We arrived via sailboat to the beautiful Portobelo Bay, and did the "Three activities tour" with Dario. There were 4 adults and 5 kids in our group. It was such... read more an incredible experience! He was so good with the kids, keeping them entertained while teaching them about the rich history, culture and ecosystems in this special place. Kayaking through the mangroves was magical, followed by a hike through the jungle (where we saw monkeys!) and finally, a swim at a beautiful, secluded beach. You can't visit Portobelo without a tour with these guys. It was unforgettable.

  We spent a few days in Portobelo and Francesco's Bar Casa Vela became our regular place. Sailors, Backpackers and globetrotters from all over the world meet here. It was always... read more funny and we heard incredible stories.
For one day we rented kayaks and got the best tips for our trip through the mangroves directly from Francesco. The tour was wonderful and renting was totally uncomplicated.
Besides Francesco makes super tasty pizza and pasta. So be sure to stop by Francesco's when you are in Portobelo!

  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

  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!

  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.

  We found our experience with Dario to be one of a kind. We booked the “3 activities” tour to include kayaking across the bay and through the mangroves, hiking... read more through the jungle and swimming at a private beach. The tour was with just our family so it felt very intimate and we learned so much about the history and the nature that isn’t likely replicated by a larger tour operator out of the city. We ended our tour with pizza and a cold beer at the family owned restaurant and it couldn’t have been a better day. We strongly recommend Panamore Tours if you are looking for a one of a kind, tailored experience from people who clearly love history, animals and sharing this historic community.

  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.

  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!