Panama and Costa Rica by Sea – The Natural Wonders of Central America – With Smithsonian Journeys
PONANT EXPLORATIONS · Le Lapérouse, Le Bougainville · 7 days
Day 1: The capital of the eponymous province, Puntarenas is sometimes called "the pearl of the Pacific", for its unique charm. It sits on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, along the Gulf of Nicoya, lined with long expanses of wild natural environments. Further inland, among the countless natural wonders to be found in the generous rainforest of the Costa Rica's national parks, Poás and Arena volcanoes tower up in all their majestic glory. In this luxuriant natural setting, Costa Rica protects one of the planet's richest biodiversity: monkeys, sloths, tropical birds, iguanas, crocodiles, waterfalls, canyons, and more than ten thousand species of tropical plants. Day 2: Quepos makes for a…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | PONANT EXPLORATIONS |
|---|---|
| Ship | Le Lapérouse, Le Bougainville |
| Length | 7 days |
| Region | Central America & Panama |
| Departures | 2 listed · 2027-02-19 to 2028-01-12 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Puntarenas, Costa Rica |
| Day 2 | Puerto Quepos, Costa Rica |
| Day 3 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 4 | Playa de Muertos, Panama |
| Day 5 | Flamenco Island, Panama |
| Day 6 | Panama Canal, Panama |
| Day 7 | San Blas Islands, Panama |
| Day 8 | Colón, Panama |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-02-19 | 2027-02-26 | 7 | Le Lapérouse | Yes |
| 2028-01-12 | 2028-01-19 | 7 | Le Bougainville | Yes |
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