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Portobelo

Portobelo is a town in Colón district, Panama of about 1,393 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit: 16 forts & heritage, 16 churches and 21 beaches & coast. The must-see places are San Felipe, Isla Grande and Fort Randolph.

9.5530° N, 79.6569° WPop. 1,393

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Within 30 km44 places
Within 50 km75
Must-see29
Notable193
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

San Felipe, church near Portobelo
Must-see

San Felipe

Church · 1 km

Isla Grande, beach near Portobelo
Must-see

Isla Grande

Beach · 17 km

Must-see

Fort Randolph

Fort · 39 km

Places near Portobelo by type

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One day from Portobelo

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:47 pm

51 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Portobelo
  2. Parque Nacional Portobelonature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Isla Grandebeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Sucio Rockriver spot · 1 hrs
  5. Bahia de Playa Blancabeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Bajo de la Salmedinabeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Portobelo
Today’s loopPortobeloStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Portobelo?

San Felipe (church, about 1 km), Isla Grande (beach, about 17 km), Ruins of Fortaleza Santiago de la Gloria (heritage site, about 1 km), Fuerte San Jeronimo (heritage site, about 1 km), Casa Fuerte de Santiago (heritage site, about 1 km), Old Cemetery (heritage site, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Portobelo?

75 places on Spotwander: 16 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 21 beaches & coast, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 viewpoint.

Which is the nearest fort to Portobelo?

Ruins of Fortaleza Santiago de la Gloria, about 1 km by road; Bateria Santiago (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Portobelo?

Iglesia del Nazareno, about 1 km by road; The Church of Black Jesus of Nazareth Portobello Panama (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Portobelo?

Start in Portobelo, visit Parque Nacional Portobelo, then Isla Grande, then Sucio Rock, then Bahia de Playa Blanca, then Bajo de la Salmedina, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.