Keith's (Entre Amigos Hostel) in Urique. The Mariposas Monarcas outside Anganguero. The slippery, slimy tunnels of Guanajuato. The Espinazo del Diablo, uphill from Mazatlan. Either of the main roads between Oaxaca and the coast, checking first for political instabilities which show up as roadblocks. Plus a bunch more I haven't thought of yet. These are not exactly hidden gems, and for the first two I'd check ahead because it's been a while for me. But they're all vaguely close to your route.
I don't want to go on and on, especially since we have no idea where you've already been or what you're looking for--"hidden gems" covers a lot of ground. But as an American, I'd suggest a stop at El Mozote in El Salvador.
Hope that's helpful.
Mark
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