Panama · Beach & Island

Portobelo and Isla Mamey The Great Adventure on the Caribbean side

10 Hours Round trip from Portobelo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit historic Portobelo on Panama’s Caribbean coast
  • 02 See the Church of San Juan de Dios and the Black Christ
  • 03 Explore colonial ruins away from the usual tourist trail
  • 04 Take a boat trip to Isla Mamey
  • 05 Relax on a small island popular with Panama City locals
  • 06 Enjoy white-sand beaches and palm-lined scenery

Head to Panama’s Caribbean side for a full-day escape that combines history, culture, and island time. This experience takes you beyond the usual tourist trail to Portobelo, where colonial ruins and the Church of San Juan de Dios, home of the Black Christ, offer a glimpse into the region’s rich heritage.

From there, continue by boat to Isla Mamey, a small Caribbean island loved by locals from Panama City. With white-sand beaches, palm trees, and a relaxed atmosphere, it’s an ideal place to unwind and enjoy a different side of Panama.

From there, continue by boat to Isla Mamey, a small Caribbean island loved by locals from Panama City.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Panama City
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Portobelo

Discover the colonial ruins and the magnificent church (Church of the Black Christ) of San Juan de Dios de Portobelo.

Isla Mamey

A small island off the Caribbean coast of Panama.

The favorite place for locals in Panama City who like to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Portobelo 1 city · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport terrestre en minibus climatisé, depuis Panama City (lieu de votre séjour) ou depuis le bureau Visit Panama Tour, (aller-retour).
  • Les boissons à l'intérieur du véhicule sont incluses à volonté.
  • Transport aller-retour en bateau jusqu'à Isla Mamey.
  • Frais d'entrée sur l'île.
  • Chaises et parasol.
  • Visite de Portobelo. (Musée fermé en raison de la pandémie)

What's Not Included

  • Serviette de plage / crème solaire.
  • Équipement de snorkeling ou tout autre équipement de sport de plage.
  • Repas.

Know before you go

Au moins 2 personnes sont nécessaires pour que la visite ait lieu.

Prévoyez environ B/.15 pour votre repas. (Choisissez entre un steak avec pomme de terre au four ou un homard servi avec riz et patacones).

  • Ne convient pas aux animaux
  • Sièges bébé non disponibles (les enfants doivent s'asseoir sur vos genoux).
  • Caméra.
  • N'oubliez pas votre maillot de bain et une serviette.
  • Équipements sportifs ou jeux de plage.
  • Collations et boissons.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Portobelo, PA
Tour start
Portobelo, PA
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Portobelo.

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