John P. Cross 
Costa Rica: the Pura Vida Country 
A Travel Guide

Travelers today are increasingly interested in ecotourism travel in exotic locations. Costa Rica is probably the most popular ecotourism location due to its national parks, rare wildlife, and adventure activities such as trekking, zip lining, and rafting.

John P. Cross, a seasoned traveler and passionate environmental advocate, shares a new guide focused on helping travelers of all ages and experience levels to embrace the Pura Vida (pure life) in Costa Rica. Cross leads others on a roadmap through this inviting country while sharing practical advice and tips on how to properly budget, pack, and use an app when planning a trip. Additionally, Cross provides insight into history of Costa Rica, the city of San Jose, and other popular sites. Included is a packing checklist, a mini-Spanish Dictionary, and lists of popular restaurants and hotels.

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The Author: John P. Cross is a world traveler who is now writing about his travel and adventures from around the world. He is a former college instructor and has worked in publishing for forty years. He has many exciting experiences to share with the reading audience. He is a seasoned traveler.
His hobbies are travel, photography, and the study of foreign languages. He has great respect for other cultures. Language, and geography, especially Spanish and Latin America. Cross has a B.A. in History with a minor’s in Spanish and English from Troy University. His M.A. is from the University of Alabama in History, and a minor in Geography, and Spanish as his language study.
Cross has taught in a high school, the University of Louisiana Lafayette, and the University of Alabama. He makes his home in Atlanta, GA. USA. The airport is ATL.