We had a wonderful day with Francesco! We have traveled many places and have had many different tour guides but Francesco was by far the best! We kayaked through mangroves,... read more hiked through mud and the jungle, and spent time on a beautiful private beach. I couldn't have imagined a

  Had a wonderful kayaking experience with Francesco, Dario, an their adorable furry companion in Portobelo. We kayaked around the beautiful bay learning about its great history while Francesco regaled us... read more with tales of pirates and gold. From there we kayaked through the beautiful mangroves learning about their importance and biodiversity. After bidding farewell to kayaks, we hiked along a path through forest searching for howler monkeys before arrive at a secluded beach. It was wonderful.

  Thank you for your friendly, reliable and proactive approach. I can only recommend, especially thank YOU, Francesco

  My husband and I decided to take a kayaking trip in Portobelo bay in Panama. We searched online and came across Panamore which said they provided private tours which included... read more kayaking, hiking through a swamp forest and rain forest and then a private beach. It had only a couple of reviews but was so cheap (only about $45 per person). On the day of the tour, we were picked up by a taxi, arranged by Panamore (paid $150) that drove us from Panama city to Portobelo bay. There, at a local restaurant, we met Francesco, the tour guide (I think he owns the restaurant too). We had never been kayaking before, but had the most amazing experience that we're looking forward to doing it again. We kayaked for about and hour through the bay and then through a swamp forest. We left the kayak and went hiking with rubber boots provided by Francesco. After about an hour of hiking we arrived at a beautiful private beach where we were even provided with snorkeling gear. We spent about two hours there and were taken back to where we had started with a beautiful speedboat ride.The entire trip Francesco told us about history and culture, showed us things and kept us company. After getting back, we cleaned up in the bathroom there which wasn't the best bathroom but was okay I guess . We then had lunch at the restaurant (it was so good! Cost about $20 each) and were taken back to our hotel with the same taxi driven by Luis. Overall, it was an incredible trip and Francesco is an amazing tour guide. We highly recommend it to anyone travelling to Panama. This is one activity you have to do!

  If you are looking for a special family friendly tour of Portobelo then you should contact Panamore. Francesco the delightful owner / operator of Panamore is a knowledgeable guide... read more and also runs a little Italian pizza/ pasta dockside cafe there . He took us kayaking around the bay and along a river telling us all about the local history -all while also keeping our 3 young children giggling and paddling ( quite a feat!) We then had a little walk through the mangrove forest ( boots provided) to a lovely secluded beach cove. Our very own little Panamanian paradise . Perfect for young children to swim and paddle and snorkeling also possible a short swim from the beach. Because we had little ones we had opted for a boat to pick us up rather than paddle back. The friendly boat driver was prompt and delivered us back to the cafe . There Francesco made us some really delicious Italian pizzas and the kids also enjoyed some desserts made by the lovely Gabriella. We left feeling like part of his family with happy memories and full bellies! Francesco offers other local tours too and I’m sure he will tailor make you an amazing experience. Just Do it!

  My wife, 2 daughters and I went on the kayak, trek, snorkel tour with Francesco from Panamore. We had a really enjoyable time. We took a kayuk(traditional wooden kayak) and... read more a regular kayak and paddled across Portobelo bay and finished with a short paddle through the mangroves. We then put on rubber boots and hiked for about 30 minutes through the jungle until we reached a secluded beach. Unfortunately it was a very high tide and the beach was mostly underwater. There was also an unusually strong wind which made snorkeling impossible. We sat and had lunch and enjoyed the ocean. Francesco got us some coconuts from the local land owner. The milk inside was great! After about an hour, we reversed our route and returned to Portobelo. We really enjoyed the tour and felt it was priced fairly.

  Portobelo is already magical as it is but being with the right people can make your experience unforgettable. Thank you Francesco for the excursions, the adventures and not least, for... read more your kindness.
Kayak is incredible and all the beaches and forest you show us are amazing!
Also discover local tradition and history of Portobelo is so fascinating and fun!
If that isnt enough, five days sailing in San Blas is an experience we will never forget and we will keep in our hearts for the rest of our lives.
The sea, the animals, the islands and Kuna people makes you think heaven exist but you want to be with the best company. Go Panamore!

  We had a wonderful day with Francesco! We have traveled many places and have had many different tour guides but Francesco was by far the best! We kayaked through mangroves,... read more hiked through mud and the jungle, and spent time on a beautiful private beach. I couldn't have imagined a more perfect day! He also helped us with many other things such as fishing, ziplining, etc. Thank you so much for all the memories Francesco! We will never forget you, and plan on staying in touch!