Portobelo

Portobelo, located on the north side of Panamá, in the province of Colón, faces the Caribbean Sea. Legend has it that Columbus named Portobelo as soon as he saw it. The color of its deep blue sea, the white of its beaches, along with the intense green of its forests and mangroves, deserve no other name: it is a beautiful port. Come and discover it for yourself!

You'll know you've arrived in Portobelo when you see the ruins of a Spanish castle and its old cannons. The group of forts that once defended the town from pirate attacks has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Among its narrow streets and brightly painted houses, you'll find restaurants with exquisite Afro-Caribbean cuisine and some with international menus. There are also small hotels, hostels, and rental homes with ocean views.