions for injury prevention and rehabilitation. Our passion and our goal is to […]
Dining
Food as Culture
You can tell from the first bite. This food is something special, something made with care. The dedication to your food begins well before your plate is served. It starts with relationships between Chef Belen and the locals who proudly produce the food. The farmers, fishermen, and ranchers are our friends and neighbors, and their […]
Videos
Where We Belong | Cody
When Cody arrived in Costa Rica, she had a dream of exploring a new culture and environment. Now she is raising a family and living the pura vida life she dreamed about.
Now Is Your Time
Florblanca welcomes you to come stay, explore, and relax with us. Enjoy private villas, a full service Spa, and a restaurant with delicious, locally sourced dishes.
Where We Belong | Stefano
Stefano came to Costa Rica over 25 years ago. His love of the country, of the people, and of the yoga culture has helped make Costa Rica his home all this time.
Nectar Restaurant
Here at Néctar Restaurant, our focus is on locally sourced ingredients and made-from-scratch dishes that are closely tied to our culture and our environment.
Life in the Open
Our open-air villas provide the perfect balance of luxury, privacy, and a close connection to nature and the outdoors.
Where We Belong | Lucia
In our Where We Belong Series, we meet Lucia, Florblanca's Pilates program director, an avid surfer, and a beautiful soul. Watch her video here.
Where We Belong
Where We Belong – Cody
“Costa Rica has taught me that happiness comes in the simplest of moments” Costa Rica is a vast and wild place, with beauty in the freedom and energy of the land and its culture. Cody has found her life here, embracing Costa Rica in all its wildness and finding joy in nature, in her community, […]
Beginner’s Mind
Yoga, for me, is a mix between science and heart ~ Stefano Costa Rica is a special place to practice yoga. We have a beautiful and natural landscape, a culture that embraces community, and visitors from around the globe who bring their unique worldview. The shala at Florblanca is our favorite place for yoga in […]
Warmth and Light
Pura vida means everything to Costa Ricans. It’s how life is. As a team, we work together to create an environment of service to our guests. We want everyone to have the experience they’re looking for, whether that’s rest and relaxation or exciting adventures (or both!), and we strive to make every experience special. No […]
Balance & Connection
For me, Pilates is my life. Our vision at Florblanca is to create a haven for our community and our guests that provides whatever outlet you’re seeking for health, wellness, and rejuvenation. We offer daily yoga and Pilates in a gorgeous, unique, and inspiring environment. Spa Bambu is here for refreshing the body and skin […]
