Join us on our quest to discover Cartagena's magnificent city walls and fortresses! Set sail on our luxury cruiseship to this lively coastal vacation spot for South Americans and others, where new hotels and restaurants make the walled city such a desirable place to stay!

Arriving in Panama City offers stunning morning views as the city shifts from silver dawn to golden sunrise. Nearby Fuerte Amador is interesting, but Panama City dominates, and the Miraflores Canal museum is worth a visit for its immersive tour, 3-D experience, exhibition halls, observation deck, and restaurant. Casco Viejo's colonial streets, boutiques, and lively scene are a must, along with fresh ceviche, geisha coffee, skyscrapers, beaches, and rainforests nearby.

Arriving in Panama City offers stunning morning views as the city shifts from silver dawn to golden sunrise. Nearby Fuerte Amador is interesting, but Panama City dominates, and the Miraflores Canal museum is worth a visit for its immersive tour, 3-D experience, exhibition halls, observation deck, and restaurant. Casco Viejo's colonial streets, boutiques, and lively scene are a must, along with fresh ceviche, geisha coffee, skyscrapers, beaches, and rainforests nearby.

Manta, Ecuador's second-largest seaport, is a modern coastal hub, not a sleepy village. Known for its giant tuna statue and thriving seafood industry, it's a great place to try tuna ceviche, squid, octopus, lobster, and South American tapas. Visit the Archaeological Museum for Manteño-Huancavilca ceramics, then take a short Chivas ride to nearby Montecristi, home of the Panama hat and old Spanish charm.

Lima, founded in 1535, brings colour and culture to Peru's arid coast. This vast oceanfront capital, often wrapped in winter garúa, mixes colonial splendour, ancient history and modern contrasts, with nearly 10 million residents. Visit Plaza de Armas and Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral and Government Palace, then explore nearby pre-Columbian sites and museums. In Barranco, see galleries and the romantic Bridge of Sighs. Finish with ceviche and a Pisco Sour.

Valparaiso has long inspired writers, poets, musicians and artists. Though a bit rough, its bohemian charm, street art, nightlife, live music, colorful clifftop homes and striking architecture make it one of Chile's most beloved cities. Founded in 1536 by Juan de Saavedra, it still has colonial buildings despite fires and earthquakes. Nearby are Pablo Neruda's ship-shaped house and the Casablanca Valley vineyards, while Chile's wine culture also gave rise to pisco.

Valparaiso has long inspired writers, poets, musicians and artists. Though a bit rough, its bohemian charm, street art, nightlife, live music, colorful clifftop homes and striking architecture make it one of Chile's most beloved cities. Founded in 1536 by Juan de Saavedra, it still has colonial buildings despite fires and earthquakes. Nearby are Pablo Neruda's ship-shaped house and the Casablanca Valley vineyards, while Chile's wine culture also gave rise to pisco.