Portobelo, Panama

Cruise Port

Portobelo

Corregimiento and city in Colón, Panama.

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Overview

Portobelo is a cruise port in Panama. It lies on the coast at approximately 9.554, -79.655.

About Portobelo

Portobelo is a historic port and corregimiento in Portobelo District, Colón Province, Panama. Located on the northern part of the Isthmus of Panama, it is 32 km (20 mi) northeast of the modern port of Colón now at the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. It has a population of 4,559 as of 2010, and functions as the seat of Portobelo District.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Portobelo — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Portobelo

Portobelo Ruins and bay
Portobelo Ruins and bay
Henry Morgan's attack on the Castillo de San Jeronimo, Porto Bello,
Henry Morgan's attack on the Castillo de San Jeronimo, Porto Bello,
Town of Portobelo
Town of Portobelo

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 29°C in Apr and coolest around 28°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
28°
24°
Feb
28°
24°
Mar
28°
24°
Apr
29°
24°
May
29°
25°
Jun
29°
25°
Jul
29°
25°
Aug
29°
25°
Sep
29°
25°
Oct
29°
24°
Nov
28°
24°
Dec
28°
24°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Portobelo the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Portobelo, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →