Portobelo & Isla Grande - Located along Panama's Caribbean coast, Portobelo is a laid-back fishing village with a rich colonial history. Once one of the most important Spanish ports in the region, it was a key point for the movement of South American gold and other goods, and remnants of this past can still be seen in its historic fortifications, several of which form part of the UNESCO-listed Portobelo-San Lorenzo site. Today, the village has a relaxed Caribbean atmosphere shaped by local music, art and everyday life. Nearby Isla Grande offers a more relaxed island setting, surrounded by tropical vegetation and the Caribbean Sea, with opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, diving and boat excursions. Together, Portobelo and Isla Grande combine history, culture, marine activities and Caribbean island life.