The fortifications on the Caribbean Side of Panama: Portobelo-San Lorenzo are military constructions, built by the Spanish Empire during the 17th and 18th centuries on the Caribbean coastline of Colón Province in Panama. The ruins are located on the coast of the province of Colón.
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Fuerte San Jerónimo
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Parque Nacional Portobelo
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Royal Customs House of Portobelo
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Santiago Battery
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The ruins aren't huge an hour will be enough time to see the forts, the is a nice view point above the town, opposite the first fortification. Another fortification lies next to the old corn exchange, they are both crumbling away but the cannons are impressive and both forts off the chance for a dip...
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Interesting history, but no signs to explain it. It's in much worse shape than the other fort down the road and the view is spoiled by at least 8 wrecked boats in the harbor. It wouldn't take much to make this better, but still worth a quick stop if you are going to the nearby church to see...
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Was stationed in Panama from 89-92. Visited this place as well as the village and beach with my Columbian girlfriend many times. Very beautiful. I...
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