MERCI mille fois à Jean-Pierre du voilier NIKAN de nous avoir fait parvenir ces renseignements fort utiles pour les navigateurs :
The Panama Cruisers Information Guide
August 12, 2009 edition
The Panama Cruisers Information Guide is meant to help cruisers get a start with basic boating needs in Panama, to include Colon, Linton, San Blas, Bocas/David and Panama City.
Thank you to all who contributed to this effort. If you find a valuable service for
boaters anywhere in Panama, please send the new information and/or corrections to this guide to Eddie Tuttle, M/V Tothill, Parrothedd@ocens.net . Except where noted, most of the people listed in this guide speak English.
Index (Item numbers shown)
Agents 6
Airlines 7
Airports 8
Alternators 9
Aluminum 53
Anchors 11
Attorneys 12
Auto Insurance 13
Auto Rental 84
Auto Repair/Parts 14
Batteries 15
Boat Blinds 16
Boat Graphics 17
Buses 18
Camera Repair 19
Canvas Work 20
Carpenter 21
Carpet Cleaning 22
Chain & Line 11
Charts 23
Chrome Plating 24
Compass 25
Computer Services 26
Cruising Guides 23
Dentists 27
Diesel Engine Serv 28
Dinghy Repair 29
Directions 30
Discounts 31
Doctors 32
Dress 33
Electronics 34
EBRIBS 34
Embassies 35
Emergency #’s 1
Fabric Shops 36
Fasteners 10
Filters 37
Fire Extinguishers 38
Flags 23
Fuel 39
General Information 5
Generator Service 28
Grocery/Liquor 40
Guns/Self-Defense 41
Haircut/Spa 42
Hardware Stores 43
Hoses/Hydraulic 44
Hospitals 2
Hotels 45
Inverter Service 46
Lampshades 47
Laundry 48
Life Raft Inspection 49
Linton Panama info 50
Locksmith/Keys 51
Lumberyard 52
Machine Shops 53
Malls 54
Marinas & Moorings 55
Marine Stores 56
Molas 57
Newspapers 58
Oil 59
Outboard Engines 60
Paint 61
Pet Travel 6
Plastics 62
Propane 63
Pumps 64
Refrigeration 65
Restaurants 66
Rigging 67
Sail Repair 20
Safety 68
San Blas Services 69
Scuba Services 70
Sewing Machines 71
Shipping/Importing 72
Shoe Repair 73
SSB Frequencies 4
Solar Panels 74
Stainless Fasteners 10
Surveyors 75
Taxis 6
Telephones 76
Train 77
Travel Agents 78
Travel Guides 79
Veterans 80
Vet Services 81
VHF Channels 3
Watermaker Supplies 82
Weather 83
Windlass 9
1. EMERGENCY NUMBERS
TOURIST POLICE (English Speaking) – (211-3811)
POLICE – 104 (911 is in the process of being installed)
FIRE- 103 or Ft. Sherman (Shelter Bay Marina) Fire Station (447-1462)
COAST GUARD – Colon (447-1462)
AMBULANCE – Alerta (263-4522) EMI (236-5050) or SEMM (264-4122)
2. HOSPITALS
Colon – Clinic near Quatro Altos (433-7532)
Panama City – Clinica Hospital San Fernando (278-6364) – This hospital has an
international department to assist you. (305-6300) Ex 4283.
custrepresentative@hospitalsanfernando.com
Centro Medico Paitilla (265-8800) Calle 53 and Ave. Balboa located near the World
Trade Center in the Marbella area.
Punta Pacifica Hospital (204-8000) This is the newest and most advanced facility in the country and is affiliated with the John’s Hopkins Hospital of Baltimore, Maryland.
Several cruisers have been helped with direct billing to insurance companies outside of Panama.
Hospital National (207-8100) is located at Avenida Cuba between Calle 38 & Calle 39.
3. VHF CHANNELS
06 - Balboa Yacht Club and water taxi
10 - La Playita (Amador)
10 - Flamenco Marina
12 – Panama Canal Authority “Cristobal Signal” (call before entering canal areas)
68 – Bocas del Toro working channel & net at 8 AM
69 - Cruiser channel Balboa/Amador
72 - San Blas/Linton working channel
74 –Taboga Island mooring balls
74 - Colon Cruiser channel & Shelter Bay Marina
Cruisers Net 7:40 AM (only on Mon & Thurs)
74 - Panama City Cruisers Net 8:00AM (Mon-Sat)
4. SSB Frequencies
7:30 AM (1230 UTC) – 8104 USB -Chris Parker Weather
8:00 AM (1300 UTC) - 7083 LSB - HAM only – C. American Breakfast Club
8:15 AM (1315 UTC) - 6209 USB - South West Caribbean Net
8:30 AM (1330 UTC) - 8107 USB - Panama Connection Net
9:00 AM (1400 UTC) - 8143 USB - Pan Pacific Net
9:00 AM (1400 UTC) – 6209 USB – NW Caribbean Net
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5. GENERAL INFORMATION
There are two Yahoo e-mail groups on the Internet specifically designed for cruisers to share information. For the Caribbean side it’s “Cruisers_Network_Online”.
For the Pacific side it’s mainly the “The Southbound_Group”. Please note that both groups use underscores in the name: i.e.: Southbound_Group and Cruisers_Network_Online. Also,note that both groups have cruisers world wide.
The Southbound Group’s website:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbound_group/
To subscribe to The Southbound Group:
Southbound_group-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Cruisers Network Online’s website:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cruisers_Network_Online/
To subscribe to Cruisers Network Online:
Cruisers_Network_Online-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
To access this guide, “The Panama Cruisers Information Guide” and other cruising
guides posted by members, subscribe (free) to either of the Yahoo groups above. Then
go to the Yahoo Groups home page and click on the Files section to look at Cruising
guides.
The Southbound Group Moderators, Frank Nitte and Shirley Duffield S/V Windsong
have compiled the, Cruisers Guide to Services in Panama City (May 2009) which
updates the previous ones and contains more detailed information for Panama City.
Please send new information and corrections for Panama City to them as well, at
shirlduff@aol.com
Lois Peck, S/V “Spice Island Lady” based out of Bocas del Toro, has compiled a guide of services available in David, Panama, entitled, “City of David, Panama
Recommendations”(January 14, 2009) and a Bocas del Toro guide for cruisers which is
helpful for cruisers in the Bocas del Toro area. She has provided an extensive list of medical services available in David Panama. If you know of a business that provides good service or has that hard to find boat service/item for the Bocas/David area send an email to Lois at Scuppers42003@yahoo.com with the new information.
It is impossible to list every taxi driver, doctor, restaurant and hotel. It is also impossible to keep current with pricing and rate each and every service. The guide attempts to provide some key people to contact in different areas of services and different parts of the country. Some of the individuals listed under services are cited because they are good sources for other referrals and very helpful. Keep these Guides updated by sending in the new information, deletions and corrections to the email addresses above.
Panama-Guide.com is an English newspaper on line which has current information and
news. You can search for articles on almost anything you want to know about Panama.
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6. Agents/Taxis/Pet Travel
Due to the geographic nature of Panama, with ports used by cruisers in many different
remote areas, the services and advice provided by some of these taxi drivers can save you
endless hours of frustration and expense. Cruisers Guide to Services in Panama City
has an extensive list of taxi drivers. Panama’s immigration laws seem to change
frequently and recently there has been uncertainty with renewal of cruising permits. You
will have less hassle if you use one of the ships agents listed below. If in doubt what to
do, call or email one of them before making your plans. Zarpes are required for boat
travel between ports in Panama.
Colon – Stanley Scott (447-0065) (6680-7971) Stanley provides many services
including immigration, cruising permits, zarpes, canal transits, and taxi service to/from
the International Airport (Tocumen PTY) in Panama City. Stanley also has a Pricemart
card for the stores in Panama City. He has drivers who can assist with services on the
eastern coast of Panama, such as Portobelo and Linton.
Victor Hugo Maldonado, “Hugo Hope” (6721-4125) (442-0248)
vhm1471@hotmail.com is the former agent/bus driver at Shelter Bay Marina. He is now
working on his own as a ships agent, immigration, assisting cruisers with shopping trips,
tours and taxi services to and from the airport.
Tito (6463-5009) is an agent and taxi driver. Tito has also been using a launch to bring
cruisers in from the Flats anchorage off Colon.
Rudy (6743-7241) is a taxi driver.
Water Taxi Service – Antonio “Tono” Machado (6660-6083) Provides water taxi
service on the Colon flats and Shelter Bay. Has a nice launch.
Near Linton – Panamarina – Jose (6640-3666) provides taxi service to Panama City,
including the airport for a reasonable fare.
Panama City – Roger (6717-6745) (6728-8057) Mago50@hotmail.com is the former
dock master at the Panama Canal Yacht Club and is now working as a taxi driver based
in Panama City with a van and a car. Roger understands the needs of cruisers and is
valuable in finding marine supplies. He is available to assist cruisers throughout Panama.
(Colon, San Blas). He can also be contacted to find something in Panama City and bring
the marine part to you in Colon, Shelter Bay or air ship to San Blas or Bocas.
Enrique Plummer – (228-5794) (674-3086) VHF 69/67 eplummer10@hotmail.com
info@panamacanalyacht.com is a yacht agent based out of Balboa. He provides many
services including shipping and taxi.
Jose Saenz (6614-7811) bocasfrog@yahoo.com www.goldenfrog.net has a taxi service,
shipment, courier, tour, land/air cargo and general services for most of Panama. Handles
many services such as the Pet Travel paperwork in and out of Panama on airplanes.
Jose has been very dependable answering emails for airport pickup.
Pete Stevens (261-1931) (6735-7356) handles many transits and marine services. He
specializes in large motor yachts.
Carlos Chiari – (6449-4066) has a van & does tours to Embera villages.
Jaime – (6601-3511) $8 per hr., A/C, clean car & safe driver.
See Southbound Panama Services guide for list of drivers in Files.
Hotel Milan area taxi driver – Irenio Moreno Jr. (6622-0951) (6401-7789) (225-4425)
Has a little station wagon that holds big suitcases. Can be contacted for pick up at
airports. Usually is parked at Hotel Milan.
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7. Airlines
Aeroperlas (315-7500) & Air Panama (316-9000) Domestic airlines fly all over
Panama and to some of the San Blas islands. It is very reasonable to fly between
domestic locations within Panama. These airlines only fly out of the Albrook airport.
Copa Airlines is the international airline of Panama and a partner with Continental
Airlines. The main office (304-2672) is located in the new Costa del Este Torre Norte, off
of Corredor Sur on the way to the International airport Tocumen. A more convenient
location is the Copa counter at Hotel Panama (217-2672) in the El Cangrejo area. Copa
and Continental are both pet friendly airlines. Continental Airlines (265-0040) are located
on Balboa Ave.
American Airlines (238-4615) main office is near the El Dorado area and on Balboa.
Delta’s (214-8118). main office is near Multiplaza Pacifica .
Aires Airlines (238-3596) flies to Cartagena, Aruba and Curacao as well as other
destinations in Colombia. The main office is located at Calle 56 & Ave. Abel Bravo.
Avianca (302-3316) is located off Calle 50, Edificio Solendeg.
8. Airports
Panama City – Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen (PTY) (238-2700) is located
in the eastern part of the city. You will get there faster if you take Corridur Sur
(expressway). The tolls add up but it is extremely fast. Make sure you are clear with the
taxi driver on the fee (are tolls included?) and which way you are going.
Aeropuerto Marcos A. Gelabert (PAC) is also known as Albrook airport as it is
located in the western part of the city, known as Albrook. There are daily flights to all
parts of Panama, including the San Blas, David, Bocas, Conatadora and other locations.
These airlines also have a great economical courier service to remote areas of the
country. If you have extra suitcases you can air ship them cheaper than checking them
with your flight. Just go to the domestic shipping end of the Albrook airport and ship
your heavy stuff. The trip between airports by taxi will take at least 45minutes or longer
depending on traffic (allow 1 ½ hours).
9. Alternator/ Windlass Service
David – Auto Partes Electromecanicas – Nelson Mojica, (774-4515)
autoelectrochiri@hotmail.com located on Calle Primera Oeste y B Norte, Edificio Don
Jesus, Local 5. Good selection of OEM alternators and starters.
Panama City – International de Partes Electromenchanicas - Roberto Jou (221-
3022) (221-8464), Centro Commercial Dos Mundo, located on Via Espana, in the Las
Sabanas area, next to Pepsi Cola and to the southwest of Ernesto T. Levre street. You
have to bring the alternator into his shop. Robert is a good source for referrals for other
repairs. Next door are two good hardware/stainless fastener shops.
Electro Mechanical – (220-2514) located on Via Principal. Great repair & purchases.
Electro Servicio – Dorito (6649-3737) Calle 11, electrical & alternator repair.
Windless Repairs - Corporation de Electricidad S.A. can repair electric Windless
motors, etc. Ave. 12 de Octubre, Edificio Don Gil, (261-5904) (261-6912)
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10. Stainless Fasteners
Panama City - Aceros y Herramientas Ahersa, (229-1026/1027) on Via Espana
across form San Fernando Medical Clinic
Casa de Tornillos is located on Via Espana next to Tornillos y Tornillos.
Central de Tornillos located on Ave. Nacional
Tornillo y Tornillo – (221-4785) located on Via Espana Cl 79 Oeste in Las Sabanas
11. Anchors/Chain & Line
Panama City - Rocna Anchors – Mike Barker & Richard Zaleski (6727-6722) (6470-
6302), Marine Scene, marinescenemarina@gmail.com www.marinescene.co.nz -has
inventory of Rocna’s & Harken products.
Chain & Line – Casamar – is located near Fish Market west end of Balboa Ave.
Pesqueros also carries chain and line of various sizes (see marine stores).
12. Attorneys
Panama City - Morgan & Morgan (265-7777) located across from the World Trade
Center in Marbella area is one of the large firms. One of the many lawyers in the firm is
Raul Castro (6674-3024) rcastro@morimor.com Several cruisers have used this firm for
real estate business.
Gray & Co. (264-5630/31) www.lawyers-abogados.net located in El Cangrejo, Calle
Eusebio A. Morales, between Hotel Las Vegas and Hotel Milan. Cruisers have used this
large firm for Pensionado Resident Visa paperwork with good results.
13. Auto Insurance
Panama City - Seguros SA Manuel Cabarcos, (6614-0280)
AIG-National Union Fire Insurance Co. – Auto (301-5034) El Paical at Ave Ricardo
Alfaro and also located on Calle 50.
14. Auto Repair/Parts
Panama City -Auto K, El Ingenio area on La Paz, (229-0846) (261-8747) (6678-3388)
Alicia the owner is very friendly, knowledgeable and can help with other (boat parts
repair) recommendations and vendors.
Marcos Electronics, (390-9332) (6673-1842) is located in the same area near La Paz. He
can fix anything electric or electronic on autos. His shop also does window tinting. He is
helpful with recommendations for other services.
Panama-Zone.com/ PTY GPS, S.A. (832-7967) (US number 866-978-6029) developed
digitized road maps for Panama and sells Garmin GPS units, Steve Magaric (230-6734)
(6678-2464). Essential for a car trying to navigate in Panama. These units can be rented
when renting a car at Hertz, Avis etc. Go to the “Tools” section to change the language
from Spanish, English, Dutch or French.
Panama Auto – Raul Bernal - located on, (the same side as Riba Smith) has brass
fittings for fresh water or fuel and heavy duty coolant.
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15. Batteries
La Casa de Baterias – has at least 11 locations around Panama including Colon (445-
3476). They carry many brands of 6 and 12 volt batteries, battery cable, and terminals. In
Panama City, Juan Diaz (264-0904) is located at the Via Espana store for excellent
service. commercial@casabat.com or ventas@casabat.com
16. Boat Blinds
Panama City -Vertimax, (236-0234) Jack Harrouche (6618-3173) located on
Paical/Brazil Street. They will custom make or copy your old blinds at a very reasonable
cost. It is across from Pak Ya Shipping and around the corner from Abernathy’s
Transismica store.
17. Boat Graphics
Colon – World Graphics, Kathy, Ave Del Frente, does transfer lettering and graphics.
Used by all the cabs but also good for boats.
Panama City – Digital Art at Albrook Business Center (302-7981) (302-7982) Does
boat lettering, design, signs and graphics.
Line & Arts Digital Letters in Albrook Business Park, Gabriela Murillo (232-7000)
(6616-2464) gabriela@lineandarts.com does graphics & digital lettering for boats.
18. Buses
Panama City - The Gran Terminal de Transportes is located adjacent to the Albrook
Mall. Bus travel is very economical with numerous and frequent bus service between
cities. Within Panama City taxis are better and very economical. Find out the rate before
you hire a taxi as like everywhere there are sometimes higher prices for tourists.
19. Camera Repair
Panama City – Canon – located in El Dorado above ICOM. Repairs on printers also.
Fotoser – Ruben Aranda (261-0436) rearanda@rocketmail.com Located off Transismica
between Abernathy’s & Reba Smith grocery. Email him for a map. Rapid service.
20. Canvas Work & Sail Repair
Bocas – Cindy Mangnus (757-9564) does sail repair and canvas work.
Colon - Manuel Pretelt, Flag & Sail maker (441-2389) (6624-4844) is located on Calle
8 ½, Ave Santa Isabel, down an alley behind the Monk Laundry. Take a cab. Does sail
repair and canvas work.
Linton - ABC CANVAS (6706-9077) Bob & Crystal and Roman travel to Shelter Bay
Marina doing canvas projects, dinghy covers, lazy bags, upholstery and all sail repair.
They have a working loft in Linton with professional heavy duty equipment, UV thread
and real Sunbrella materials. Roman does perfect dinghy covers. Bob has a background
in upholstery.
Jim & Heather (6665-0008) (6735-0598) S/V Charmer in Linton, do canvas work.
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Panamarina – Herve & Alan (6783-9319) (6005-8879 Tuesday-Saturday) (6687-7747
Sunday-Monday) canvas.p@hotmail.com run a canvas and sail loft.
Panama City – Samudio (6716-4678) does canvas & sail repair for big boats at BYC.
Omayra Aguirre Robles (6684-2803) (222-3806) textimuebles@hotmail.com does
canvas, cushions, Upholstery and custom sewing.
21. Carpenters
Bocas – Agustin Morales (6601-2134) does excellent work.
22. Carpet Cleaning
Panama City – Mr. Vapor, (261-1001) (261-6776) (6612-8332) is located in the
Bethania area. He has cleaned rugs at his house/shop at a very reasonable price.
23. Charts/Cruising Guides/Flags
Panama City – Islamorada (228-4947) is located across the street from the YMCA in
the Balboa area. www.islamorada.com info@islamorada.com
The Panama Cruising Guide by Eric Bauhaus is in the 3rd edition with the 4th to come
out in 2009. Bauhaus encourages cruisers to contact him with corrections or
recommendations for his guide at ebauhaus@gmail.com
The Panama Guide by Nancy Schwalbe Zydler & Tom Zydler is another guide.
24. Chrome Plating
Panama City – Cromados Panama – (224-1056) is located near Industrial Center at
entrance of Costa del Este.
25. Compass
Panama City – True North – Iberto W. Osorio S., (6617-4557) aosorio@becainc.net is
located in Diablo, Ancon area, Casa No 5286. Does adjustments.
26. Computer Services
Bocas – Tony (6616-4029)
Panama City - Alex Neuman (202-1525) (6781-9505) is located in the offices above
the Athens’s Pizza/Pita deli in the El Dorado area. Does software/hardware repair.
David Kirtschig (6505-7513) S/V Ventosa at La Playita, david.kirtschig@gmail.com
Does custom services at $30/hr.
27. Dentists
Bocas – Dr. Wongs – (6625-0060) located near the bank. Clean & modern office.
Colon- Dr. Ida Herrera, Calle 3, Nuevo Cristobal (441-7141) (6614-9712) is a very
good dentist. Will bring other specialists to her office when needed.
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Dr. Monica Shedden, Peridontist, (204-8318) (204-8368) was referred by Dr. Herrera
and will come to Colon to see you in Dr. Herrera’s office. Office in Panama City is at
Punta Pacifica Hospital Medical Center.
Panama City – Dr. Omar Rodriquez, (223-2689) is located in the El Cangrejo area.
Atlantica Building, 3rd floor, #4.
Dr. Gabriela Eisenmann (228-0314) (314-1019) is located on Calle 53E Obarrio
Samuel Lewis, behind Toisa. Specializes in periodontal disease and implants. Goes to
Balboa Clinic a couple days a week.
Balboa Dental Clinic – (228-0338) (314-1019) balboadc@cwpanama.net is located
across the parking lot from Niko’s café.
28. Diesel Engine & Generator Parts & Service
Bocas – Diesel Mechanic -Saylpal – Call Jeff on S/V Walden (VHF 68) (6465-3805)
Located in Bocas Yacht Club marina.
Electrical/outboard/diesel – Call Sonny on Anomaly (VHF 68) Located in anchorage
off Bocas Yacht Club Marina.
Chilabre (between Panama City & Colon) – Northern Lights -Inrepsa is the Northern
Lights rep and carries some parts. Contact Joshlyn (320-1144) (6673-0915) (6677-1146)
or Carlos Chavez inrepsa@anchorpanama.com www.anchorpanama.com
Colon/Panama City - Cristobal Marine Repair, Walter “Ski” Kosiarski, Balboa
office, (232-6575), (6614-8167) Colon office, Robert Heavel (6766-9100) Salizar (6480-
0192) is the hydraulic guy in Colon.
Colon – Mechanic Engineer - Andy Anderson works on most all diesel engines. Cell
number 6739-2306. E-mail: andersonanat@hotmail.com
Panama City – Cardoze & Lindo Caterpillar (274-9300) are the main CAT service,
repairs and parts for Panama. They do engine oil sampling for any type of engine.
Honda Generator – Airco – Erasmo (271-5337) taller1@aircopanama.com located at
Ave. A. Urbanizacion. Sells industrial equipment & generators and has big repair shop.
Injectors – Adirpsa-Agencias Diesel, Rivas y Picans- (229-3141) Rebuilds injectors,
pumps, and filtration. Located one block of Ave. de Cordoza (Miro?)
Perkins/Westerbeake Parts/Service – Expert Diesel – (273-8860) expert@finfo.net
They are the importer and do not do direct sales. They will refer you to Nat.Parts S.A.
Fernando (6617-9567) Make sure they can get the part from Expert Diesel. Located in the
Monte Oscuro area.
Volvo Penta – Gilberto or Roberto (390-4667) (390-8686) eduservicios@cwpanama.net
is located on Av. Juan Pablo II, Local #4, Edf. Portisol, Penta Baja . Will ship to Bocas.
Kenneth Brezeale – (6648-7202) bocassolar@gmail.com diesel mechanic.
For more listings see list of mechanics in the Southbound Group” Cruisers Guide to
Services in Panama City - Files Section.
29. Dinghy Repair – Centro Marine (see Marine Stores) sells a product called
Tip Top glue, a two part product which can supposedly repair hypalon.
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Panama City - Repallantas Tip Top – (224-8315) (224-6566) is located near Parque
Lefevre, Centro Commercial Rio, Local 15, 16, 17, 1010. Call first to see if they are still
repairing dinks.
Panamarina – Jean Paul (6005-8879 Tuesday- Saturday) (6687-7747 Sunday-Monday)
now has a dinghy repair shop.
30. Directions/Addresses - When asking for directions, Panamanians refer to
neighborhoods or landmarks, such as, the Marbella, El Cangrejo, El Carmen or near
Hotel Panama, near the World Trade Center, near the Kentucky Fried Chicken on Calle
Espana. Buy a good map of Panama City like the Mapi Map and learn the
neighborhoods, landmarks and some key streets, bearing in mind that streets have
multiple names and most do not have signs. You will get more done in one day if you
plan your trip to Panama City with a map in hand. It is big city with congested traffic. If
you have limited time for shopping it is best to plan your route with one of the taxi
drivers listed above who knows how to find these boat service locations. The good taxi
drivers recommended by other cruisers can save you much time. If you are planning to
return to the San Blas, Linton or the Colon area an overnight stay in Panama City is
recommended to accomplish your needs in an organized and safe way.
31. Discounts - Except for grocery, politely ask for a discount on goods,
restaurants and services. Some places will not give a discount unless you have a Resident
Jubilado or Pensionado card but many will give the discounts just for asking no matter
age etc. The discounts for retired residents are regulated by law “6ta” but businesses
frequently give to discounts to anyone who asks. Jubilados and Pensionados can call 510-
1300 for questions concerning the law.
32. Doctors
Many doctors in Panama City have multiple offices located in medical buildings
near the major hospitals and move from one office to the other through out the
week. That is the reason for all the phone numbers. Check to see if one location may
be more convenient than another.
Bocas – Dr. Jose “Joe” A. Anderson Jaramillo- (6616-6000) (757-9800) located on
Calle 5ta, Isla Colon.
Colon – Dermatologist – Dr. Lidia Dorderis (6613-9083) is in Colon on Wed.
David – Check the guide, City of David, Panama recommendations from cruisers
(1/14/09) by Lois Peck, (S/V Spice Island Lady) posted on the Cruisers Network On Line
and the Southbound Group – Files section of Yahoo Groups)
Panama City – Cardiologist – Dr. Norberto Javier Calzada (6616-7159)
ncalzada@psi.net.pa Punta Pacifica 204-8395) Patilla (269-0566/5222) (269-3483)
Cardiologist – Dr. Ouiroz Solonilla (269-5222)
Cardiac & Endovascular Surgery – Dr. Felix Pitty practices at Punta Pacifica Hospital.
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Chiropractor – Dr. Marco Antonio Belizaire (227-3444) (6639-0635)
drbelizairedc@aol.com Agape Chiropractic & Wellness, Centro Medico, Ave Peru in
Bella Vista. Dr. Marco is on Panama’s Olympic Medical Team.
Chiropractor – Dr. Alfredo Orillac Jr.(225-6461) (223-3403) Edificio Torres Bella
Vista, Ave. Justo Arosemena, between Calle 42 & 43 in Bella Vista. Trained at Palmer
Institue in Ohio.
Clinica Albrook – (315-0773) located in Albrook Plaza (not the mall – it is the little strip
center past the Albrook airport) open Mon-Sat 7AM to 9:30PM Walk in clinic for general
problems like colds.
General Practice – John’s Hopkins- Dr. Gerardo Castrellon (6617-6990).
Dermatologist, Dr. Ricardo Bullen, is located across from Hospital Patilla in the
Marbella area (223-9697) (6676-6830) and at Hospital San Fernando Clinic. He is at
these offices on different days so call for schedule. He is also a Mohs surgeon.
Dermatologist, Dr. Gioconda Gaudiano, (269-7243) (6596-4956) She is located in the
medical building across from Patilla Hospital.
Eye Surgeon – Dr. Roberto Vasquez, Consultorios Medicos Paitilla, Calle 53 & Ave.
Balboa, (263-7977) (269-5222) (6673-1001)
GYN - Dr. Teodore Mendez, (305-6408) (6612-2018) is located at the Clinic at San
Fernando Hospital and is the chairman of the International Relations Dept. He is a good
contact for other doctors.
GYN – Dr. Britania Rodaniche ,Consultorio Medicos Paitilla, (264-4893) (6615-7565)
GYN – Dr. Juan Antonio Carbone, (214-7263) (269-5222) carbone@cwpanama.net
located at Hospital Punta Pacifica medical offices.
Gastro – Dr. Oscar Bulgim, Consultorios Medicos Paitilla, 5th floor #510, (264-
5238/3218) (6615-5238) Dr. also sees patients in Colon.
Internal Medicine – Dr. Jose Mendez (265-5155) (226-4821) Centro Medico Paitilla.
Dr. does many colonoscopies.
Internist – Dr. Eric Ulloa, (278-6000) (6676-7503) Clinic at San Fernando Hospital and
National Hospital.
Internist – Dr. Jorge Paz Rodreguez, Wellness Clinic (6678-2354) (269-1785)
Neurologist – Dr. Arango (263-7977) (263-7977) Consultorio Centro Medico Paitilla.
Neurosurgeon – Dr. Carlos E. Bricenos – (269-5222) Ex2420 Consultorios Medicos
Paitilla, 4th floor North #411 cbriceno@cmpaitilla.net
Orthopedic Surgeon – Dr. Salomon Dayan Clinica Orthopedica Dayan, Hospital Punta
Pacifica Medical Center (204-8444) (204-8445) (269-2109) has a staff of doctors and
physical therapists.
Primary Care- Dr. Jose Teran Sitton, (278-6605/278-6600) teranjm@sinfo.net is located
in the Clinic at San Fernando Hospital.
Rheumatologist – Dr.Antonio Cachafeiro, Medicina Internal Reumatologia,
Consultorios Medicos Paitilla, 2nd floor, North #207, (206-2438), Apts.(206-2595)(6611-
5519)
-Check US Consulate Medical List (227-1777)
-Check Southbound Yahoo Group, Cruisers Guide to Services in Panama
City (May 2009) for more doctors recommended by cruisers.
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33. Dress – Especially in Panama City and any government office, please respect the
local custom of wearing long pants, shirts with sleeves, and shoes (not sandals). Recently
a cruiser thought he had all the bases covered by having life jackets in a prominent spot
in his dinghy while passing by the Panama Guardia Costa. He was stopped and told to put
a shirt on.
34. Electronics/EBRIB
Bocas – Kayving (6566-5506)
Colon – Joaquin (6675-7433) has an electronics repair shop in the same building as the
Port Captain. He is good with radars, radios and other electronics.
Panama City - EPRIB battery replacement
Electromar Services, SA – (228-9983) Dino- located in La Boca Anton area, EPRIB
battery replacement, electronics and hydraulics.
Overseas Electronics & Beyond – Julio C Romero M. (6615-1879) (209-2586) (209-
2588) EBIRB battery replacement, electronics, repair radar etc.
Electronica Japonesa – (264-6384) (264-1186) Jose Chan jchan110@hotmail.com
located on Brazil across from Pricemart. Good for general electronic repair.
Electronica de Anton – Rolando “Rolo” Tomilson, (6487-3818) (314-0812) (314-1634)
electroancon@cwp.net.pa located in Balboa business center (across from Freeway
Laundry) electronic and ICOM repairs.
Falcon Electronics - Javier Parra (314-1034) (6781-1544) falcon@cwpanama.net
www.ifalcon.net is located in the Balboa area near the theater. He is a KVH authorized
technician. His company repairs and installs almost all electronics. Javier also does
electronic work on Naiad stabilizers. Javier is a good source for referrals to other
technicians and products. Highly recommended.
ICOM Guibor, Alberto Nevah (260-7144) www.guibor.com is located in the El Dorado
area across from the El Dorado mall on Tumba Muerto does ICOM repair
Nautimar – (6688-7369) nautimar1073@hotmail.com has marine hardware/electronics.
Navstar Marine Electronics, Rigoberto Gonzalez (228-9331) (228-0907) (6615-1915)or
Osvaldo Flores (228-0399) (6617-2591) Navstar@sinfo.net Navstar@cwpanama.net is
located in La Boca Anton area, near the Freeway Laundry. Furuno dealer and repair
Furuno radars etc
Protecsa – (227-3533) Edgardo Batista, info@protecsa.com.pa www.protecsa.com.pa is
located on Ave. National, not to far from Centro Marine. Authorized sales and service
for Simrad, Raymarine, Sea Tel, JRC, Sitex, Newmar, C-Map, Navionics chips and
many others. Has electronics, cables, hydraulics and wire rope.
Radio Shack/La Casa del Telephone – Herman (263-4511) (263-4119) is located on
Via Espana, Plaza Concordia has a big supply of electronic supplies similar to the U. S.
35. Embassies
Canada – World Trade Center, Marbella area (263-8083)
France – Casco Viejo area, (211-6200)
Germany – World Trade Center, (263-7733)
Great Britain – Swiss Bank tower, #4, in front of World Trade Center (269-0866)
Italy – Banco Exterior Building, 25th floor, Balboa Ave (225-8948)
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United States – new embassy is now in the Clayton area (207-7000) Not Balboa Ave.
36. Fabric Shops
Panama City – El Tapiz, David or Elias Tuvachi (262-2334) (212-0632) is located on
Calle H & Ave Ancon. Has Sunbrella, zippers and snaps. Check the fabric to see if it is a
“second”
Almacen Todo de Cuero – is located on main road to Cinco de Mayo, Ave Julio de 4.
Store has fabric, leather, snaps, grommets, zippers, webbing, closed cell foam etc.
Pico Pico - located on Cinco de Mayo. Large selection of Sunbrella upstairs.
37. Filters
David – Filtros Carossi SA (774-5468) located at Ci 2 B Sur Diagonal Edif Don Chago
Panama City - DiLupa – (229-8766) is located in Vista Hermosa area near Dimar. It
has almost any filter and Baldwin Housings.
Electro Inyeccion Diesel Chu, S.A.– (261-0212) located on Via Fernandez de Cordoba
No. 41-39, Diesel engines, pumps, Racor Housings and many Racor filters.
Filtros Carossi SA – (261-7505) (229-5909) (229-5343) is located on Calle 1ra & Calle
Victoria in Miraflores area NE of Tumbo Muertos – filters & dealer for Luberfiner filters
38. Fire Extinguishers
Panama City - Abrasil – (260-9061) does fire extinguisher certifications.
Firemaster de Panama, S.A. – (236-0880) (260-4691) (6674-9497) is located
Urbanizacion Industrial Calle Harry Eno, Apartado 4263, does certifications.
39. Fuel
Bocas/Almirante – Texaco at the commercial dock has diesel and gasoline. Cement
dock, depth good, and short fuel hose.
Bocas – Bocas Yacht Club Marina – (757-9800) Diesel only.
Colon – Shelter Bay Marina – The fuel barge (diesel) is located to port as you enter the
marina channel. Call VHF 74 for SB Marina for instructions. No gasoline is available.
Panama City – Flamenco Marina has a fuel dock.
Balboa Yacht Club – You can get diesel at the dock but call ahead. If you purchase fuel
you can usually fill your water tanks at no additional charge.
La Playita has diesel but you may have to pay an extra fee to bring your boat to the dock.
Linton & San Blas – See Linton & San Blas services below.
40. Grocery/Liquor
Panama has almost anything you could want in terms of groceries and supplies. It is the
logistics of getting it that requires some planning and patience. Many items are available
in Colon at Rey, Super 99 and Mega Depot. Different stores within the same chain will
have different things so keep looking; There is really no consistency in supplies or
pricing. Some items are more expensive at one store but others in the same store are more
economical. If you see it and you need it buy it. Backtracking in Panama City is difficult.
In Bocas del Toro, there are small stores but large supplies come from David, Panama via
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various transports. The major shopping is Panama City. It is best to stock up in Panama
City on what you need here before heading elsewhere. Panama has many imports and
products not found in other countries at great prices. For example, in Colombia, wine and
liquor are expensive so stock up in Panama.
Bocas – Meat Distributor – Enrique J. Olmas (6626-3988) Does not speak English.
Order by Tuesday for delivery on Friday. All meats come in bulk packages.
Super Gourmet – Lorelei Kusin (former cruiser) (757-9357) (6671-5347)
(labocaloca@cwpanama.net Calle 3, Isla Colon. Has two locations in Panama, providing
gourmet groceries and delicatessen. The Bocas store is the original and provides cash
discounts and special orders to the cruising community. Hours 9 AM-7PM (not Sun.)
Personal Shopper in David – Tony Braxton (6617-8629) Lola Braxton (6607-9423)
Will do personal shopping for you and transport to Bocas at reasonable rates. .
Colon – Rey at Quatro Altos Shopping Center is well stocked with many imports and
meats. Will freeze and deliver big orders. Shelter Bay Marina Bus makes two trips a day
to this center. Customer Service (270-5535) Rey is found throughout Panama.
Super 99 at Colon 2000 Shopping Center also is well stocked with many different
products. Super 99 is found throughout Panama.
Mega Depot in Colon is smaller than the one in Panama City (Winston Martinelli,
manager (261-2114) (6617-2889) sabrogo@super99.com and does not have as many
refrigerated items but has many products such as canned turkey and chicken. The Colon
store will deliver to Shelter Bay or elsewhere with orders over $200. The Panama City
store will also do free pick up and deliver for groups. You will find Wall Mart type items.
Panama City – Riba Smith has at least 5 locations and is considered the best for hard
to find items and U.S. imports.
Pricemart has 3 locations in PC and one in David. Is a Cosco type store. Excellent meat,
salmon and other deli products. Sometimes has the best veggies. Good prices on wine and
liquor. Pricemart no longer gives day passes. You will need to use a taxi driver that has a
pass or buy a yearly pass for $35.
Bal Harbor Plaza in Punta Patilla area has a number of specialty stores in the area. This
area is across Balboa, from MultiCentro Mall. Fruteria Mini Max is in Bal Harbor Plaza
on Via Italia Centro Comercial, Enrizue Chong (223-6964) is oriental market with good
vegetables. Foodies (269-9702) is another oriental market with veggies. Pita-Pan
Kosher & Deli Shalom Kosher and Super Kosher (groceries) located one street north
of the Bal Harbor shopping center. They have such things as wasabi and pickled herring.
Berard Meats – (229-7005) (229-1492) Calle Francisco Filos & Vista Hermosa, on
Calle 2a (Segunda) Vacumn Packages of beef & pork. Good sausages.
Cheese, Cheese – Luc Desrosiers (264-6211) cheesecheesepanama@hotmail.com
imported cheeses.
Deli Gourmet – is next to the Do It Center in El Dorado and also on Calle 50. Has
specialty items like anchovy paste, infused oils, good deli and sandwiches.
Felipe Motta Wine & Cheese Store – (302-6633) located in Marbella area on Calle 53,
across from Dunkin Donuts, near Patilla Hospital. Nice selection of wine, liquors,
specialty items and deli. Also, in El Dorado (300-2269) and Costa Del Este (302-2025).
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Petit Paris on Argentina for croissants, brioche, multi-grains and French bread.
Meats Gourmet – located in Bella Vista is suppose to have the best cuts of meat.
Mercado de Abastos – is located on the main road between Calidonia and Albrook
airport. It is a massive fruits and vegetable market. Roderick Quill (6673-1748) (212-
0860) will shop with a list and deliver.
Mercado de Mariscos is located at the end of Balboa Ave. and the top place in town to
find fresh caught seafood.
41. Guns/Self Defense Products
Panama City – Panama Contactors, Carlos Leon, (225-8411) (6670-2893)
carlos@panamacontactos.com.pa is located on Calle 44, Bella Vista Edif. Jasat, several
blocks from the Costa Inn Hotel. Sells guns, stun guns, and police pepper spray.
42. Haircuts & Spa
Colon – Vita Bela Spa, Plaza Millennium, (446-1022) (6759-0357).
Jorge Rodriquez (6769-1562) (447-1913) jorgewilsonr@hotmail.com is now located at
8518 Calle Campana in Margarita. Jorge is very experienced in all salon services having
done the Miss Universe pageants for years. He is formerly from Chicago and splits his
time now between Colombia and Panama.
Panama City – A Cut Above – Nixa (315-1597) is located in Albrook Plaza. Does
good haircuts and color in upscale salon.
43. Hardware Stores
Colon - Novey has stores throughout Panama. In Colon ask for “Shelter Bay Marina
discount” Colon (447-1033) Novey is similar to a Home Depot and carries such items as
acetone, paint thinners, Jerry jugs, etc.
Garcia’s located next to the Texaco on Ave. Central, has a wide range of hardware and
can make hydraulic hoses.
Panama City - Do It Centers are also throughout Panama, including El Dorado,
Albrook, Mall Multi Plaza Pacific Mall and are a cross between a Home Depot and Wal-
Mart. They have Shell Rotella-T 15W-40 oil in gallons.
Fausto Salazar – is located behind Rodelag off of Transistmica. Tools.
Ferreteria – is located on Via Fernadez de Cordoba, near Super 99 Hardware, plumbing
Grainger, Rina Rhenals, 366-0423, rina.rhenals@grainger.com, is located on
Transismica where it intersects with Domingo Diaz or Ernesto de Lefevre
Grainger has a huge catalog supply.
Mayher S.A. – Ana Martinez (6724-8384) is located in Urb. Industrial Los Angeles,
Calle 65 (near Fausto Salazar) has tools, industrial supplies, electrical, excellent selection
of light & heavy duty construction, machining parts and equipment.
Rodelag – (302-2333) Transismica near Abernathy’s and across from Riba Smith’s.
These stores are located all over Panama.
Centro de Industrial – (224-2233) is located on Via Cincuentenario 79-10 and has
pumps, seals and tools.
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44. Hoses & Hydraulic fittings
Panama City - Dimar, Mr. Diaz or Veilka Madrid, (229-1444)
dimarventas@dimarsa.com www.dimarsa.com in Vista Hermosa, off of Via Espana and
near San Fernando hospital, has a large supply of bearings, belts, hydraulic hoses,
industrial, marine and automotive hardware.
45. Hotels - Hotel rooms in Panama City are booked for weeks ahead. The key is
making a reservation first and then make your shopping/appointment plans around the
reservation. Many places do not request a credit card for a reservation. Ask for a
discount - for corporate rate, for paying in cash, for the day of the week, or for any reason
you can think up. Hotels are less from Monday thru Thursday. Prices vary depending on
many factors including the Resident Jubilado or Pensionado cards. Some hotels will not
even ask for the card. There is an example of how Panama hotel rates vary depending on
the day of the week, whether you pay in cash and other factors under Hotel Milan.
Most of the midrange/high end hotels are located in or around El Cangrejo/Bella
Vista/Marbella areas which is the center of Panama City. The streets immediately north
and south of the heart of Via Espana or the area surrounding Hotel Panama have the
highest concentration of these hotels. These areas are central for shopping, walking and
restaurants.
Most of the budget hotels are in and around the Calidonia/La Expocision areas
concentrated in a 10 block area between Avenida Peru and Avenida Cuba. In this area it
is best to take a taxi at night. If you book ahead and ask for discounts there are
inexpensive hotels available in better neighborhoods at the same prices.
Tocumen International Airport – Riande “Airport” Hotel (290-3333) A hotel shuttle
takes guests from the airport to the hotel (5 minutes away). It is a good choice if you
come in real late or have to leave early. There are no other hotels near this airport. Ask
for a room on the first floor in the building where the front desk is located.
Panama City – Hotel Milan (263-6130) is on Eusebio A. Morales calle, in the El
Cangrejo or Hotel Panama area, which is centrally located within walking distance of
many restaurants, shopping and businesses. The Milan has sparkling clean rooms, Wi-Fi
(6th & 7th floor plug ins), a very secure garage, ice on every floor and hot showers. There
are 3 different size rooms: economica (no safe or couch), the standard (safe, couch and
bigger) and the suite (safe, refrigerator/freezer & huge bath tub). There are 4 rates for
each of these rooms which are fairly standard type rates for Panama. The regular rate
(all include 10%tourism tax) for economica $66; for standard $77 & for suite $99. The
cash rate is $49.50, $57.75 & $74.25. The Pensionado Rate (card is necessary) from
Mon. thru Thurs. is $33, $38.50 & $49.50. The Pensionado Rate on Fri., Sat. & Sun. is
$46.20, $53.90 & $69.30.
Although the Milan is nearly always booked, if you call after 2PM you may get a
room because of cancellations or other reasons. Anna or Francisco will answer emails at
hotelmilan@cwpanama.net.
There are many other economical hotels in the El Cangrejo neighborhood such as
Hotel Marbella (263-2220), hmarbella@cableonda.net . There are also many
Aparthotels located in this area such as the Coral Suites (269-3898), the Sevilla Suites
(213-0016) and the Torres del Alba (300-7131).
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Albrook airport/mall area– Albrook Inn (315-1789) has been recently renovated. The
Albrook (domestic) airport is 15 min. away by taxi and the Albrook mall is a little
further.
Balboa Inn – (314-1520) (6618-4414) www.thebalboainn.com/cruisers located in Balboa
behind the HSBC bank. Run by a former KLM flight attendant.
Hotel California (263-7736) info@hotel-california.ws , www.hotel-california.ws is
located on Via Espana & Calle 43. Clean, economical and friendly service but not close
to anything. Take a taxi.
Plaza Paitilla Inn (208-0600) is located in the residential community of Punta Paitilla
which is across from the MultiCentro Mall, near Hospital Paitilla and Marbella area. It is
an old Holiday Inn hi-rise with rooms that have dramatic floor to ceiling windows
overlooking the water so ask for one of them.
La Estancia (314-1417) is located high on the forested slope of Ancon, which is a quite
refuge from PC, but there is nothing within walking distance. It is a good value “bed and
breakfast” in a 1960 Canal Zone home and a place to relax.
Pet allowed hotel – Hotel Costa Inn, (227-1522) costainn@cwpanama.net
www.hotelcostainn.com is located on Ave. Peru & Calle 39 in a not so good
neighborhood but they do allow you to walk in with your pet. Recently they started
charging $11 for a pet. This is the only hotel known to take pets openly. Secure parking.
Colon area - now has the new Four Points Sheraton and the new Radisson. The
Melia Resort (470-1100) is nearby. Shelter Bay Marina also has new rooms available
with air conditioning and satellite TV.
Pacific beaches – Coronado has a great little new hotel in the Rey shopping center
called the Corowalk Inn, (240-1516) that is clean and very economical.
David, Panama – Hotel Castilla (774-5260) has economical sparkling clean rooms
with hot showers but no elevator (bear this in mind if provisioning).
Isla Contadora Panama – Perla Real Inn, 250-4095, www.perlareal.com is
recommended by travel guides as the best value small hotel in panama. It is new, clean
and friendly. This is a good weekend getaway to beautiful beaches in the Perlas Islands.
46. Inverter Service
David - Electrysol S.A. – Victor Saldano (507-618-4146) vsaldane@electrysol.com is
the authorized Xantrax Inverter Repair in Panama. Cruisers have shipped inverters for
repair from Panama City via local airlines to David for $20. each way.
47. Lampshades
Panama City - Custom Lamp Shades – Roberto (6672-5686) can make any size or
style. He is also helpful for referrals to other vendors.
48. Laundry
Panama City – Freeway Laundry (228-6592) is located near the YMCA. From the
YMCA go left and then left again at the light. It is in a small strip mall. You can leave it
or do it yourself. They deliver also.
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49. Life Raft Inspection
Colon Free Zone- Ocean Safety, Ruben Villarreal, 430-3804, safety@sinfo.net, 6677-
0343. Ocean Safety is certified for many brands such as Switlik. They let you see it
inflated and are very professional. Keep in mind their main business are the big life rafts
for ships.
Colon Free Zone- Panama Marine, Rodriqez (430-5233) Certified for Viking as well
as others.
50. Linton Panama services
Fuel – Mark (6821-3317) will deliver fuel to you. There are no gas stations in Linton or
Portobelo. Jose near Panamarina also will deliver fuel from the Chinese Store in
Portobelo.
General Cruiser Services – Former cruisers, Sarah & Ann (6806-9215) offer laundry
service, taxi to Colon or the airports in Panama City, and do shopping trips.
Guido – S/V “Seeadler” or Hostel Wunderbar does welding, stainless and other work.
Check website for Hostel Wunderbar. He is a member of Trans Ocean.
Mechanic – Peloto (6712-7526) (668-2382) is a mechanic and has a truck/taxi.
Michele (6703-4954) (448-2141) He is experienced in electrical work and also watches
boats while cruisers are gone.
Restaurant/General Services – Complex Casa X – Hans & Edina (448-2507) (6689-
6923) are former cruisers who have a waterfront restaurant/bar that is open every day for
all three meals. They have a dinghy dock, apartments for rent, garbage and laundry and
other services. Hans plans to offer tours and fishing trips. Hans is a good source of
information.
51. Locksmith & Keys
Panama City - Magnolia magnolia@sinfo.net located on Ave. October 12 (224-9622)
and on Ave. Peru (225-3224) can make most keys. 24 hour number (260-2040)
52. Lumberyard
Cochez – stores are located all over Panama and have building supplies, PVC, wood.
53. Machine Shops/Aluminum
Colon – Taller Inoxidable (6636-08350) located next to Rodalac and the diesel store
west of the bus station. Can do stainless welding.
Panama City –– Acero Decorativo, S.A., Monica Siu, (236-1450) (236-1360)
acerodec@sinfo.net is located on Tumbo Muerto near Cerveceria Nacional and Acereos
Inoxidables, on Via National does stainless steel fabrication.
Aluminum –Alumicentro de Panama (221-6467) Located in Rio Abajo area Calle 13
& Via Espana
Alpan Aluminio de Panama – (231-0366) is located on Transistmica, Milla 8 and across
from Rey Grocery store. This is an aluminum Extrusion factory.
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Metalica Perez S.A. – Juan Ibanez (227-1352) is located on Via Corozal (Casino) in the
Calidonia area not to far from the Novey. Stainless steel & anodized aluminum, custom
fabrication and does excellent quality work. His prices are a little higher but worth it.
Taller Alfredo – Alfredo Lyma Young (236-5577) is located in the El Dorado area on
Calle E, No 9-M. Shop is “immaculate” and like U.S.
Taller Quisanch - Roman Valdez (6699-6917) Ave. Eloy Alfaro & Calle 15
Troqueles de Panama S.A. – Miguel Patino- (6616-4605) (6616-4608) (221-2114)
troquelesdepanama@cableonda.net is located Parque Lefevre, via Jose Agustin Arango.
Did excellent job making replacement pulley. Specializes in making gears in all
materials.
54. Malls
Colon – Millennium Plaza is a safe area to shop and includes among other stores
Novey (hardware), Vida Bela Spa, Burger King, Sheraton Four Points Hotel, Cinnabon
and a Food Court.
Colon 2000 includes Super 99 grocery, Panafoto (electronics) Subway, and other shops
and restaurants.
Quatro Altos has many stores including the Rey grocery, Titan department store and
many others. Exercise more caution in this center.
Panama City- Multi Plaza Pacific (302-5380) is considered the highest end center
with Riba Smith grocery, Do It Center, Courtyard Marriott hotel and many US type chain
stores. This is close to the John’s Hopkins Hospital and the area known as Punta Pacifica.
MultiCentro Mall on Ave. Balboa, is not too far from Multi Plaza, which also has many
high end shops. This mall is near Patilla Hospital and the area known as Marbella or
Punta Patilla. There is a big pet supply store called Melo across the street.
Albrook Mall (303-mall) is near the domestic airport also known as Albrook. The central
bus station for all busses in Panama is also adjacent to the Albrook Mall. Nearby is the
Albrook Airport.
Eldorado Mall and the surrounding area has discount shopping.
55. Marinas & Moorings
Bocas del Toro – Bocas Yacht Club & Marina – (757-9800) (6616-6000)
bocasyachtclub@yahoo.com www.bocasmarina.com is located on one of the many
islands in the Bocas archapalego very near Bocas airport. The marina has 90-100 slips,
diesel fuel, mechanical services, restaurant, and a cruiser friendly atmosphere.
Bocas del Toro – Marina Carenero (757-9242) marcar@cwp.net located on Cayo
Carenero Ch 16 & 68 VHF
Colon area– Shelter Bay Marina (6781-6631) (433-3581) For reservations contact
info@shelterbaymarina.com www.shelterbaymarina.com The marina is located on the
west side of the Canal in the old Ft. Sherman Army base. For haul out contact Russ at
(6613-1558). The marina has concrete floating docks, a 100 ton travelift, long term
storage yard, restaurant, swimming pool, storage lockers for rent, free bus to Colon’s
Quatro Altos shopping center in the AM, small hotel, fuel (no gasoline) and is surrounded
by a National Park. A fire station and the Coast Guard are located on site. The marina
offers a bus trip to the main marine stores and some other places in Panama City on most
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Saturdays for $25. Check the website for further information. Ask for a Shelter Bay
discount at Novey in Colon. Shelter Bay Marina monitors Ch 74 VHF
Near Linton – Panamarina, Jean-Paul & Sylvie Orlando, (687-7747), (6680-2003),
(6680-4061) panamarina@hotmail.com, www.panamarina@hotmail.com VHF CH 69.
This facility has moorings (no docks), restaurant, security, showers and bathrooms. All
facilities are closed on Sunday & Monday.
Panama City - Balboa Yacht Club, David Cooper (228-5794)
BYCbilling@cwpanama.net VHF CH 06 is located in the Amador area at the Pacific
entrance to the Panama Canal on the east side of the channel. Only mooring balls are
available (no marina) on a first come basis. Call ahead to check on availability. BYC has
water taxi service 24 hours a day, Wi-Fi, shower and laundry room. BYC has two rails
for haul out. Call Tito for boatyard info. The Country Inn Hotel and TGI Friday’
restaurant are nearby.
Flamenco Marina, Ken Clark, dock master, (314-0665) (6676-3321)
marina@fuerteamador.com www.fuerteamador.com VHF CH 10 is located at the end of
the Amador Causeway. Flamenco has a 150 ton travel lift and yard, floating docks and
numerous services but is expensive by any standard. During rainy season boats anchor of
Flamenco. Dinghy dock and possibly some other services are available for a fee. This
area is surrounded by restaurants and small marine stores.
La Playita anchorage, VHF CH 10, is located on Punta Culebra, Naos Island, Amador
area and no longer rents mooring balls. You can still anchor outside the mooring area
for free. Dinghy dock and possibly some other services are available for a fee. The
harbor police will fine you if land your dinghy on the rocks.
Puerto Pescero de Vacamonte Boatyard, Alejandro Gerbaud, (251-1455) (251-1636) is
a fishing fleet boatyard located in Vacamonte where catamarans can be hauled.
Pacific side - Taboga Island Moorings, VHF CH 74 – check with Chuy or Susan on
S/V Libre at (6442-5712) for other services provided.
56. Marine Stores - General
Colon - Ferremar, Calle 10, Pedro Lara Jr. (447-3943) (6612-6970),
ferremar@cwpanama.net Mr. Lara advised that he intends to increase his inventory.
Limited supplies now.
Panama City - Abernathy’s has several locations including, Via (260-1222) and
Amador (314-1432) email info@abernathy.com.pa www.panamafishing.com.pa Be sure
to ask for “a discount” at all of these stores. An additional 25% at Amador on Wed.
Captain’s Store – Jeromino (236-2575) asnauticos@cwpanama.net is located in the
Altos de Chase area, Tumbo Muerto & Ave.de la Amistad 19F. This is a commercial
marine supply store. Has Solas flares.
Centro Marine, Berta Arroyo, (225-6654) info@centromarino.com, is located on Ave.
Nacional. This is the only store that has polyester UVR thread for canvas work but only
in 16 oz. It is unknown to many taxis so have the taxi call for directions. This is a dicey
area so use caution when outside the store. Centro Marine also has a store in Amador
(314-3344).
Marine Warehouse, Arturo Romero, YMCA building in Balboa, (6702-9256), (314-
1768) Arturo@marinewarehouse.net, www.marinewarehouse.net Although this is not a
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physical store, but really just an office with a few items usually in stock, this company
ships in most boat items at a price similar or less than the West Marine or internet prices
in a timely manner. There are no problems with shipping, hazardous material charges,
delivery or customs. See Shipping below for more information.
Pesqueros, Ines Bovell, (224-7777) (6404-3433).Their new store is now located on
Ave.ErnestoT. Lefevre, sportventas@pesqueros.com Check out the commercial side of
the store as well as the retail side. A smaller store is located near Flamenco marina in the
Amador area. Carries chain & line. The store on Balboa is now closed.
57. Molas
Flory’s Molas, Lynn (223-6963), (6617-5463) is located in front of the entrance to Hotel
Panama in El Cangrejo area. cmpoliti@yahoo.com www.Florymola.com This store has
thousands of molas sorted by vintage, price, type and every way you can think of. The
owners have collected and bought molas for years and the price is competitive with ones
in the San Blas.
Lisa Davis (6753-2085) is from Rio Sidra but travels around to the anchorages in the San
Blas. Lisa also does “river tours” on the mainland (dry season is better)
Venancio (6682-0626) is from Maquina and travels around the San Blas.
Panama City YMCA building in Balboa area has various little shops with Kuna crafts.
Close by is a pavilion of numerous vendors with Panamanian crafts.
The Panama Store (264-1674) abraham@mynameispanama.com &
www.mynameispanama.com is located on Via Espana near the Melos and the sporting
goods store, Jimmy. This store has a nice collection of commercially made souvenirs and
Molas shirts.
58. Newspapers
Panama-Guide.com is an English newspaper on line which has current information and
news. You can search for articles on almost anything you want to know about Panama.
The Visitors Guide newspaper covers all the weekly events, restaurant reviews, and
many tourist items.
59. Oil
Panama City – Rodolfo Moreno y Cla – (261-7011) is located on Via Fernandez de
Cordoba. They will deliver cases of oil to your boat.
Do It Centers have Shell Rotella-T 15W-40 oil in gallons.
60. Outboard Engines
Bocas – Yaneth Yacht Service, Yamaha Outboard Dealer, and (757-9001) located on
Main St. near the Port Captain’s office. Does not speak English but wife and son do.
Colon – Supple Dons (441-4044) in the Free Zone, dealer for Suzuki & Carib dinghies.
Linton – Peloto (6712-7526) (668-2382) is a mechanic and taxi driver.
Panama City- Motoborda – Forero (262-3279) is located near the Fish Market on
Balboa. Has outboard engines and Yamaha parts.
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Motores Marinos S.A. – Cesar Javier Ruiz (262-6442) is located on Ave. Balboa. Has
Tohatsu outboard engines.
Suzuki Watersport – is located on Tumbo Murto. Has motors and Caribe dinks.
TESA – (269-2766) El Dorado area. Sells Yanmar/parts. Some problems with orders
and returns.
See list of mechanics in the Southbound Group” Cruisers Guide to Services in
Panama City - Files Section.
61. Paint
Colon – Centro de Pinturas Omar, Omar Garcia (6678-6020) (445-0118)
cpo@telice.com Calle 13 & Ave. Frederico Boyd has many paint supplies.
Panama City - Centralam Panama, S. A. - Eric or Thomas, (6678-2903) (314-0191) is
located in Balboa industrial area behind Lum’s. Carries anti-fouling Hempel.
Comex – located all over Panama. Carries Almaron Antifouling
Fibropinturas, SA – (6675-2249) (221-2012) fibropintura@cwpanama.net
www.fibropinturas.com is located in Rio Abajo area, Edificio #22469, Calle 5a, has
paint, fiberglass, gel coat and resins.
International Paint – (273-0814) same parent company as Awlgrip.
Pepsa – (222-3377) is located in Rio Abajo area. Has two part Polyurethane paint,
Duretan etc.
Sigma Paint – Diego (317-6553) has Antifouling and Sigma Paint.
SUR – (217-6970) is located near Tocumen Airport, Urban 12 deJuan Diaz, Ave 1 Norte.
Has Gel Coat, Epoxy resin and paints. Call ahead to check.
62. Plastics
Panama City - Multiplastic SA, (279-0441) located in URB Industrial Los Angeles
area, on a side street behind Rodelag. Sells Starboard Sheets and LEXAN.
63. Propane
Bocas – Panagas - Jorge Cerdas – (6658-3335) (758-8963) Tropigas (758-6568)
Colon – Tropigas (441-8925) (441-8766) Allow several days to get your tank back.
Shelter Bay Marina will take them in for you for a fee.
Panama City – Tropigas – Cruisers hire Taxi Toni to take them to the refill plant
which is half way between Panama City and Colon. Panama dress code applies here. See
above. Panagas propane and butane is located in Chilibre area also.
Alternately, you can purchase a 30 pound Tropigas tank all over Panama for about
$35.00, then exchange it when it’s empty for a filled one at many convenience stores, the
Tropigas shop in Colon and even in the San Blas. The price of an exchange is $4.50.
With the proper hoses and adaptors, you can fill your US style propane tank from a
Tropigas tank, or plumb in the Tropigas regulator into your existing propane system.
64. Pumps
Panama City - Water Pumps – Motores Partes is located on Via Espana near Calle
90. Rebuilds most models of water pumps.
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65. Refrigeration
Bocas – Julio Caeres (6690-2629)
Panama City - Evans International - (232-5406) Eugenio (6674-3900 or 3901) or Mr.
Evans Sr. (6674-3899) info@evansint.com repairs marine air conditioners and
refrigeration. Located in the Albrook area but provides refrigeration & air conditioner
service all over Panama. (As of April 2009 Edwin is no longer working for his father) For
service to Colon try to split the charge with other cruisers for the commute. Ask when
they are coming for someone else.
Fresno Clima – George & Juan (6617-6366) (223-2941) is located in Perejil, 1ra Calle,
after the Hotel Bella Vista does refrigeration repairs.
Friolin S.A. – (264-6572) (269-6079) is located in El Carmen area, Ave.1, one block off
Via Espana – supplies of small cans of Freon, hoses, gauges, & adapters.
Friolin Segundo – (269-3804) (223-0371) is located in the Obarrio area, C1 abel Bravo
Urb. - has refrigeration foam insulation.
66. Restaurants
Panama City
Amador area –Acqua (314-3356) Greek, and Penca’s located near the Figali
Convention Center. There are many restaurants in Amador.
Near Balboa area – Los Templarios, (314-1169) Excellent reasonable price.
Bella Vista area -La Posta (269-4225) Excellent food, service and ambiance. The
Market, Aleman Rincon (264-0590), Rino’s Italian (223-1090) Restaurante-Bar
Tinajas (263-7890) (269-3840) tinajas82@hotmail.com and www.tinajaspanama.com
Calle 51 & Frederico Boyd, has typical food and Panamanian folk dance shows Wed.-
Sat. 9PM.
Brazil across from Pricemart - Romanaccio (302-2633) Italian
Casco Viejo(Casco Antiguo) - Super Gourmet, owner, Lorelei Kusin (former cruiser)
(212-3487) (6675-4357) info@supergourmetcasco.com located on Cas Testa.Ave.A y
Calle 6, directly behind the Canal museum. Delicatessen with daily specials and gourmet
groceries. Hours 8AM-7PM, everyday but Sunday. Also, Buzios (228-9045) (6612-
0837) and Granclement (228-0737) for ice cream
El Cangrejo area (near Hotel Milan) – Martin Fierro Argentine Steakhouse (264-
1927), Machu Pichu Restaurant is next door and also has a location in Boquette,
Matsuel sushi bar (264-9547). New York Bagel is off Via Argentina and Café Dulce
Coffee House is below the Subway on Argentina. Restaurante Angel (263-6868) (263-
6411) located on Via Argentina www.restauranteangel.com is an elegant Spanish
restaurant. Bar/Tasca Angel (263-1262) is a tapas bar located behind the restaurant on
Calle Alberto Navarro.
El Dorado & Calle Miguel Brostella – TreScalini – (260-0052) Italian.
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Los Angeles area – Lung Fung (260-4011) (260-4640) Via Simon Bolivar/Transistmica
& Calle 62C Oeste, Wed at 9 AM expats/locals get together for Dim Sum.
Miraflores Locks Restaurant – (232-3120) has a great buffet which overlooks the locks
and canal. This is a good place to take visitors to enjoy the museum and the canal. It is
not too far from Albrook area.
67. Rigging
Colon - Rigging- Richard – (6668-9758)
Panama City – Jim Laing – (268-1147) (6655-4026) Does re-rigging and tuning. Is a
Master Shipwright and specialist in wooden boats.
68. Safety – The Tourist Police (211-3811) all speak English and can be
very helpful with problems. Panama City is generally like any big City. Be aware when
you are leaving the airports, in tourist spots and out at night. There have been some
express kidnappings by taxi drivers who are interested in your ATM card. The usual
precautions apply, don’t walk around with all your credit cards, big purses and loaded
with flashy jewelry. Carefully check out your taxi before you get in, agree on price, make
sure it is and know where you are going. “The Cruisers Guide to Services in Panama
City” has much information concerning safe taxi travel. Use ATM machines connected
to a real bank. That way, if you have a problem not getting the cash while it debits your
account, it is easier to file a complaint immediately at the bank.
69. San Blas Services
Panama’s domestic airlines fly from Panama City, at a reasonable price, people and
supplies into various locations such as Porvenir & Carti. SUV/taxi’s can also be hired in
Carti for land trips into Panama City. Allow an abundance of time for “unforeseen
circumstances” (rising rivers) for land travel. It is a better idea to plan for an over night
stay in Panama City if you want to shop all over the city. There are limited provisions in
the San Blas but vegetable boats with provisions do come around to the islands and will
also sometimes take orders. Cell phones change frequently.
Immigration, Porvenir – Ricardo (6785-6983)
Port Captain, Porvenir – Alexis (6531-8129)
Clinic in Nargana – (229-9128)
Hotel Porvenir – Ms. “Ottie” (6792-3542) (6702-5377) can assist with putting letters or
packages on the airplane for Panama City.
Diesel Fuel/Launch to Carti – Alberto (6011-0069) Alberto is based out of the West
Lemons and will provide various services such as diesel fuel, groceries and transport by
hi-speed boat to Carti from the Lemons.
Launch at Carti – Eulogio – (6517-9850) He will take you from your anchored boat
near Carti into the dock or airport.
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Taxi from Carti to Panama City – Mr. Manuel (6694-7312) (6780-7310) has a nice airconditioned
SUV.
Transport Preciado, Augusto Preciado, (250-1957) (6784-2904)
transportpreciado@smart.com in a nice air con SUV.
Senior Gustavo – (6683-2010) has a good SUV and is reliable.
Vegetables & groceries - Mark on S/V Melody (6669-9359)
freshaircharters@yahoo.com is sometimes anchored in the Swimming Pool, Eastern
Holandes and will take orders for shopping at Pricemart and other places in Panama City.
Be specific as to size, amount etc. when placing orders. Mark may have some fuel and
propane also.
Geraldo – (6726-3077) provides groceries to the Lemons.
Tienda Eidi (Nargana) – VHF 72 – services the Hollandes.
Nautivents – (6718-2826) will fly via Air Panama supplies to you for a price.
70. Scuba Services
Panama City - Scuba Panama (261-3841) (261-4064) www.scubapanama.com is
located one block off of Transismica to the south in the area of Abernathy’s. This is a
large store with all services.
71. Sewing Machines
Panama City – Singer (Pacosa) - Isaac Antebi (213-1356) pacosasinger@hotmail.com
is located on Calle Colombia in Bella Vista, off Via Espana. Has supplies & does repairs.
72. Shipping/Importing
Panama City -Marine Warehouse, Arturo Romero, YMCA building in Balboa,
(6702-9256), (314-1768) Arturo@marinewarehouse.net, www.marinewarehouse.net can
ship in most boat items at a price similar to the West Marine price and sometimes
cheaper. Arturo has a good reputation and will help any way he can. (He recently
delivered boat parts to a ramp on the Chagres River.) The office in Balboa is not a store
but he does sometimes have extra anchors, Honda generators, or solar panels. You can
also contact Alpert, “Appi” at the office in Miami at (305-635-0776)
Albert@marinewarehouse.net for an email quote. Appi and Arturo work together.
PakYa Panama, Al White, (6613-5375), alwhitepty@yahoo.com and Melodye Taylor,
(6448-8303), (236-1728), melodye@pakyapanama.com PakYa is located behind the gray
metal gates on El Paical (also known as Brazil) which is just to the north of Transistmica
around the corner form the Abernathy marine store located near the intersection of Brazil
and Transistmica. PakYa can air ship ($3 per pound plus a small handling fee) and ocean
freight quickly. Recently a 5 lb membrane cost $15 for air shipping plus $5 for handling
and arrived in less than a week. Email or call Melodye for prices and then send her a
“pre-alert” email telling her when, what, weight and tracking number of items you had
shipped to the freight forwarder in Miami. Recently air was cheaper than ocean freight.
The package should be shipped to Your Name, Yacht In Transit “Boat Name”, 1557 N
W 82nd Avenue, Suite PMA-10, Doral, Florida 33126 (305-599-8780)
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Remember when buying things and shipping directly to a freight forwarder such as Pak
Ya in Miami, you should pay NO SALES TAX because it is directly shipped out of the
country. The company you buy your things from just needs a receipt that it was delivered
to the freight forwarder. Pak Ya in Panama City does deliver for an extra charge or you
can pick up in Panama City.
Panama Post offices – The Correos y Telegrafos (Central P.O.)(212-7680) is located on
Ave Central in front of the Mercado de Mariscos. There are also big offices in El Dorado
Shopping Mall and Balboa. The Post Office in Panama has a better reputation for
reliability than some other countries. It also maybe the most economical and efficient
way of shipping something to another country. Be aware that there is no home delivery of
mail in Panama.
Domestic Panama Airlines Albrook airport - It is very reasonable to airship letters/
packages between Panama locations on the domestic airlines (ex: 40lb inverter PC to
David $20. or a letter Porvenir to PC $5)
73. Shoe Repair
Panama City – Shoe Repair Shop (228-9758) is located in the YMCA Building in
Balboa area. Go to the far end of the building and down the stairs.
74. Solar Panels
Panama City – Mita Kyocera – Luis Hernandez – (270-0955) is located on Via Israel &
Calle 68, across from Multi Plaza Pacifico. Has many solar panels in stock, Kyocera and
regulators.
Pass S.A. – (302-2640) located on Via Porras, close to Via Espana has solar panels,
regulators.
75. Surveyors
Panama City - Global Marine Survey, Inc. – (314-0896) (6450-3851)
gmsurvey@cwpanama.net is located in the Balboa area at the YMCA building upstairs
Does marine surveys.
James Liange, (6655-4026) (268-1147) does marine surveys.
76. Telephones - Panama’s country code is 507 and is used when dialing from
outside of Panama into Panama. There are no area codes. Cellular phones all begin with
6 and have eight digits, such as (6448-8303). In many parts of Panama including the
western San Blas you can send and receive email very cheaply via a cell phone that is
Internet ready by using Cable and Wireless prepaid phone cards. Cable & Wireless (Mas
Movil) and Movistar have the best coverage now. Digicel has some coverage now in the
San Blas. To call out of Panama to the US, first dial 001. You cannot dial 800 numbers
from Panama. For 800 numbers, substitute 800 with 880 and it becomes a pay call.
Information is 102.
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77. Train -The Panama Canal Railway, (317-6070) www.panarail.com runs one
roundtrip per day between Panama City and Colon. From Panama City the train leaves at
7:15 AM from the station which is located in the Albrook area. The train leaves Colon at
5:15 PM. The train ride is about one hour, in modern coaches, air-conditioning and
modeled after the railway first built in 1855.
78. Travel Agents
Colon – Viajes Olympic, Hiru G. Malkani de Navarro or Alex located in Plaza
Millemmium, (near Novey and Vida Bela Spa) (441-4880) Olympic_inc@cwpanama.net
(there is an underline between Olympic and inc.) Resident Pensionados receive a 25%
discount on all flights originating and returning from Panama.
Viajes Las Huacas, Nila Victoria, (446-2718) (6662-2645) nilavictoria@yahoo.com
located in Plaza Millennium.
Panama City – Margo Tours (264-8888) is located on Calle 50 next to Farmacias
Arrocha. www.margotours.com Does travel tours and airline tickets.
Mundo Aereo – Mike Capriles (269-4044) (6615-6595) is located on Ave Alberto
Navarro.
Viajes Cora, Javier Nunez, (269-4014) (6692-7082) ventas1@viajescora.com
www.ways2panama.com is located on Calle Eusebio A. Morales, across from Hotel
Milan.
79. Travel Guides
Frommers, Lonely Planet and the Moon Guide are all good for comparing
information. The Moon guide gives more details and a wider range of information for
small as well as big cities which is useful if you are driving around the country. Since
Panama is changing so rapidly the current editions for any guide are a necessity.
Panama also publishes a Visitors Guide newspaper which covers all the weekly events,
restaurant reviews, and many tourist items.
Panama-Guide.com is an English newspaper on line which has many travel articles and
pertinent information re travel in Panama.
80. Veterans in Panama
Due to the large number of US Vets in Panama, this organization supports services to
Vets in Panama. Contact numbers (261-0813) (305-735-3247) Check the insurance office
at Johns Hopkins Hospital to see if they are now accepting retired U.S. military
insurance.
81. Veterinary Services
Bocas – Dr. Nicolas Aguero M. (758-8436) (6601-1134) OK for routine shots & meds.
Will board your pet. Not recommended for surgery or complicated procedures.
Colon – Dr. Omar Lorenzo, (449-5951) (6623-3326) (6523-0603) can handle routine
problems and shots.
Panama City - Dr. Carmen Solis (6612-9015), carmendesolis@cwpanama.net and her
partner Dr. Sandra Rios (6613-5895) are located on Ave. Ernesto T. Lefevre across from
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the new Pesqueros Marine Store. Dr. Carmen does some pet boarding and pet paperwork
for airline travel. She also has pet supplies and is near the Hills Prescription Diet
distribution center so she can take big orders easily.
Dr. Jorge Barriga, Calle 74 San Francisco area (270-2101), (270-2969)
jbarriga@cwpanama.net (Emergency Clinic – Dial 811) He also has an office in
Coronado. He generally is in the PC office for surgeries only but has several Vets on
staff. They also have 24 hour emergency hospital and dog grooming.
Dr. Nora Lapenta – (236-0549) (6515-5908) is located in El Dorado. Familiar with Pet
travel requirements, shots, and an excellent Vet.
Melo Pet Stores are located all over Panama City and have large supplies of all kinds of
pet foods and supplies. They also carry Hills Prescription Diet foods. There is a big store
across from MultiCentro Mall on Balboa Ave.
Super Pet store (270-3856) (270-3857) superpet@superpetpanama.com is located in San
Francisco area. In addition to pet supplies, they do grooming and boarding.
82. Water maker Supplies
Hydromundo Watermaker Supplies – Desmond & Marta Coates (265-4158) (223-
0614)(6675-1362) hydromdo@cinfo.net or hydromdo@advanced.com.net or
www.hydromundo.com is located in El Congrejo on Via Argentina & Calle 55 Edif
Renaissance, local #3 – Sea Recovery watermakers & supplies. Desmond is very
knowledgeable regarding HRO systems and eager to help.
83. Weather
Caribbean Weather Center, operated by Chris Parker, S/V Bellamy,
www.caribwx.com. Chris can be subscribed to by contacting him at Chris@mwxc.com,
or by writing to Caribbean Weather Center, 5130 Medulla Road, Lakeland, FL 33811,
Phone: 863-248-2702, Cell Number: 941-915-7608, or Fax 863-248-4666. Chris offers
different rates for daily emails, SSB contact for sponsoring vessels and special trip
forecasts. SSB users can listen to his daily forecasts on SSB at numerous times and
frequencies. For example: SSB 8104 at approximately 7:30 AM.
84. Auto Rental
Cruisers rent cars in Colon, Panama City and David. Rental cars can not be taken across
the border into Costa Rica. The new 4 lane interstate is open between Colon (Sabinitas)
and Panama City. In general the roads throughout Panama are good. You can get a better
rate if you reserve a car online. You can also rent a GPS with digitized road maps.
Colon – Hertz (442-3272) and Budget (441-2126) are located at Colon 2000.
Panama City – Budget (Tocumen Airport PTY - 263-8777), Hertz (PTY - 301-2611),
Dollar (270-0355), Thrifty (204-9555), National (PTY – 265-2222), Avis (PTY – 278-
9444), Barriga Rent A Car (PTY – 269-0056), Arrendadora Economica (Nuevo Reparto
El Carmen & Calle 50 – (229-5257), and Continental Rent a Car (213-0177).
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