Details About Portobelo

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Portobelo (formerly Puerto Bello, also Porto Belo) is a port town in Colon Province, Panama. Portobelo was founded in 1597. From the 16th to the 18th century it was an important silver-exporting port in New Granada on the Spanish Main and one of the ports on the route of the Spanish treasure fleets. Today, Portobelo is a sleepy town with a population of fewer than 5000. It has a deep natural harbor. In 1980 the fortification ruins, along with nearby Fort San Lorenzo, were declared a World Heritage Site.
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Attractions

Today, the town of Portobelo has a unique Afro-Caribbean-colonial flavor. It is located on the Caribbean coast of Panama with a total area of 86,000 acres; 20% of the area is designated as a marine park. A tropical rainforest meets the sea here with long, beautiful stretches of beach and incredible diving opportunities.

Currency

The currency is the "Balboa" which is the same value as the US dollar.

 
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