Panama, Peru, Colombia & Brazil

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Discover Panama, Peru, Colombia & Brazil

Be immersed in warm waters off pristine sand cays and witness the endearing dance of seabirds with bright, pastel coloured feet. Delve deep into mysterious mangrove stands and virgin rainforest, then return to the ultra-luxury of your Scenic Eclipse Discovery Yacht, as you explore the top of South America.

From Panama to Peru, Colombia to Brazil, our Discovery Team specialists will introduce you to intriguing local cultures that have arisen from the pre-Colombian era to the Incan Empire. Learn about the march of conquistadores, to the festive music and street art of modern cities. Simply relax on board your Discovery Yacht and let the joie de vivre of South America envelope you. In Peru, learn about the ancient Moche culture. Their sophisticated irrigation systems and intricate pottery designs are world-renowned. Remarkable archaeological ruins and an intriguing Scenic Freechoice interaction with the descendants of the civilisation will help you understand the culture better. On the Pacific side, Darién National Park spans the two Americas and features an amazing range of habitats, including cloud and dwarf forests, mountains and mangroves. Thrill to the experience of discovering untamed jungle and fascinating customs of indigenous people. Cruise into Colombia and discover the global phenomenon of Utría National Park, where the tide defines what life inhabits its incredible mangrove stands. Marine turtles’ nest on beaches and humpback whales give birth in protected lagoons. Experience the best of Panama and Colombia through your choice of Scenic Freechoice activities. Take a mangrove walkway tour or a visit to the dazzling sand beaches of Playa Blanca.

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Cruise south into Peru. Along your voyage, take the time to discover exotic local flavours during an on board tasting class in Scenic Epicure. You could also use the time to relax with a meditation, yoga or Pilates session, before arriving at Islas Guañape. Here our Discovery Team naturalists will offer exhilarating Zodiac excursions so you can admire, photograph, and learn about southern sea lions and thousands of seabirds, including blue-footed boobies, Inca terns, Peruvian pelicans and Humboldt penguins. From Callao, Lima’s seaport, to the capital’s downtown, explore the historic home of Spanish conquistadors, a stunning mix of colonial cathedrals, plazas and a famous monastery. In Salaverry, your Scenic Enrich experience will introduce you to the grace and elegance of the Peruvian Paso or Peruvian horse. Known for their distinctive, rhythmic gait or “paso llano”, these gorgeous steeds trace their ancestry all the way to the medieval times and have been declared a Cultural Heritage of the Nation by the National Institute of Culture. Scenic Eclipse delivers you to wondrous ports like Brazil’s Angra dos Reis, a paradise made up of 365 islands, one for each day of the year. See Paraty, a quaint historic town that has lovingly preserved its Portuguese heritage. Due to its rich culture and biodiversity, Paraty along with the nearby Ilha Grande region were recognized as both natural and cultural heritage by UNESCO, the first Mixed World Heritage site in the country. Brazil’s Ilhabela, literally the ‘beautiful island’, is a biodiversity paradise you will love exploring on board your Discovery Yacht. Delight in forest-covered mountains, gushing waterfalls, white sandy beaches, delectable seafood, and a variety of brilliantly coloured wildlife. Your exploration of South America’s diverse lands is sure to tantalise your senses and fill your soul with wonder. BACK TO CONTENTS