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
$70 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
$78 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Total with taxes and 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
$103 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$115 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
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
$61 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
$68 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Total with taxes and fees
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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BEAUTIFUL APARTMENT IN FRONT OF THE SEA

BEAUTIFUL APARTMENT IN FRONT OF THE SEA

Portobelo Provincia de Colón
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Portobelo. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions San Felipe Church and Real Aduana de Portobelo ...
7/10 Good! (2 reviews)
All of it! Gabriel is a marvelous host; absolutely above and beyond. The house is lovely, very unique, and the location, right on the water, superb. We'll be back!

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

BEAUTIFUL APARTMENT IN FRONT OF THE SEA
Charming 3-bedroom villa with AC and WiFi in soothing Río Hato

Charming 3-bedroom villa with AC and WiFi in soothing Río Hato

Río Hato Provincia de Cocle
Stay at this villa in Portobelo. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Blanca Beach and Fuerte San Fernando are located ...
Charming 3-bedroom villa with AC and WiFi in soothing Río Hato
Casa Belo Bay - habitación Doble Standar

Casa Belo Bay - habitación Doble Standar

Portobelo Colón Province
Stay at this vacation home in Portobelo. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Real Aduana de Portobelo and Mirador Perú are located nearby.
Casa Belo Bay - habitación Doble Standar
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Popular places to visit

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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.

Blanca Beach
The Iglesia de San Felipe

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.

San Felipe Church
Real Aduana customs house and defense walls of Fort Jeronimo in Portobelo village, Panama

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.

Real Aduana de Portobelo
Aerial view of Portobelo village from the Peru Lookout Point in Portobelo, Panama.

Mirador Perú

You can find out about the history of Portobelo with a visit to Mirador Perú. Discover the area's festivals and churches.

Mirador Perú
UNESCO World Heritage Site Fort San Jeronimo located in Portobelo, Panama.

Fuerte San Jerónimo

Fuerte San Jerónimo 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.

Fuerte San Jerónimo
Sail boats and Fuerte Santiago fortress in Portobelo village, Panama

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.

Fuerte Santiago

Things to do

Tour de playa al caribe panameño. Playa blanca venas azul

Tour de playa al caribe panameño. Playa blanca venas azul

$120
per adult
Tour de playa al caribe panameño. Playa blanca venas azul
Snorkel in Panama's Caribbean and visit Portobleo WHS

Snorkel in Panama's Caribbean and visit Portobleo WHS

$150
per adult
Snorkel in Panama's Caribbean and visit Portobleo WHS
Isla Grande Tour

Isla Grande Tour

$123
per adult
Isla Grande Tour
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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

Cities near 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´t miss the Portobello Fortress and the Cristo Negro Church!

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