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

  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.

  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!

  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

  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)!

  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!

  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

  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.