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Portobelo
A Caribbean bay where Spain's silver fleets once loaded, guarded by ruined coral-stone forts standing right at the roadside, plus the church of the Black Christ, focus of a huge October pilgrimage.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Colón, Panama · North America
Palenque sits on the route: 10 minutes from Cuango, 45km from San Blas Islands (Guna Yala).
Palenque is a town located in Colón, Panama. With a population of 355, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Palenque sits in Panama. It's in the America/Panama time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Palenque to your route.
Palenque is a corregimiento in Santa Isabel District, Colón Province, Panama with a population of 404 as of 2010. It is the seat of Santa Isabel District. Its population as of 1990 was 281; its population as of 2000 was 400.
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Palenque is located in Colón, Panama, North America. The coordinates are 9.5735 latitude, -79.3576 longitude.
Palenque has a population of approximately 355 people, making it a town in Panama.
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A Caribbean bay where Spain's silver fleets once loaded, guarded by ruined coral-stone forts standing right at the roadside, plus the church of the Black Christ, focus of a huge October pilgrimage.
33 km · about 40 min drive
beach
An archipelago of 365 pristine islands governed by the indigenous Guna people, with crystal-clear waters and untouched palm-fringed islets.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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