2019 Cruisers' Choice Destination Awards

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Top-Rated Panama Canal & Central America Destinations

Fuerte Amador (Balboa)

1 of 5 Panama Canal & Central America Destinations

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"To see the entrance of the Panama Canal was a thrill."

Member Review: ellenvenhoff


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Puerto Quetzal (Antigua)

2 of 5 Panama Canal & Central America Destinations

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"This is a wonderful small city! The architecture is interesting, and overall a lovely city to wander through. "

Member Review: cowcatcher

Cartagena (Colombia)

3 of 5 Panama Canal & Central America Destinations

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"Drinking and sightseeing. What could be better!"

Member Review: dservetter

Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera)

4 of 5 Panama Canal & Central America Destinations

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San Juan del Sur

5 of 5 Panama Canal & Central America Destinations

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