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Portobelo National Park, Colon

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National Park

Beach terrain and tropical climate combine with historical significance at Portobelo National Park, an important colonial port settlement discovered by Christopher Columbus in the early 16th century. Well-situated for transportation links with Europe, the port was host to a colorful cast of prosperous colonial frontiersmen; watch for the burial place of English explorer Sir Francis Drake. The name literally translates from Spanish to English as “the beautiful port.” A number of ancient ruins and historical churches are also located at the old port city. Arrange to visit Portobelo National Park and other attractions in Colon using our Colon travel itinerary maker.

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Valeria M

Pequeno vilarejo histórico com ruinas de forte e prédio antigo com canhões. Visitamos de barco a Playa Blanca. Linda praia com areia branca e vegetação preservada. more »

Small historic village with ruins of strong and old building with guns. Visit by boat to Playa Blanca. Beautiful beach with white sand and vegetation preserved.

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Rafael V

Este pueblo ubicado en la provincia de Colón, se encuentra en el lado caribeño de Panamá, la historia rebosado por todos los lados del pueblo debido a las ruinas coloniales que tiene, que forman parte... more »

This town located in the province of Colon, is located on the Caribbean side of Panama, history beef on all sides of the village due to the colonial ruins which has, as part of the UNESCO World Heritage. The town as such does too, but worth the visit for the natural environment surrounding it as well as to visit old military fortifications of the colonial era, such as the Fort of San Lorenzo, the ruins of the castle of San Carlos, Santiago battery and Fort San Jerónimo.

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luisgparral

Este parque te permite conocer las ruinas de las murallas de Prtobelo, muy importantes en la época colonial. Me recuerdan a las murallas y fuertes de Cartagena de Indias (Colombia). Se puede llegar en... more »

This Park allows you to see the ruins of the walls of Prtobelo, very important in colonial times. Remind me of the walls and forts of Cartagena de Indias (Colombia). You can get in truck after passing through Columbus. The charming landscape. Very nice beach.

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Ddoʞ sɐɯoɥʇ

Nice historic side. Beside Panama Viejo the most important if Panama

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Bartlomiej Ceglik

Dżungla, masa dziewiczych terenów, roślinność. Możliwość wynajęcia przewodnika w Portobelo.

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Ilan Gean

nice very small

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Luis Perez

Un lugar para hacer higiene mental.

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A place for mental hygiene.

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Davis Gonzalez

Lugar Historico con las Baterias, Vista a la bahia de Portobelo y sobre todo el Santuario de Jesús nazareno.

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With batteries historical place, overlooking the Bay of Portobelo and above all the sanctuary of Jesús nazareno.

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