Title: Visit Distrito Portobelo: 2026 Travel Guide for Distrito Portobelo, Colón | Expedia.com

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# Distrito Portobelo

## Colón

![gThe magnificent ruins of San Lorenzo Real de Chagres Castle (Castillo de San Lorenzo Real de Chagres) at the mouth of the Chagres river, Colon, Panama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/761867855551041536/d9aae3a0-da09-4845-b59a-2a2b56d12a95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145607/f6e4718c-e734-4976-a6a1-e9976c6e837f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145607/46e08cc7-1ad8-4b52-87a4-d9b376b1d1ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Yes, sloths really do hang upside down.  We took guests snorkeling and this fellow was hanging in one of the trees on the beach!   www.panamaroadrunner.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145607/14939b62-6cd1-4dd6-a059-0da655dc6581.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Distrito Portobelo

[Portobelo

Known for Horseback riding, Festivals and Sea

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Portobelo is calling! Discover its snorkeling, horseback riding, culture, and more. 

## Reasons to visit

- Blanca Beach
- Fuerte Santiago
- Real Aduana de Portobelo

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[Maria Chiquita

Known for Zoo

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Maria Chiquita awaits: its zoo and more! 

## Reasons to visit

- Safarick's Zoo

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[Isla Grande

Known for Islands and Natural parks

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Love island views and parks? Get away to Isla Grande! 

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[Puerto Lindo

Known for Natural parks

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Puerto Lindo awaits: its parks and more! 

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[Cacique

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Check out Isla Mamey and Portobelo National Park—just a couple of the sights around Cacique.

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[La Guaira

Known for Islands and Natural parks

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Experience La Guaira: its island views, parks, and more! 

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