Next up is Guatemala! Just like the countries around Guatemala, the staple ingredients of the Guatemalan cuisine are corn chilies and beans. The Guatemalan cuisine is influenced by both Spanish and Mayans. Here are a few facts about Guatemala: Capital: Guatemala city Population: about 16.2 million Area: 108 889 km² Currency: Quetzal For my Guatemalan recipe I made jócon…

Next up is El Salvador! As I progress north the food get closer to Mexican food and El Salvador is no exception. Lots of food with corn and masa including pupusas and tamales. Here are a few facts about El Salvador: Capital: San Salvador Population: about 6.4 million Area: 21 041 km² Currency: US dollars For my El…

Next up is Honduras! Honduran cuisine consists of a lot of different regional specialties ranging from tamales to carne asade to arroz con pollo. All very delicious and it seems to me that the food is slowly transitioning to more “Mexican” influence the closer we are getting to Mexico even though it is still very…

Next up is Nicaragua! Nicaraguan cuisine as much of the other countries is composed of 3 main influences: indigenous, Caribbean, and Spanish. The main staple food is corn and a lot of meals integrate it in some way. Here are a few facts about Nicaragua: Capital: Managua Population: about 6.2 million Area: 130 375 km² Currency: Cordoba For my…