Greenspan Eliot. - Frommers Costa Rica 2016

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About the Author

Eliot Greenspan is a poet, journalist, musician, and travel writer who took his backpack and typewriter the length of Mesoamerica before settling in Costa Rica in 1992. Since then, he has worked steadily as a travel writer, food critic, freelance journalist, translator, and personal travel planner, while continuing his travels in the region. In addition to this book, he has authored Frommers Belize, Frommers Cuba, Frommers Ecuador, Frommers Guatemala, Costa Rica For Dummies, and Costa Rica Day by Day.

Dedication

Id like to dedicate this edition, with love, appreciation and gratitude, to Warren Greenspan, November 26, 1932January 11, 2011.

Eliot Greenspan

Acknowledgments

I say this every year, but I continue to be eternally grateful to Anne Becher and Joe Richey, who were instrumental in getting me this gigmuchas gracias. Id also like to thank my parents, Marilyn and Warren Greenspan, who showed unwavering love, support, and encouragement (well, one out of three aint bad) when I chose words and world-wandering over becoming a lawyer or a doctor. Jody and Ted Ejnes (my sister and brother-in-law) deserve a mention; they risked life and limbliterallyleading to two important tips that may help you save yours. (I now believe Ted, and he may have actually almost stepped on a crocodile.) Both Giovana Longhi Garita and Maria Jose Longhi Garita did extensive and meticulous fact checkingmy hats off to their OCD family genes. Finally, all my love to Maria Jose, Fabrizio and Patitas, who continue to accompany me on this journey.

Eliot Greenspan