History in the morning, beach in the afternoon. We pick you up at your hotel between 7 and 8am for the scenic two-hour drive to Panama’s Atlantic coast. In Portobelo, your guide takes you through the fort, church and museum that tell the story of this historic town, with time to meet local artisans along the way.
From the port, a short boat ride brings you to Isla Grande. You’ll spend a few relaxed hours at Hotel Candy Rose — beach, pool and lunch included — before we head back to Panama City and drop you at your hotel.
Good to know: your Hotel Candy Rose day pass includes the hotel’s clean bathrooms, pool and beach. Clean restrooms are hard to find on the Colón coast, so this makes the whole day far more comfortable.
Your day
- Fuerte San Jerónimo (San Jerónimo Fort) — 18th-century Spanish fortress ruins that once guarded Portobelo Bay
- Iglesia de San Felipe — Cristo Negro (Church of San Felipe — the Black Christ) — home of the revered Black Christ of Portobelo
- Museo de la Memoria Afropanameña (Museum of Afro-Panamanian Memory) — inside the Real Aduana de Portobelo (Royal Customs House)
- Artesanos locales (local artisans) and Casa Congo (Congo art gallery) — handmade crafts and the colorful art of Portobelo’s Congo tradition
- Isla Grande — a short boat ride from the port
- Hotel Candy Rose — a few hours of beach, pool and hotel amenities
- Return to Panama City with drop-off at your hotel
Included
- Hotel pickup (7–8am) and drop-off
- Guided stops in Portobelo
- Boat ride to and from Isla Grande
- Hotel Candy Rose day pass — pool, beach and bathrooms
- Lunch (fish, chicken or pork) or a bucket of beer
What to bring
- Swimsuit and towel
- Sunscreen & bug spray
- A raincoat, especially during rainy season
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