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Central America

Venture to Central America, a land carved with rivers, spiked with peaks and draped in a thousand shades of green. In this pristine region where tropical wilderness reigns, discover staggering biodiversity amid rainforests, rivers and oceans guided by your veteran expedition team. Hike through Costa Rica's Corcovado National Park, snorkel among vibrant sea life in Colombia’s pristine waters or Zodiac cruise to the remote communities of Panama’s Guna Yala archipelago. You’ll travel between each fascinating place aboard the nimble National Geographic Quest, designed to take you deep into the wild heart of the Americas.

The Panama Canal, which effectively connects more than 144 shipping routes, 1,700 ports, and 160 countries, is much more than its transit locks. It is miles of wild landscape, rich with intrigue and an astonishing biodiversity of wildlife.

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    Ship National Geographic Quest

    National Geographic Quest

    GUESTS 100

    CABINS 50

    DECKS 4

    National Geographic Quest was purpose-built to explore the Americas, her design and engineering informed by nearly 40 years of experience in these regions.

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    Expedition Team in Central America

    Every member of the expedition team—from your naturalists and photographers to your expedition leaders—is committed to ensuring you have an unforgettable experience. Many are veteran guides chosen for their extensive knowledge of subjects like wildlife biology and volcanology, while special guests—including National Geographic Experts—offer additional insights into the region’s diverse natural landscape. Exploring in small groups, you’ll hear different perspectives each day of your voyage, and because there are no assigned groups you can gravitate toward the experts who share your interests and inspire your curiosity.


    Your knowledgeable and passionate expedition team is complemented by your dedicated hotel team who strives to ensure that your time on board is as comfortable and rewarding as your time on shore.

    Expedition leader talk to guests as they travel through the Panama Canal at night on the ship National Geographic Quest, Panama

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    Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

    Vibrant scarlet macaws fly amongst the trees in Corcovado National Park. 

    Photograph by: ©Jeff Mauritzen

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    Panama Canal

    Guests look on in awe as the National Geographic Quest transits the Panama Canal, one of the greatest modern engineering feats in the world.

    Photograph by: David Vargas

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    Anmardub Island, Panama

    A traveler ventures out in the turquoise waters of the Islet of Anmardub by kayak.

    Photograph by: David Vargas

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    Curú Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica

    A white-faced capuchin monkey, the most intelligent among all New World monkeys, climbs the trees of Curu Wildlife Reserve.

    Photograph by: David Vargas

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    Islas Murciélagos, Costa Rica

    A guest photographs the stunning, untouched landscape in Islas Murciélagos.

    Photograph by: David Vargas

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    Portobelo, Panama

    Local dancers perform the Congo Dance of Panama, the most unique and colorful manifestation of folklore in the province of Colón.

    Photograph by: David Vargas

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    Guna Yala, Panama

    A family of local villagers paddles a handmade wooden canoe near National Geographic Quest.

    Photograph by: David Vargas

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    Guanacaste, Costa Rica

    A traveler wades through crystal-clear waters near a majestic waterfall at Guachipelin National Park.

    Photograph by: David Vargas
    Scarlet macaws in flight over Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica.

Scarlet macaws are a beautiful and iconic species of parrot that are found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. They are known for their bright red plumage, blue and yellow wings, and long tails.

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    What to Expect - Transiting the Panama Canal

    • Feb 2024

    The Panama Canal is a technological wonder that changed the world economy when it opened in August 1914, and transiting this historic waterway is a highlight on Costa Rica and the Panama Canal. Normally, ships take 8-10 hours to transit the Isthmus of Panama, but on a National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions voyage, you’ll experience the canal and the rainforest that surrounds it over the course of two days. In this episode What to Expect, National Geographic Quest Captain Tim Lyon describes the unique way you'll cross over from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean while taking in the lush biodiversity of the area.

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