Thanks to Francesco we got to see so many things of Panama and got to know a lot of the nature, the history, the society and more. We were in... read more the jungle on horses with Francesco and he showed us a lot. He is an experienced guide and lives there for now 10 years. He speaks good english and is really funny. He gave us everyday another nice activity to do. So we went on the ocean with his kayak one day, which was a real fun ride. The next day we went amphibia board riding, which is board pulled under water by a boat. He also showed us some secret beaches where we camped and stayed the night.

  What an amazing day! Francesco showed us an awesome time kayaking, hiking through the mangroves / jungle, and then snorkeling a couple different sites. The scenery was incredible. The history... read more and nature information shared by Francesco was very thorough and entertaining. And the meals back at his restaurant Casa Vela were to die for. Thank you!

  the guide (francesco) is very competent and flexibel. whatever you want to do, he will organise it for you! always in good mood and entertaining but also informing you about... read more nature and plants and their influence on nature/human life. thanks for the experience francesco (and panamore)!

  We had a few days in the wonderful town of Portobelo and Francesco's tour company was fantastic! He offers a lot of different options and has a real enthusiasm... read more for both the nature and culture of Portobelo. We had a great day on the kayak - hike - beach tour. It is a fascinating kayak trip across Portobelo bay and then through some mangroves. This is followed by an easy hike through spectacular jungle - we saw two different types of monkeys, many birds etc. Then you arrive at a picture perfect beach for snorkelling. What a day! Thank you Francesco - you made it a real fun day! Call into Francesco's restaurant "Casa Vela" for great Italian food with a spectacular view of the bay.

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

  Amazing adventure trip in the tropical rainforest - We went hiking in the vast jungle behind Portobelo. Really Nice experience as we found many animals such as monkeys, spiders, frogs and colorful butterflies. We also had a very... read more experienced local guide that showed us many plants and told us how they could be used in many ways. Plus we had a lot of water and fruit included during this incredible walking trip.

  Francesco was awesome! Extremely knowledgeable on all of the culture, biology and history of this area. We kayaked and hiked through the rainforest to a secluded beach. ... read more We learned so much along the way. Thank you Francesco!!

  We got the contact details of Francesco via an acquaintance of ours. He became our regular guide during our stay in Portobelo. Francesco speaks a lot of languages ​​and has... read more a lot of knowledge about the village and the surroundings of Portobelo. He is originally from Europe, so he really understands the differences and similarities between cultures. We have experienced that he is patient, listens well and at the same time can think solution-based from our needs. He is willing to give you tips without immediately expecting something back. He gave us very good food suggestions which we really needed after one month of traveling with not always such good food. And some suggestions to visit small villages which you can’t find on your own. He has good connections with the local people. We did a combined trip where we went canoeing, hiking, chilling and snorkeling at a private beach. The day after we went hybrid snorkeling. That was stunning. Francesco has a very nice pace; he knows when to go slower and when to speed up. He was an incredible, enjoyable and helpful guide to us. We have booked our tours with him and will recommend to everyone to do this as wel. Our stay in Portobelo felt like we where visiting friends mainly because of Francesco and Camilla who where the nicest people and the best guides!