Crusing ports gives boat owners a wealth of details and savvy guidance for safe adventure voyaging through the Central American cruising grounds, north to south, port by tropical port, culminating in Panama Canal transit. Approaches by sea, Anchorages, Dinghy Docks, Marinas & Yacht Clubs, Ports Clearance, Local Services, History & Culture, Side Trips GPS charts & color photos for anchoring in hundreds of remote coves, tropical islands & resort ports. Official Paperwork, Weather & Routing, Directory of marinas, fuel docks, boat yards, repairs, ship's agents, rescue services (email & website). Fishing, Diving & Eco-boating on your pleasure voyage south. Check-list for preparing your boat (sail & power) and crew for this route. This book and its text, chartlets, illustrations and photo are to be used for planning and reference purposes only. They are specifically not to be used for navigation.