Halo! Looks like I'm the first one to post here!

I've got a friend who's a backpacking junkie, and he's looking for some destinations in central america that are off the beaten trail. Can anyone suggest a place?

Hola amigo! If you're into surfing, try El Salvador. It's an off-the-beaten path for surfing and it's consistently listed as one of the ten best in the world. Since it's relatively unknown, the beaches there are still unspoiled and uncrowded. If you're into heritage sites, try Mexico's Inca and Maya trails. Since Mexico is one of the world's top tourist destinations, I'm sure there's a whole range of accommodations and tours for all budget types. For beaches, try the lesser-known beaches of Honduras, which is also good for surfing although it caters more to swimmers and sunbathers. :)

Hey! I love taking pictures and I'm planning to have a nice mosaic like album of the different places I've visited. What places in Central America that is really worth a thousand snapshots? Thanks!

Mexico, dude ;) real colorful country! you've got a diversity there--tribes, historical places, real great beaches and beach resorts, very nice architecture...although I dunno if they've lifted the N1H1 swine flu thing. Did they?

I don't think so. :)

Word heritage sites in Panama anyone?