Portobelo Caribbean Tour: Afrocolonial History & Beaches

Discover Portobelo’s pristine beaches and rich Afrocolonial history. Enjoy a comfortable SUV ride and expert guides on this unforgettable Caribbean coast tour.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fuerte San Jeronimo - This fort was the largest of the three in Portobelo. It is strategically located next to the Royal Customs House, which was the accounting house of the Spanish Treasury. It had more than 20 cannons and has beautiful views of the bay.
    The current fort was rebuilt in 1774, as the older structure was attacked by Henry Morgan…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport pick up fee - $30
Additional Information

You want to spend a spectacular day in clear, calm waters. Also learn a little about the Afrocolonial culture and history of Panama on the Caribbean coast of Colon. This is the tour you should choose. A tour that includes the most important and paradisiacal places on the Caribbean coast of Portobelo, Colon with excellent guides and knowledgeable drivers…

Location
Fuerte San Jeronimo
Calle Genea
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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I5366qudalea
Oct 21, 2024
If you want to learn about history, the culture, and visit a beautiful beach, this tour is for you! - My trip to Portobelo and the nearby beaches was AMAZING. It was everything I was looking for. Angel, my tour guide and driver for the day, was professional and he communicated with me the night before about what to bring and what we would do that day. Portobello is a small community on the Caribbean side of Panama. It sits at the base of a beautiful natural harbor. It’s a drive of ann about an hour and a half from Panama City. We stopped to get something to eat on our way over there. When we got into Portobelo he showed us the first Spanish fort, which is right beside the road on the left hand side. He also showed us the second one, which is in the middle of town right in the water’s edge and much, much bigger. It’s next to the Royal Customs House, which is where Spain garrisoned soldiers and stored the gold they mined in South America before they sent it to Spain. Its it completely restored and is now a beautiful museum dedicated to the Congo people of Portobelo, their customs, and their struggle against slavery. After I visited the museum and toured the forts, we hopped on a speedboat and went to Venas Azules and then to Playa Blanca. Venas Azules is an estuary with beautiful clear water that’s about 3-4 feet deep where you can snorkel and see straight to the bottom. I didn’t see a lot that day-I only saw a turtle but that’s okay. After that, we hopped back in and we passed by Playa Huerta, another absolutely beautiful beach, before reaching our destination of Playa Blanca. Btw, these are only accessible by boat and it takes about 20 min to get to Playa Blanca. It’s a beautiful white sand beach with blue water and colorful shacks on the beach. It was like a view out of a movie. We spent about an our and a half out there. I snorkeled, swam, and lay on the beach soaking up lots of sun. After our time was up, we headed back, I was given a place to shower myself off and change my clothes. We then headed back to Panama City. Angel offered to stop somewhere for lunch (breakfast and lunch are out of your own pockets) but I declined (I still had some snacks left over from breakfast). If you’re looking to learn about and experience a piece of Spanish history, learn about the history of the Afro Panamanian people of Panama, and visit one of the most beautiful beaches in the country then this tour is definitely for you!
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Savannah_c
Aug 6, 2024
History & Beach Day - Had a great time seeing Colón after spending most of my time with friends in Panama City. Nice car and safe driving, I recommend this tour with Angel!
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Mike_s
Jul 5, 2024
A perfect beach day! - We had a wonderful experience traveling to Portobelo/Colon with Angel. He was prompt, professional, and knowledgeable. He offered us options for the day, including stops, lunch, etc. We didn't just go to the beach; we learned about the culture surrounding where we were. The history of Panama was an excellent starting point for the day. The beach was amazing, quiet, tranquil, and not full of the usual business. We really enjoyed our time, a true highlight of our vacation.
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From $129
up to 12 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).