Panama Canal 2008/2009 - (Page 44) Signature Collection touring This exclusive touring option, available in select ports, allows you to completely customize — and maximize — your time ashore by reserving a private car, driver and english-speaking guide in advance. oranjestad, Aruba Puerto Chiapas, Mexico Puntarenas, Costa Rica Colorful floating markets, wondrous coral reefs and wind-sculpted divi-divi trees await on this, the “A” of the Netherlands Antilles’ famous ABC islands. (Bonaire and Curaçao round out the trio.) Sample shore excursions: Aruba Town & Countryside Tour; Natural Wonders of Aruba. Parintins, Brazil Gateway to the Mayan world in the Pacific, shrouded in mystery. Vividly colored murals offer glimpses into Mayan life while great stone temples guard secret inscriptions. Sample shore excursions: The Mayan Ruins of Palenque; Tapachula City & Izapa Archaeological Site. Puerto Limón (San José), Costa Rica Yet another chance to witness the wonders of eco-rich Costa Rica. Or tour to Sarchi, where the painting of oxcarts has evolved to high art. Sample shore excursions: Sky Walk in the Forest; Poas Volcano & Cloud Forest; Sarchi & the Artisans of Costa Rica. Roatán, Honduras Steeped in tradition, Parintins celebrates its centuries-old Indian culture once a year at the Boi-Bumba Festival, a joyous event of mystery, magic and faith, re-enacted for visitors. Sample shore excursions: Parintins by Tricycle; Boi-Bumba Festival Show. Progreso, Mexico Jumping-off point for Costa Rica’s wonders. Turtle-nesting grounds, rain forests and the dazzling museums of San José are all within easy reach. Sample shore excursions: Sloth Sanctuary & Canoe Adventure; San José Town & Country; Rain Forest Aerial Tram. Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala Get ready for lizards that run upright on their hind legs, brilliant macaws found only here and the second-largest reef in the world. Sample shore excursions: Catamaran Sail & Snorkeling; Parrot Tree Beach Party. Salaverry (Trujillo), Peru In the bustling colonial capital of Mérida, colorful markets offer lace dresses and guyaberas (blouses). Farther afield, the ancient ruins of Uxmal recall the mighty Mayan empire. Sample shore excursions: Chichén Itzá Mayan Ruins; Mérida Sightseeing and Shopping. Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica In the cultured little country of Guatemala indigenous Indians still weave their stories on backstrap looms, and the great cathedrals and convents stand in silent testament to Spanish ambition Sample shore excursions: Historic Antigua & Colonial Tour; The Best of Antigua; Maya Highlands and Lake Atitlán; Deep-sea Fishing. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico To the north is colonial Trujillo, founded in 1534 and still rich in ornate colonial detail. At its edge, far older and long abandoned by the Chimu Indians, sits the eerie adobe metropolis of Chàn Chàn. Sample shore excursions: Trujillo and the Temples; El Brujo — Mysteries of Mochican Culture. San Andrés Island, Colombia It’s wild, it’s beautiful and Costa Rica’s eco-factor is off the charts. Here find steaming volcanoes, lush rain forests and nearly half of all the animal species on earth. Plus a modern capital high in the mountains. Sample shore excursions: Tropical Forest Aerial Tram; Arenal Volcano & Thermal Waters; San José All-day Tour; Tropical Train Ride & Exotic Mangrove Tour. The quintessential Mexican resort renowned for its cobbled streets, red-tiled roofs, beautiful bay and the luxurious villas of Gringo Gulch. Sample shore excursions: Dolphin Encounter; Eco-safari Offroad Adventure; Canopy Adventure. Rumor has it that English pirate Henry Morgan’s treasure trove is hidden in one of the island caves. Sure finds: world-class diving, dutyfree shopping and gleaming Colombian emeralds. Sample shore excursions: San Andrés Island Tour; Nautilus SemiSubmarine Tour. 44 e-brochures available online
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