El Otro Lado Private Retreat. EXPERIENCES by El Otro Lado

EXPERIENCES

Information and reserves: Tel. +507 202 01 11 | info@elotrolado.com.pa | www.elotrolado.com.pa

ENTERTAINMENT AND TRANQUILITY

CARIBBEAN BEACHES

Discover a perfectly preserved land where nature rules, the jungles reach the beach and the weather allows breathtaking experiences throughout the year

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LA HUERTA

PLAYA BLANCA

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PUERTO FRANCÉS

RIDE THROUGH RIVERS AND MANGROVES ABOARD “LA FARAONA”

Enjoy the sunset of Portobelo’s rivers on our pleasure craft “La Faraona”. Unimaginable environments and sensations that inspire

Event the most stressed yield to the sensation of peace and tranquility.

VISIT THE PORTOBELO BARRAGE LAKE

A truly special and unique place at the highest point of our property. A century old barrage and small wooden homestead await you, where, at your request, you can savour tasty snacks while gazing at the captivating nature that surrounds you.

CON-SENTIMIENTOS PLEASURES

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Relax and enjoy one of our magical and replenishing massages in our very own “con-sentimientos” room, or, if the weather is favorable, on the barrage’s terrace.

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INFINITY POOL FOR PLEASING YOUR SENSES

An ambiance of privacy and tranquility reigns around our pool, offering you unique moments of relaxation in the midst of this amazing Caribbean nature. Let us indulge you with snacks and cocktails.

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ADVENTURE

HIKES THROUGH THE TROPICAL FOREST

There is no Wi-Fi in the forest, but you will find a better connection

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RIVER KAYAKING

Discover hidden gems in our rivers or at sea in our kayaks. You will be surprised by the close contact that you will have with nature.

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WATER SPORTS

Conquer Portobelo’s bay, rivers and beaches. Paddleboard

Ski-Wakeboard ·

Kayak

Banana boat

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Snorkeling

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DIVING

Regardless of your level, we will adapt to you so that you may enjoy the best dives.

A historic bay with a great variety of underwater attractions worth exploring. A 110-feet freighter, a C-45 airplane, coral reefs, the famous Drake Island and Salmedena reef are some of the local favorites, but there are plenty more ready to be discovered!

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Don’t forget to book your diving adventure.

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TRADITIONAL FISHING

The Caribbean, of different depths and shades of blue, dazzles with excellent underwater gardens for fishing. Experts will accompany you in the search for tuna, grouper, snapper, bass, yellowtail and even the famous marlin.

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VIDA SALVAJE

BIRD WATCHING

Thanks to our commitment to preserving the environment, our natural reserve serves as a perfect habitat for a great number of bird species that are in need of safer forests or a place to rest along their migration routes. Join our naturalist guide and spend hours searching and admiring the different species that live in our forests.

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WILDLIFE SIGHTINGS

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The wildlife in Portobelo Natural Park is very rich and diverse due to the vast amount of species that inhabit its jungles such peccaries, the tapirs, river otters, porcupines, pumas, foxes, mountain lions, monkeys, a wide variety of snakes and even the mythical jaguar. The rivers are home to many alligators

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CULTURE

HISTORICAL TOWN

PORTOBELO

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Portobelo is a very small town with no more than 4.000 inhabitants that holds a fascinating history and culture. It has an important display of colonial and military architecture that dates back to the 17th century and has been proclaimed an UNESCO world heritage site. We recommend visiting the San Jeronimo Fort, where surrounded by cannons and old walls, you will relive the colonial times of pirates and conquistadores. You may also visit the ancient fort of Santiago de la Gloria, a unique building that still possesses its cannons, trenches and gates. Another historical site you cannot miss is the Royal Customs Office, a former governor’s house and staging post for the gold proceeding from Peru and Ecuador that was on its way to Spain. Every year, on the 21st of October, thousands of devoted pilgrims attend the celebration and worship of the black Christ. Fortunately, it is not necessary to visit during this date in order to see the famous figure. You may do so at any moment by visiting the church of San Felipe de Portobelo.

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The history and magic of an ancient city that was of vital importance to the Spanish conquest – our guide will fill you in on all the details.

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COSTAL FOOD

If you want to try typical coastal food, there is no better or more delicious place than CASA CONGO. It has a beautiful view of the Bay and offers local plates rich in all kinds of seafood. CASA CONGO is managed by the Bahía de Portobelo Foundation, and holds as one of its social programs, the training of staff and cooks, with the hopes developing a more sustainable tourism for Portobelo and its surrounding areas.

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ART GALLERY AND CRAFTS

Paintings, photography, woodwork, masks and other crafts are testimony to Portobelo’s cultural heritage. The gallery in CASA CONGO is a project by the Bahía de Portobelo foundation.

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VISIT THE SAN FERNANDO FORT

PHOTOGRAPHY Let yourself be blown away by the true pirate stories that took place in this stronghold. Long cannons and towers from the 17th century will make you relive what happened in Portobelo. Request a guide.

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ART WORKSHOP

Free your creativity and create your own art piece. Under the guide of a local artist, make a souvenir with your own hands that is one hundred percent from Portobelo and yours to keep.

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PERCUSSION WORKSHOP

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CONGO DANCE

Despite the way that the slaves were treated, they never lost their sense for life and the joy to celebrate it

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ZARACUNDE

A dance that describes the historic escape of the cimarrones into the

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THE DANCE OF THE DEVILS The struggle between good and evil, the sacred and the profane, life and death… The dance, which symbolizes the road to freedom of the enslaved Afro-Antillean culture, will leave you speechless.

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OTRAS EXPERIENCIAS

VISIT THE EMBERA TRIBE

The Embera people, who have fully harnessed the jungle’s resources, will receive us in their village to share their culture and way of life. https://vimeo.com/groups/travelhd/videos/88775569

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ARCHIPIÉLAGO DE SAN BLÁS A virgin paradise

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An exceptional day! Visit Panama’s hidden paradise. We propose you take a helicopter and fly to these heavenly islands. Once there, you will for yourself why these scattered islands along the Panamanian coast are said to be one of the most beautiful places on earth.

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El Otro Lado will prepare for you a delicious picnic for you to enjoy by the beach where you land. One of our assistants will escort you along your day and provide you with diving gear, chairs and other comforts.

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PANAMA: TWO OCEANS Visit the thriving metropolis of Panama City with its skyscrapers and Museum of Biodiversity designed by Frank Gerhy. Be sure to have lunch and stroll through the old town, and on the way back to El Otro Lado, visit the Miraflores locks on the Panama Canal”

MUSEUM OF BIODIVERSITY

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