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Galer铆a de Arte Casa Congo

Top choice in Portobelo


A wonderful gallery with museum-quality pieces made mainly by Afro-Caribbean craftspeople and artists. Helpful displays explain the cultural background of the groups represented, including Congo and indigenous cultures. It's not all high end though 鈥 you will also find reasonably priced jewelry and souvenirs.


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