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.

Set on a horseshoe bay, San Juan del Sur is a fun beachside party town surrounded by postcard-worthy beaches and mountains carving out an incredible coastal view.

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.

On the Pacific Coast, Puerto Quetzal is a cruiser’s entryway to Guatemala, with seemingly endless ways to explore the country. Just to the north is the small colonial town of Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with museums, churches, art galleries and cafes and situated between three volcanos.