> what other stuff did you do/see that sticks out i spent 4 months backpacking from cancun to san jose costa rica and it was really fun, seen mayan ruins till i was sick of them, went surfing, took spanish classes seen a few live volcanoes. it was awesome and cheap. i spent $5/night on hostels, and maybe $20/day for daily activities and $20/night out drinking. it was cheap and really fun good adventure. my fave was probably this place.   hdowqy&pp=ygunc3vtzwmgy2hhbxb5ia%3d %3d it had a big ass water cave where you would have to swim like 10 feet underwater to the next room, no way it would be allowed in the us. if you ever want a fun cheap trip you can go balls to the wall (hookers and cocaine included) in guatemala for 2 weeks for like $1k. you can get flights on spirit toe guate city for $50 from fort lauderdale fl.
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