Originally Posted by
Budapest
We want to go to Central America from December 1 - 8. Have never been there. We are looking for something low stress, possibly all inclusive, but want to go to a place where there is more to do than sit at a beach. Would appreciate some culture, hiking. We try to stay away from really touristy places. Any place that is sunny, clean and safe works for us. Any recommendations are appreciated.
From the frequency of posts in this forum, it should be clear that Costa Rica is ultra-touristy with Panama not far behind. If you want something less touristy try El Salvador or Nicaragua, which both have incredible hiking and culture.
Also I would avoid all-inclusive and travel independently to get the best hiking and culture.