Located on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal, Colon is home to a gleaming, modern, tourist-friendly port. Passengers will find plenty of opportunities to shop and eat near the cruise terminals, or to take a shore excursion to see some more scenic parts of Panama. Before the completion of the Panama Canal, the overland rail route played an important role in transporting goods between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Passengers today can still take a historic train ride on the Isthmian Railway from Colon to Panama City.

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Home to Nicaragua’s largest port, Corinto is a picturesque city full of colorful houses, winding streets and historic buildings. Visitors often use it as a launching point to see the nearby city of Leon, Nicaragua’s second city and its de facto political and intellectual capital. Leon is best known for its beautiful historical cathedrals, built in a variety of architectural styles. A city tour with a knowledgeable guide can be a great way to learn about Nicaragua’s colorful political history.

Puerto Quetzal is an industrial harbor city and home to Guatemala’s largest and most important shipping port. Directly on the harbor, you will find a small tourist area with restaurants, bars and shops. For those looking for a relaxing day, you don’t have to travel far to find a hammock on the beach. More adventurous travelers may want to travel to the nearby city of Antigua, a charming, Spanish city, and nature lovers won’t want to miss the sparkling waters of Lake Atitlan.

The city of Acapulco is located on the Pacific coast and is known as an international resort. The region is known to enjoy a tropical warm climate all year round. A special show takes place on the cliff of La Querbada, where each day, the most daring people will plunge into the waters of the Pacific from a height of about 35 meters.

Located at the southernmost point of Baja California, Cabo San Lucas is one of Mexico’s most popular cruise destinations. Its beautiful beaches make it a hot spot for surfing, sunbathing and fishing, and at night it turns into a popular party town. The beautiful weather and luxury lifestyle are particularly attractive for the rich and famous, with many celebrities owning holiday homes here. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a movie star. Cabo’s most famous landmark is El Arco, a natural rock foundation shaped like an arch in the middle of a vast, sandy beach. Be sure to time your visit right – El Arco is only accessible during low tide.