Portobelo

Portobelo is a small town in Panama's northwestern region, on the Caribbean's beautiful blue shores. Today, quaint fishing boats sway to the rhythm of the sea, with lush vegetation blending with the blue of the Caribbean in the background. A closer look reveals the remains of colonial Spanish forts and the last relics of this town's legacy as the largest colonial Spanish port in Central America, which is why it has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You can sample the delectable Afro-Caribbean cuisine, which is distinguished by flavorful ingredients and spices such as curry, coconut, fresh seafood, and local vegetables, when you visit. You'll also learn about the Congolese culture's unique song and dance, as well as the most revered religious figure in Portobelo, Nazareno, or the Black Christ. This life-size wooden sculpture washed ashore in Portobelo and was picked up by a fisherman, and its exact origins are still unknown. Actually, it has been associated with several miracles. The life-size wooden sculpture of Nazareno can be seen for yourself at Iglesia San Felipe, a Spanish-built church built in 1814.

Google rating: 4.5/5.0
Location: Gaigirgordub, Panama