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Portobelo - After driving for an hour and a half from the city, visiting Portobelo can be a fascinating cultural experience. The town’s central square features a majestic Customs building, which has been converted into a museum that vividly displays the history of African people who arrived on these shores during the Spanish colonial era. Many locals are descendants of these people and represent the vibrant Congo culture that thrives in this town. The Congo culture has been officially recognized as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
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Fuerte San Jeronimo - Fuerte San Jerónimo, close to the center of Portobelo, was the largest fortress ever built to protect the bay. San Jerónimo is the most complete of Portobelo’s accessible forts and makes for the best visit.
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Casa Congo - Casa Congo is a beautiful place featuring nine rooms filled with local identity and art. Situated in front of Portobelo Bay, this public, inclusive space has been built to host training workshops, artisanal production, and artistic exaltation. Visitors can experience various manifestations of Congo art and gain a deeper understanding of the rich Spanish-colonial and African historical legacy in Portobelo.
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Museo de La Real Aduana de Portobelo - The Museo de la Real Aduana de Portobelo, also known as the Royal Customs House Museum of Portobelo, is a captivating historical landmark that provides a glimpse into the town’s thriving maritime history. Housed in a 17th-century building, the museum exhibits the town’s significant involvement in global trade and its ties to Spain and other world regions.
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Isla Mamey - We boarded a boat to explore a beautiful white-sand beach on a serene cove surrounded by dense wilderness. This beach boasts some of the least disturbed reefs between Colón and the Archipiélago de San Blas. Its sheltered waters provide better visibility than the beaches closer to Portobelo.
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- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Gratuities
- There will be a charge of $25 for any pickups and drop-offs that occur outside the city.
If you’re interested in immersing yourself in the captivating culture of the Spanish colonial era in Portobelo, then this tour is an excellent choice for you. Portobelo was once the trading hub of the Americas and was a melting pot of Caribbean and African cultures. You’ll also get to explore a tropical paradise that boasts of stunning beaches and mangroves. The crystal-clear waters are perfect for swimming and relaxing. This tour is the ideal way to spend a day away from the city and bask in the tranquil beauty of the Caribbean paradise.
- The remaining hours have been allocated for the travel time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.