Day six in Portobelo. The heavy autumn rain has finally broken, leaving the streets slick and the air thick with humidity. I walk the grounds of Fuerte San Jerónimo, discuss the post-feast silence, and tackle the practical reality of banking on a coast where ATMs do not exist.

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Episode 88 of Panama Travel Podcast with Javier Moreno. Javier Moreno is in Portobelo, Panama.

Places in this episode: Fuerte San Jerónimo, Real Aduana, Casa Congo Restaurant, Rico Rico Portobelo / Aroma y Sabor, La Posada del Buzo, Sabanitas, Banco Nacional de Panamá, Puerto Lindo.

Covered: Post-festival atmosphere, Banking and SIM logistics, Fort restoration and earthquake impact, Daily costs and currency realities, Afro-Panamanian cultural heritage, Rural infrastructure challenges.

Chapters:
00:00 Real Aduana
02:06 Casa Congo Restaurant
05:13 Puerto Lindo
08:10 Portobelo

A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps.

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