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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).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 4,559 inhabitants (2010).
- Area: 244.7 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Website: http://www.visitpanama.com/portobelo
History of Portobelo
What to See and Do in Portobelo

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.
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
Accommodation
Food
Useful Addresses
Further Reading
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.