Portobelo
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This Caribbean port with fairly beautiful beaches is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its Spanish fortress. It’s also a departure point for boats to the San Blas Islands, among others.

Overview of Portobelo

This Caribbean port with fairly beautiful beaches is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its Spanish fortress. It’s also a departure point for boats to the San Blas Islands.

Key Details

  • Type of place: small town.
  • Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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  • Local time: Heure : Portobelo.
  • Population: 4,559 inhabitants (2010).
  • Area: 244.7 km².
  • Altitude: sea level.

History of Portobelo

What to See and Do in Portobelo

Forteresse de Portobelo, Panama
Portobelo Fortress
This late 16th-century Spanish fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, much like the nearby San Lorenzo fortress in the Colon area.

In the Surrounding Area

Climate and Weather in Portobelo

Transportation

Getting There

Getting Around

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Worth a look / Other

Portobelo Fortress
★★ This late 16th-century Spanish fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, much like the nearby San Lorenzo fortress in the Colon area.
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