Central America Best/Worst List

posted by Kevin and Mandy

05.01.2011 - 06.03.2011

As a homage to Central America, we compiled a best and worst list for entertainment, for debate, or for future C.A. travelers:

1. Best Beach: Playa Hermosa, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
2. Best Food ~ Local Faire: Mexico
3. Best Food ~ Variety/International: Panama
4. Best Meal: El Camello, Tulum, Mexico
5. Best Public Transportation: Mexico
6. Worst Public Transportation: Costa Rica
7. Best Overall Hostel: Omega, Pico Bonito National Park, Honduras
8. Worst Overall Hostel: Hostel Liberia, Liberia, Costa Rica
9. Best Wildlife: Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
10. Best Ruins: Tikal, Guatemala
11. Friendliest Locals: Honduras
12. Best Local Beer: Belikin (Belize)
13. Best Local Liquor: Local Dark Rum (Belize)
14. Best Beans/Rice/Chicken: Kevin ~ Bus Station Food Vendor in Dangrigia, Belize; Mandy ~ La Jungla Soda in Uvita, Costa Rica
15. Most Overrated: Granada, Nicaragua
16. Most Underrated: Isla Bastimentos, Panama
17. Best Tour: Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
18. Best Score: $8/Kilo grouper fish bought on beach in Samara, Costa Rica that fed us for 3 days
19. Best Deal: $14/night room at Hostel Jaguar on Isla Bastimentos, Panama
20. Most Likely to Return to: Panama