Portobelo used to be the mid-point between Spain and Peru. The goods would come overland or by water from Lima to Portobelo.   The Spanish Galleons would sail to Spain transporting gold, silver, tobacco, chocolate, hides, etc. Afterwards they would return to the Americas with wine, oils, iron, wood items, furniture, etc. Such wealth awakened the interest of other world powers. As a counter measure, the Spanish surrounded the bay with fortifications…. Read More