Hi Jordan,
Some questions on this forum are so big they make my head hurt. I had good luck using a pamphlet written by one of your fellow Canadian adventurers. Sjoerd Bakker wrote: Economical hotels in Mexico and Central America.
Quite a good self-published pamphlet with street diagrams that easily guide you to cheap places to stay with secure parking. Saved me a lot of wandering around since he has already done the legwork.
The problem is, you are on the road so the internet is your best option. Also, the young backpacker crowd know where the cheap cool places are. If you can somehow network with other travelers on the road via email that is also another good way. There is also alot of country specific accommadation info both here and on Advrider.com you can find with search.
Moderate hotels are cheaper in southern Mexico and Guatemala. And by the time you get to Honduras 200 lempiras will get you a nice room.
There is nothing wrong with your current method, by the way.
Kindest regards,
John Downs
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