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San Diego

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Balboa Park

4.8 (78,079)

Vast cultural park with 17 museums, gardens, and zoo. Take trolley from port; see museums like Air & Space. Must for families and culture vultures.

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USS Midway Museum

4.8 (52,078)

Aircraft carrier turned museum docked near port. Self-guided audio tours, flight simulators. Top naval history stop.

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Gaslamp Quarter

Historic downtown with Victorian buildings, craft beer, and dining. Walkable from ship; nightlife hub. Vibrant urban fun.

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San Diego Zoo

4.7 (65,174)

World-famous in Balboa Park with pandas and aerial tram. Full day but shuttles available. Animal lovers' paradise.

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Cabo

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El Arco de Cabo San Lucas

4.9 (13,736)

Iconic sea arch rock formation. Glass-bottom boat tours.

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Lovers Beach

4.7 (620)

Romantic sands between Pacific and Sea of Cortez. Dinghy access.

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Cabo Dolphin Center

4.9 (16,298)

Swim with dolphins in natural lagoon. Family swims.

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Cannery Row

4.2 (1,852)

Marina shops, restaurants, and people-watching. Lively evening.

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Puntarenas

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Monteverde Cloud Forest

4.5 (5,761)

Hanging bridges, zip-lines, and orchids in misty reserve; 3hrs away. Wildlife spotting heaven for eco-tourists. Full-day must for adventurers.

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Excursion to Poás Volcano

4.8 (39)

Active crater lake volcano 1.5hrs inland; steaming views weather permitting. Bucket-list nature adventure. Popular cruise shuttle tour.

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Puntarenas Beach

4.2 (1,156)

Long dark-sand beach for swimming, volleyball, and beach bars. Prime spot for cruise beach break with Pacific waves. Right by the port.

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Wildlife River Cruise

4.6 (765)

Mangrove boat tour for crocs, birds, monkeys along Tempisque River. Nature close-up thrill. Short eco-excursion.

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Colón

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Panama Canal Gatun Locks

4.7 (790)

Watch massive ships transit locks; viewing center excursion. Engineering wonder. Canal highlight.

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Portobelo Ruins

4.6 (336)

Spanish fort and Black Christ church; 30-min drive. Pirate history. Atmospheric.

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Embera Indigenous Village

4.8 (137)

River canoe to authentic village demos; cultural tour. Crafts and dances. Immersive.

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Monkey Island

4.9 (38)

Boat to Gatun Lake islands with sloths, monkeys; canal combo. Wildlife feeding. Fun nature.

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Cartagena

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Castillo San Felipe de Barajas

4.7 (66,374)

Climb tunnels of the massive 17th-century fortress for cannon views. Impregnable icon. Shuttle up hill.

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Walled City (Ciudad Amurallada)

4.8 (2,252)

Explore colonial streets with balconies, plazas, and forts in UNESCO old town. Vibrant history. Walk from port.

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Getsemaní Neighborhood

4.7 (496)

Street art, murals, and local bars in this edgy artist quarter. Authentic contrast to tourist zone. Nearby walled city.

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Naval Museum of the Caribbean

4.5 (3,737)

Pirate and naval artifacts in a 1700s fort. Swashbuckling fun. Harborfront.

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Miami

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Wynwood Walls

4.7 (48,170)

Outdoor street art museum with massive murals by global artists. Instagram central. Galleries and breweries nearby.

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South Beach

Iconic Art Deco district with white sands, turquoise waters, and Ocean Drive vibes. People-watching paradise. Short taxi from port.

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Bayside Marketplace

4.5 (77,635)

Waterfront shopping and dining near cruise port. Live bands and boat tours. Easy family spot.

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Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

4.7 (15,695)

1920s Renaissance-style villa with European art and bayside gardens. Docent tours. Opulent escape.

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Things to Do

San Diego

Balboa Park

USS Midway Museum

Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego Zoo

Cabo

El Arco de Cabo San Lucas

Lovers Beach

Cabo Dolphin Center

Cannery Row

Puntarenas

Monteverde Cloud Forest

Excursion to Poás Volcano

Puntarenas Beach

Wildlife River Cruise

Colón

Panama Canal Gatun Locks

Portobelo Ruins

Embera Indigenous Village

Monkey Island

Cartagena

Castillo San Felipe de Barajas

Walled City (Ciudad Amurallada)

Getsemaní Neighborhood

Naval Museum of the Caribbean

Miami

Wynwood Walls

South Beach

Bayside Marketplace

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens