Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Located along the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, Puntarenas is a great place to see native wildlife ranging from scarlet macaws to the alpha predator of Central America: the jaguar. Surfers from around the world regard this region of Costa Rica as prime surfing waters. As one of the country's leading fishing ports, Puntarenas is the perfect place to enjoy fresh seafood, including ceviche de corvine - bits of fresh fish marinated in lime juice with onions, peppers and spices.

Panama Canal (Cruising)
"The land of the divided, the world united." It's hard to imagine a more fitting motto for what in no uncertain terms irrevocably changed the Western Hemisphere forever. For fifty miles the canal transects the exotic emerald jungles of Panama and gives one an appreciation of what a Herculean task it was to build this waterway before the advent of computers and giant earth movers.

Montego Bay, Jamaica
Jamaica's second-largest municipality is home to open-air markets, resorts and an eclectic mix of Jamaican personalities. It's noisy, charming and a good place to immerse yourself in local culture. Sidewalk domino games, shopping arcades like St. James and Fantasy Plazas and the world-famous Doctor's Cave Beach, which is fed by mineral springs, all await the eager explorer.

Huatulco, Mexico
This is indeed a place where recreation and ecology are in perfect harmony. At the foot of the Sierra del Sur Mountains, Huatulco is actually made up of nine distinct bays. The turquoise waters are home to an abundance of sea life and provide a delightful aquatic playground for visitors. On land, shopping and dining establishments are outnumbered only by the number of beaches in the area: thirty to be exact.

Acapulco, Mexico
An enduring image that's been repeated countless times on television and in movies is the brave Mexican cliff diver. These fearless souls often plunge over 100 feet into rock-infested waters; definitely a "don't try this at home (or here)" endeavor. If that's too much exhilaration, pull up a hammock, soak up the sun and surf on Acapulco's world-famous beaches.

Cristobal Pier, Panama
A star among our fabulous Panama itineraries, the port of Cristobal serves the cities of Colón and Panama City. It's a popular stepping off point for travelers wishing to explore the many sights and attractions both in the interior of Panama and along the coast.

Costa Maya, Mexico
In this port city just to the south of Cancun and Cozumel, you'll find a variety of shore excursions available that can take you to the interior of Mexico to explore Mayan ruins, ancient forts and villages, or storybook lagoons and beaches for aquatic recreation.