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It's on the road into town on the left. Two Oceans Dive Center is attached and there's a
salon with games and TV.
Casa Rayo Verde GUESTHOUSE $$$
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( 202-0111; info.rayoverde@gmail.com; d US$60; ) A recent addition, this attractive
four-room home is recommended by guests. The property faces the water and has quaint
rooms with mini-fridges and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy the shared terrace and
the guesthouse helps fund art, music and carpentry initiatives in the local community.
Run by the resort across the bay, the group plans to add another lodging, Casa de Cul-
tura Congo, that will be more high end.
Sunset Cabins CABIN $$$
( 448-2147; www.panamaportobelocabins.com ; d/cabin US$53/75; ) Nondivers are
welcome at this comfortable seafront lodging run by Scubapanama. A bright structure
has motel-style doubles with balconies, electric showers and air-con. The cute cabins are
charming but pocket-sized - best for a couple or a family with small children. For all-in-
clusive scuba packages, see the website.
ICING GLASS
If you're missing your daily dose of spirulina, look no further. Regional specialty
icing glasshas yet to make the menu at Starbucks, but its sweet and potent taste
is strangely addictive. This icy blend of condensed milk and seaweed is sold at
roadside stands, sometimes even out of recycled rum bottles. Nowthat'sorganic.
Shopping
Taller Portobelo ARTS & CRAFTS
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( 6777-5022; 9am-noon & 2-5pm) Fascinating for art and culture buffs, Taller Portobe-
lo is an artist-run workshop of Congo art. Feel free to ask the attendant about the histor-
ical and cultural significance of the work on display; the art is also for sale. It's located
behind Casa de Brujas. If the shop is closed, ask around for Gustavo.
 
 
 
 
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