They're horrid, ghastly, gross, unthinkable, gut-wrenching, wonderful and delicious. These are but a few of the adjectives used to describe commonly eaten fare "south of the border" from Mexico to Peru. The expression, "One man's meat is another man's poison" has never seen more fruition than evidenced in these "exotic" foods found throughout Latin America. Just feast your eyes on these taste-tempting treats.
Iguana
Starting off our list is a common delicacy from the Pacific Coast and Caribbean. Although protected in many countries, these green lizards, which can grow to more than 3 feet in length, are a prized stable in Aruba, Bonaire, Panama and Colombia. The eggs are also cooked and eaten even though they're often taken illegally. A sizeable black market for them exists in Cartagena, on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. They're not cheap, but they are good.
