Title: Things to Do in Portobelo in 2026 | Expedia.com [Portobelo Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Portobelo.dx6145607)[Hotels in Portobelo](https://expedia.com/Portobelo-Hotels.d6145607.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Portobelo](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Portobelo.d6145607.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Portobelo](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Portobelo.d6145607.Car-Rental-Guide)[Portobelo Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Portobelo.d6145607.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Portobelo ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Portobelo Types of activities [Portobelo Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Portobelo.dx6145607) ![#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麓t miss the Portobello Fortress and the Cristo Negro Church! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145607/ff6a8501-0761-475b-9eb5-4aa1941844ac.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 Col贸n 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) ![panama 馃嚨馃嚘 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145607/fe8a97e5-0ad1-4cee-99c2-088af59ee88b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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) ### Portobelo Attractions There are opportunities for fun all over Portobelo. From exciting excursions to popular tourist attractions, this delightful city has got the lot. Ready to begin planning your travel itinerary? Find out what makes Portobelo tick with some of the most popular [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6145607&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips). Look into our {17 fun activities in Portobelo [fun activities in Portobelo](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6145607&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}, and rest easy knowing that we offer free cancellation and no added fees. --- --- ## Recommended things to do in Portobelo | Number of things to do | 17 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Tour playero](/things-to-do/tour-playero.a48160282.activity-details): $65 | | Top 5 things to do | [Catamaran Day Cruise Caribbean Beaches with Snorkelling and Lunch](/things-to-do/catamaran-sailing-caribbean-beaches-with-snorkelling-and-lunch-day-tour.a4268110.activity-details)[Snorkeling on The Caribbean side of Panama](/things-to-do/snorkeling-on-the-caribbean-side-of-panama.a4319414.activity-details)[Full-Day Catamaran Sailing Caribbean Beaches with Snorkelling and Lunch](/things-to-do/full-day-catamaran-sailing-caribbean-beaches-with-snorkelling-and-lunch.a5021965.activity-details)[Tour playero](/things-to-do/tour-playero.a48160282.activity-details)[Caribbean Beaches Sailing Day Trip from Portobelo](/things-to-do/caribbean-beaches-sailing-day-trip-from-portobelo.a51097199.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Caribbean gems :Portobelo and Mamey Island Private Tour](/things-to-do/portobelo-mamey-island-playa-blanca-beach-with-lunch-included.a48660889.activity-details)[Isla Grande Panama Island Hopping and Portobelo Fort Tour](/things-to-do/isla-grande-panama-island-hopping-and-portobelo-fort-tour.a51670170.activity-details)[Visit to Isla Mamey with All Inclusive](/things-to-do/visit-to-isla-mamey-with-all-inclusive.a48719985.activity-details)[Panama: 2 Nights-3-Days Portobello-Caribbean beach house](/things-to-do/panama-2-nights-3-days-portobello-caribbean-beach-house.a52110242.activity-details)[Isla Grande Tour](/things-to-do/isla-grande-tour.a2964056.activity-details) | ## What to do in Portobelo - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Portobelo Leave your purse in the hotel room. It's possible to entertain yourself in Portobelo without surrendering a penny. **San Felipe Church** \- Take a moment for some prayer or meditation at this revered spiritual site. **Blanca Beach** \- Skip rocks across the water's surface, catch a sunrise or simply savor the views from the foreshore. **Mirador Per煤** \- Escape the big city and get back to Mother Nature at this breathtaking landscape. ### Things to Do in Portobelo with Kids Traveling with the young ones? You'll discover loads of tours and activities in Portobelo that'll keep your little adventurers entertained. Try out these [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6145607&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly): - [Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Panama City tour and Miraflores Locks](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cruiseline-excursion-colon-panama-city-tour-and-miraflores-locks.a2216742.activity-details) - [Cruiseline Excursion Colon: Rainforest, San Lorenzo Fort and Canal Expansion](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/cruiseline-excursion-colon-rainforest-san-lorenzo-fort-and-canal-expansion.a2216730.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Portobelo? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Portobelo ![d铆a soleado de verano en la isla playa blanca en Colon Panama en centro America con tomas aereas ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6286205/1aa3b817-b528-43d2-8a49-6fa2bfb4cae6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blanca Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Blanca Beach during your travels in Portobelo? While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/Blanca-Beach-Portobelo.d6286205.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sail boats and Fuerte Santiago fortress in Portobelo village, Panama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532964861/71eaa7aa-4f34-4b42-8c88-502f5d2de3a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fuerte Santiago Fuerte Santiago is just one of the places to see in Portobelo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's festivals and churches. [](https://expedia.com/Fuerte-Santiago-Portobelo.d553248621532964861.Vacation-Attraction) ![Real Aduana customs house and defense walls of Fort Jeronimo in Portobelo village, Panama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532964863/1c7f6bc4-2064-41ed-9add-210e3232f63d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Real Aduana de Portobelo You can browse the exhibits at Real Aduana de Portobelo, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Portobelo. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's festivals. [](https://expedia.com/Real-Aduana-De-Portobelo-Portobelo.d553248621532964863.Vacation-Attraction) ![UNESCO World Heritage Site Fort San Jeronimo located in Portobelo, Panama.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532964862/05e87679-8170-4dd9-899b-ff2c93eb814e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fuerte San Jer贸nimo Fuerte San Jer贸nimo is just one of the places to see in Portobelo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's festivals and churches. [](https://expedia.com/Fuerte-San-Jeronimo-Portobelo.d553248621532964862.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Iglesia de San Felipe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6253121/19363b2a-a1ee-4c18-babd-9236a7980deb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Felipe Church You can find out about the history of Portobelo with a trip to San Felipe Church. Stroll along the seaside or visit the churches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/San-Felipe-Church-Portobelo.d6253121.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial view of Portobelo village from the Peru Lookout Point in Portobelo, Panama.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532964859/177c57f7-dde5-46a3-862f-1464e7883d79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mirador Per煤 You can find out about the history of Portobelo with a visit to Mirador Per煤. Discover the area's festivals and churches. [](https://expedia.com/Mirador-Peru-Portobelo.d553248621532964859.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fuerte San Fernando After visiting Fuerte San Fernando, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Portobelo. Stroll along the seaside or visit the churches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Fuerte-San-Fernando-Portobelo.d553248621532964860.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Portobelo ![#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麓t miss the Portobello Fortress and the Cristo Negro Church! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145607/ff6a8501-0761-475b-9eb5-4aa1941844ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mechi ![Isla mamey en colon panama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000409855/6e18f236-f80e-47a0-b084-23e73b6586d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Buenaventura ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Portobelo worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Portobelo? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Portobelo? ### Is three days enough to stay in Portobelo? ### What are some activities to do in Portobelo with kids? > - [Caribbean gems :Portobelo and Mamey Island Private Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/portobelo-mamey-island-playa-blanca-beach-with-lunch-included.a48660889.activity-details) > - [Isla Grande Panama Island Hopping and Portobelo Fort Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/isla-grande-panama-island-hopping-and-portobelo-fort-tour.a51670170.activity-details) > - 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