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Panama City, Panama

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Panama’s capital, described as the “crossroads of the world”, sits right at the heart of the country and serves as the main artery into the rest of the country. The number of skyscrapers that line Panama City’s skyline is ever-growing, and the pace of life is never slow. Even with the modernity and constant change, the city’s history remains well-preserved for all to see. See what’s left of the original Panama City at Panama Viejo dating back to the 1600s and spend an afternoon walking the cobblestoned historic center, Casco Viejo.

Corinto, Nicaragua

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Corinto, Nicaragua’s largest port, is a quiet village on the tropical Pacific coast and serves as an inlet to the rest of the country. Long stretches of white sand and clear blue waters welcome travelers to the quaint port town teeming with history and culture. Travel to the nearby city of León and visit the largest cathedral in Central America and see the ruins of León Viejo, one of the oldest settlements in the Americas, which was buried by a series of powerful earthquakes in 1610.

Acajutla, El Salvador

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Acajutla is El Salvador’s principal seaport on the Pacific coast. Visitors to this charming seaside resort are welcomed by friendly people enjoying marvelous beaches. At Los Cabanos Beach, divers can take an extended diving tour to see reefs and other marine life. Deep-sea and reef fishers can hop on a chartered boat and hit the water for an afternoon of fishing. For the more adventurous, just inland from the port, the forests of Apaneca are a prime spot for a zip-line tour with spectacular views.

San José (Puerto Caldera), Costa Rica

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Outside Costa Rica’s capital of San José lies the port town of Puerto Caldera, which serves as the home base for travelers looking to venture into the lush wildlife the country is known for. Gateway to the province of Puntarenas, the port is a short distance away from several national parks, like Carara National Park, a biological reserve with over 400 species of birds, the Tarcoles River and the Poas Volcano.

Quepos, Costa Rica

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In the northern part of Costa Rica’s Puntarenas province on the central Pacific coast lies the small booming harbor town of Quepos. With a variety of outdoor adventure and nightlife, the village center composes six blocks of restaurants, bars, art galleries and gift shops all resting beside the main beach and sport fishing fleet. With one of the prettiest and most impressive marinas in Costa Rica, Quepos is known to many as one of the best places in the world for big-game sport fishing.

Marina Papagayo, Costa Rica

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A gateway to the eastern Tropical Pacific, Marina Papagayo is a year-round yachter’s paradise in the Costa Rican province of Guanacaste. Palm-lined beaches and rocky bays define the coast of this water sports and recreation haven. Relax on white sandy beaches or ride on horseback along the black sand beneath the cliffs at Playa Ocotal. Enjoy a boat ride to the wetlands in Palo Verde and visit the old wooden Hacienda El Viejo. This family-owned estate offers a variety of activities from a cultural tour to a rum-m

Golfito, Costa Rica

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Costa Rica’s southernmost port town of Golfito is often referred to as the last frontier, and its only city situated within a declared protection area. In a remote and secluded region of the country, it’s an escape from the hustle and bustle of the more popular tourist-filled destinations.

Guna Yala, San Blas Islands, Panama

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Sitting off Panama’s northeast Caribbean coast, Guna Yala is a stunning archipelago of 365 palm-fringed islands. An autonomous province since 1924, this intriguing, eco-conscious destination is governed by the indigenous Guna people. A paradise of white sand beaches, thatched houses and turquoise waters, life is refreshingly uncomplicated in Guna Yala. While the locals have embraced outboard motors and mobile phones, they mostly live like their ancestors did.

Bocas del Toro, Panama

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Arguably Panama's most beautiful region and an ecotourism favorite, the Bocas del Toro archipelago consists of nine densely forested islands, scores of uninhabited islets and the Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos, Panama's oldest marine park. At the southern tip of Colón Island is Bocas Town, the province capital offering dining and shopping opportunities. Sun, sand and surf are obvious highlights – stunning seashores include Bluff Beach to the east and sheltered Starfish Beach to the northwest. Carenero Island is a tranquil aside with some of the province's best seafood.