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Colón (Panama)
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Colón is the capital of Colón province and the second-largest city in Panama. As a free-trade area, Colón is an important economic site. The cathedral and the statue-lined promenade, known as "Paseo Centenario", are well worth seeing.
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At Sea
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Santa Marta (Columbia)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 18:00
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Santa Marta, founded in 1525 making it the oldest city in Columbia, lies by the highest coastal mountain range in the world, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. The snow-covered peaks of Pico Colon and Pico Bolivar are 5,775 m above sea level and just 45 km from the tropical beaches of the National Park Tayrona. Thus, the city is the ideal starting point for mountain trecks, trips to the beach and to archaeological sites such as Pueblito and Ciudad Perdida. Santa Marta is where the most famous South American ever, Simon Bolivar, died. His dream of a united Spanish-speaking nation was never realised.
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Cartagena (Columbia)
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Cartagena was founded in 1533 by Pedro de Heredias, a Spaniard and companion of Columbus, as a naval port. The historic old town and the harbour are listed and have been a World Heritage Site since 1984.
Due to the flourishing trade in gold from Peru, silver from Bolivia and emeralds from Muzo, the city developed quickly and magnificently. Today, mainly oil coffee and platinum are exported and the city has been able to make a name for itself as one of the most beautiful colonial cities of South America. Sights include: the Gold Museum, the cathedral dating from the 16th/17th century and the San Felipe de Barajas fort with its amazing system of tunnels.
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Cartagena (Columbia)
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Cartagena was founded in 1533 by Pedro de Heredias, a Spaniard and companion of Columbus, as a naval port. The historic old town and the harbour are listed and have been a World Heritage Site since 1984.
Due to the flourishing trade in gold from Peru, silver from Bolivia and emeralds from Muzo, the city developed quickly and magnificently. Today, mainly oil coffee and platinum are exported and the city has been able to make a name for itself as one of the most beautiful colonial cities of South America. Sights include: the Gold Museum, the cathedral dating from the 16th/17th century and the San Felipe de Barajas fort with its amazing system of tunnels.
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San Blas Islands (Panama)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 18:00
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The San Blas islands are on the Caribbean side of Panama. The island group comprises 365 islands, only a few of which are inhabited. The islands lie in an autonomous region and have been ruled by the Kuna native Indians since 1938. There are no mosquitos, perhaps one of the reasons the native Indians chose to settle here. They go out to fish for crustaceans in special wooden boats, called "Cayucos". Unlike the other tribes of the Caribbean, the Kuna are dressed top-to-toe at all times, usually in colourful traditional costumes. For tourists, the San Blas Islands represent a beautiful, untouched diving area that people are reluctant to leave on account of its sandy beaches in sheltered coves and its warm, turquoise-blue waters.
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Panama Canal (Panama)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 18:00
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In the middle of Central America lies the tropical region of the Panama Canal with its lush vegetation and rainforests. The Panama Canal is a technical masterpiece and one of the most important waterways in the world. It takes just a day to travel along the canal, but visitors are sure to remember the trip for many a long year.
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At Sea
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At Sea
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Puerto Jiménez (Costa Rica)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 18:00
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Quepos (Costa Rica)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 18:00
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The city of Quepos is situated at the pacific coast of Costa Rica. Through its location, Quepos is blessed with long sandy beaches and prosperous maritime flora and fauna. Beeing part of the province of Puntarenas, Quepos is an up-and-coming town. Centuries before, the town has been named after the indigenous people, the Quepo Indians. Today big game sport fishing is one of the maritime attractions. However, the city centre with numerous restaurants, bars, hotels, art galleries and shops near the beach is worth visiting as well. Another beautiful sight can be found in Manuel Antonio National Park. Enhancing ecotourism, visitors can explore the nature through various activities.
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Playa Flamingo (Costa Rica)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 18:00
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Tortuga Island (Costa Rica)
Arrival: 06:00
Departure: 17:00
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Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
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Puntarenas means 'sandy tip' and the town lies on a tongue of land that sticks out into the Gulf of Nicoya. For a long time it was the most important Pacific port in the country, and even today the harbour is lined with fishing boats, giving the town its incomparably maritime character.
This beach resort, which is steeped in tradition, is the perfect place for a stroll along the southern beach promenade, Paseo de los Turistas, which is particularly busy at the weekends. In the evening you can watch the glowing red sun sink down into the Gulf von Nicoya while enjoying a cocktail at the popular beach.
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Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
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Puntarenas means 'sandy tip' and the town lies on a tongue of land that sticks out into the Gulf of Nicoya. For a long time it was the most important Pacific port in the country, and even today the harbour is lined with fishing boats, giving the town its incomparably maritime character.
This beach resort, which is steeped in tradition, is the perfect place for a stroll along the southern beach promenade, Paseo de los Turistas, which is particularly busy at the weekends. In the evening you can watch the glowing red sun sink down into the Gulf von Nicoya while enjoying a cocktail at the popular beach.
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At Sea
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Pearl Islands (Panama)
Arrival: 10:00
Departure: 18:00
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Panama City (Panama)
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Panama City (Panama)
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