Portobelo

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#lifeatexpedia Beautiful Portobelo is full of history and culture. Located on the Caribbean coast it has a variety of world class attractions. The historic town of Portobelo is one of the most scenic spots in Panama. Set on a turquoise Caribbean bay, it was Spanish Empires' s trade epicenter in the 16th and 17th century. Don´t miss the Portobello Fortress and the Cristo Negro Church!
#lifeatexpedia Beautiful Portobelo is full of history and culture. Located on the Caribbean coast it has a variety of world class attractions. The historic town of Portobelo is one of the most scenic spots in Panama. Set on a turquoise Caribbean bay, it was Spanish Empires' s trade epicenter in the 16th and 17th century. Don´t miss the Portobello Fortress and the Cristo Negro Church!
A day trip from Panama City took us to the small town of Portobelo (established during the Spanish colonial period) in the Colón Province. We enjoyed some beautiful views from Fort San Lorenzo designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Portobelo Bay Panama still has some remnants of the old fort - note the 3 cannons still remaining.  Rumor has it that Sir Francis Drake was buried in a lead coffin at sea in this bay !  No evidence was ever found
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Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante

Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante

3 out of 5
Calle Genea Portobelo
The price is ₩107,210 per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
₩107,210
₩117,931 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach B&B in Portobelo. Enjoy free breakfast, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fuerte San Jerónimo ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (111 reviews)
From check-in to checkout the staff was courteous and kind. I will be visiting again. Thank you all for the extra mile of accommodations.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante
La Posada del Buzo

La Posada del Buzo

3 out of 5
Vía Portobelo Portobelo Provincia de Colón
Stay at this hotel in Portobelo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Fuerte Santiago and Mirador Perú ...
9/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews)
Great spot for scuba diving, amazing staff, family owned and operated dive facility and hotel. Restaurant on site with delicious food.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

La Posada del Buzo
Villa Bella Portobelo

Villa Bella Portobelo

2 out of 5
Buenaventura Portobelo Colón
Book a stay at this beach hostel in Portobelo. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Fuerte Santiago and Mirador Perú ...
5.4/10 (7 reviews)
This is a lovely rustic place to stay. The staff is friendly and helpful. The sunset from the beach was beautiful.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2025

Villa Bella Portobelo
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Casa Dinis - Portobelo

Casa Dinis - Portobelo

2.5 out of 5
Calle Genea Portobelo Colon
Stay at this vacation home in Portobelo. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, a beach shuttle (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions San Felipe Church ...
ESTAFA
Me robaron . Ustedesno trabajan con Casa Dinis

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2021

Casa Dinis - Portobelo
Portobello Historico

Portobello Historico

4 out of 5
Calle Guenea Via Principal Portobelo Portobelo
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Portobelo. Enjoy free parking, airport drop-off service (surcharge), and premium TV channels. Popular attractions ...
Portobello Historico
Marina beach house

Marina beach house

3 out of 5
Carr. Nombre de Dios Nombre de Dios Colon
Stay at this vacation home in Nombre de Dios. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and daily housekeeping.
Marina beach house
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Reviews of Portobelo

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2/5 - Disappointing

NT

Day trip at most. Not a place to stay. The pictures are very deceiving.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Grabbed a kayak and paddled to nearby Huerta beach. Climbed to highest overlook in the fort. Visited the church with black Jesus... plenty of things to do for 2-3 days

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