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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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Puerto Vallarta

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Los Arcos Snorkel

4.7 (5,593)

Rocky arches with marine life.

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Malecón Boardwalk

4.7 (121)

Sculptures, street performers, ocean views.

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Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

4.8 (5,079)

Iconic domed church with views.

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Tequila Tasting

4.8 (85)

Local distillery tour raicilla or tequila.

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Huatulco

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Santa Cruz Bay

Principal bay with Zicatela beach for bodyboarding and malecon promenade with shops/restaurants. Right at cruise pier, lively atmosphere. Watch surfers ride.

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Cruise to Bays (Tangolunda)

4.8 (29)

Catamaran tour to 9 bays for snorkeling, beaches like San Agustin. Popular half-day excursion, open bars. Turquoise waters paradise.

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La Crucecita Town

Modern town center with zocalo square, handicrafts market, and nightlife. Walkable from port, authentic Oaxacan culture. Tequila tastings nearby.

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Hoyos de Oblivion

4.8 (8,770)

Natural sinkholes for cliff jumping/swimming in freshwater. Adventurous 20-min drive, guided only. Thrilling adrenaline.

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Puerto Quetzal

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Antigua Guatemala

4.3 (99)

Colonial UNESCO gem with yellow cathedral ruins, volcanic backdrops—cobblestone charm. 1.5-hr bus from port, walking tour central. Arco de Santa Catalina frames volcano.

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Casa Popenoe

4.6 (160)

Restored 17th-century mansion with gardens, period furnishings—peek noble life. Guided tours, courtyard fountains. Hidden jewel.

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La Merced Church

Baroque masterpiece with massive carved facade—interior bells echo. Antigua highlight, ornate altars. Earthquake survivor.

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Cerro de la Cruz Viewpoint

4.6 (8,939)

Short hike cross statue panorama—Antigua full vista. Safety groups, sunset prime. Guarded path.

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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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Watch massive ships navigate the locks up close from the observation deck at this must-see spot on the Pacific side. Interactive exhibits explain the canal's engineering marvels, perfect for a half-day visit. Ideal for cruise passengers with telescopes and IMAX theater.

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Centennial Bridge

4.5 (910)

Drive or walk near this modern cable-stayed bridge offering stunning canal views. Best for photos of ships passing underneath. Quick stop en route to locks.

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Panama Canal Railway

Enjoy a scenic 1-hour rail journey parallel to the canal from Colón to Panama City. Spot wildlife and locks from vintage train cars. Convenient for those docking nearby.

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Agua Clara Locks

4.7 (4,583)

Visit the newer Atlantic-side locks with advanced water-saving technology. Observation tower provides panoramic views of mega-ships. Less crowded than Miraflores.

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