Coco Plum Eco Lodge

Portobelo


An attractive, motel-style lodging with eight rooms, the very friendly Coco Plum has been around for years. On the waterfront, the feel of the place is ocean kitsch, replete with nets, shells and pastels, but the effect is cozy. The attached Restaurante Las Anclas is popular with travelers. It’s on the road into town on the left.

Golden Frog Scuba is also based here. Can provide boat service.


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