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Abernathy's (Chandler), a small outlet-----------------

7

Panama Net Buy (Mail/Freight)---------------------------------

1

Chinese Grocery Store------------------------------------

4

Planet Computer (Computer Repairs & Supplies)-------------------

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Do-It Center (Hardware)---------------------------------

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Policenter (GTO Wire)-------------------------------------------

2

Gran Morrison (Books), a department store-----------

5

Rey (Grocery Store, General)-----------------------------------

3

ICOM (Radio Repairs)------------------------------------

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Yoytec (Computers)---------------------------------------------

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Balboa Dental Clinic----------------------------------------------

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Happy Copy (Copies)------------------------------------------------------

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Canal Authority (Canal Transits)--------------------------------

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Hostel Amador (Hostels/Hotels)----------------------------------------

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Citibank (to pay canal transit fee)-------------------------------

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Islamorada (Charts)---------------------------------------------------------

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Electronica de Anton----------------------------------------------

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La Boca Gas Station--------------------------------------------------------

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Farmacia Guadalupa (Pharmacy)------------------------------

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Post Office (Mail/Freight)-------------------------------------------------

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Freeway Laundry (Laundry)-------------------------------------

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3D Printer

3-D-Printer 398-8121 / 398-8122 www.TheMakerz.com

Centro Comericial Plaza Paitilla, #28 on Via Italia in Punta Paitilla. May be useful for fabricating small plastic

parts.

ACR

See Overseas Electronics, under “Electronics (Marine)”. Carries batteries and new units.

Acupuncture

Various. Go to El Dorado district (Tumba Muerto bus, get off at the large sign for Rey. Cross the street and

walk back to the circular building decorated with pictures of cakes and sweets. Turn right and continue to the

next intersection, passing a casino/gentleman's club. Look for pain centers here and around the corner.) See map

page 6.

See also Centro Medico Omega under “Doctors, General”

See also “Chinese Medicines/Herbs”. The proprietor there can offer referrals.

Agents

=> see “Canal Agents”

Air

Narval Marine (listed under “Repairs”)

Conditioning

Repairs

Air Lines /

Panama City has two airports: Tocumen (PTY) on the eastern side of town for most international flights and

Airports

Albrook or Aeropuerto Marcos A. Gelabert (PAC) on the western side of town for mostly domestic flights

(including flights to the Las Perlas).

DOMESTIC AIRLINES

Air Panama 316-9000

Note: Aeroperlas stopped operating November, 2012. As of this edition, they remain non-operational.

INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES

Copa Airlines 227-0116 (Panama’s international airline a partner with Continental Airlines)Several other

airlines fly out of Tocumen International Airport, including American Airlines, Spirit, etc. You can verify which

airlines are servicing this airport by going to www.tocumenpanama.aero/

Airplane

Doriano Bizzoni 6634-8725 dorianobs@hotmail.com

(Private)

Alcohol

Discovery Center (listed under “Hardware Stores”) sells gallon cans of Sunnyside Denatured Alcohol for

(for cooking

Alcohol Appliances and Marine Stoves. Look in the paint section with the thinners, etc.

stoves)

For small quantities, try El Machetazo, under “Grocery Store, General”

NOTE:

Alcohol for the stove is called Alcohol Ehilico Desnaturalizado in Panama. If you cannot find it anywhere in

Panama (stocks often run down) you can try this two step process:

1. Go to the “Comisión Nacional para el Estudio y la Prevención de los Delitos Relacionados con Drogas,

Unidad de Control de Quimicos” on Via España, next to the El Rey grocery store, on the same side of the street.

Take your passport, boat-certification and crew list. You might also take a photo of the kitchen-stove and have

the model name and number. You need to tell them where you will buy the alcohol (see next step for one option).

They will give you permission to buy a fixed quantity (one cruiser was granted permission to buy 30 gallons).

2. Nacional Quizzical S.A. (217-3777) sells large quantities. One pack with 4 plastic bottles of 1 gallon each

was priced at $25.25 plus tax in 2011.

2013 UPDATE:

One cruiser reported he called Nacional Quizzical (listed above, ask to speak with someone who speaks English,

if needed) and because he told them he was on a boat they waived the requirement for a license. The alcohol was

delivered to him at the anchorage and he paid the driver directly. He bought 16 gallons at a price of $9.81 per

gallon. All purchases must be made in multiples of 4 gallons which is packaged in four 1 gallon bottles placed in

a box.

Alternator &

AUSEEL – Auto Services Electronic – 274-0055 **

Starter Repairs

Alternator and starters, big selection of parts in stock. Can repair while you wait.

Located in San Miguelito, next to Plaza Verbo de Dios

Austral

Repair it while you wait, located in San Christology (go round the corner to the right in a little alley and not in

the main entrance to get good prices). Taxi driver Roosevelt knows how to get to this place.

El Alternator 220-2514

Estrada de Paralegal. Avenida Jose Maria Torridness, by the Tocumen airport/Conception

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Auto Parts &

Panama Auto 278-8300

Supplies

Two locations (same phone number for each):

1. Transistmica, on same side of street as Riba Smith, one block away, across from Do-It Center. (see map on

page 5)

2. Rio Abajo

Good selection of copper tubing and fittings for fuel lines. Carry engine belts, replacement bulbs for spreader

lights, spark plugs for generators and outboards, tools, can make hoses while you wait

Ball Valves

Suimport www.suimportpanama.com

Located in Rio Abajo Calle 9na

The local chandleries (Abernathy's, Centro Marino, etc. See”Chandlers”) have varying stock. Suimport

reportedly has a consistent stock that includes stainless steel and bronze at good prices.

Batteries

Battery Giant +507 264-1111 www.batterygiantpty.com Moises Benzion speaks excellent English

Via Fernandez de Cordoba, Local #1. Across from Super 99. Easy walking distance from the Fernandez de

Cordoba metro station. Specialize in all sorts of batteries. Can special order EPIRB batteries. Also recycles old

batteries.

Casa de Las Baterias 800-6666 (general number) 264-0904 (Via Espana location) www.casabat.com

Several locations, including the one on Via Espana close to PriceSmart and one close to Albrook Mall.

Carry deep cycle batteries, including Trojan brand and, sometimes, AGMs. Also carry water for batteries.

Interstate Batteries Omar or David 315-1656

Carry deep cycle batteries equivalent to Trojan T-105s and T-145s. Will take old batteries as trade ins. Can also

waive sales tax if you show them your boat papers. Interstate batteries were favorably reviewed by Practical

sailor. David speaks excellent English. Call to verify location, reported to be moving end 2016.

Tasco 228-0555

Batteries made in Panama. Not deep cycle.

PriceSmart (see “Grocery Store, Big Box”)

Carries deep cycle 6V golf cart batteries. Note that both PriceSmart locations carry 12V batteries but only the

Tumba Muerto location has the deep cycle 6V batteries. Some cruisers have reported the deep cycle batteries not

long lasting.

Marine Warehouse (listed under “Chandlers”) can ship batteries from the U.S.

For Iridium Phone batteries, => see “Satellite Phones”

For EPIRB batteries, => see “EPIRB”

Battery Water

Casa de Las Baterias, (see listing above, under “Batteries”)

Discovery Center (listed under “Hardware Stores”) sells gallon bottles. Be sure to check the label, though, as

the battery water sold there may have acid included.

Mega Depot (listed in “Grocery Store, Big Box”) sells gallon bottles. Be sure to check the label, though, as the

battery water sold there may have acid included.

Pesqueros (listed under “Chandlers”) The outlet on the causeway will also often carry gallon bottles of battery

water from Casa de Las Baterias.

Bearings, Belts,

Agencias Domingo

Seals

Carry Gates green stripe belts as well as a large selection of other types of belts, bearings, seals, gasket materials

and automotive products. On the road parallel to Transistmica behind Abernathy's. See map, page 5. (Enter

Abernathy's on the Transistmica entrance, exit on the back side of the store and turn right. The shop will be on

the corner across the street.)

Dimar 229-1444 www.dimarsa.com

Edificio La Balindera in Vista Hermosa. Ask for Vielka Madrid, she speaks English and is at the furthest desk to

the right behind the sales counter. In addition to bearings, carries impellers, Morse Cables, tools. Distributor for

Jabsco. The back side of the building faces onto Via Espana. Most direct route is to take the subway to the

Fernandez de Cordoba stop. Also within walking distance of the RibaSmith on Transistmica. See map, page 5.

Quickly Seal Panama 323-1966, Juli0 6450-5521 or 6422-4209 Via Principal Chanis, Casa A 15 Esquina con

Calle V julio.cesar.canon@hotmail.com , quicklyseal@qspanama.com , www.qspanama.com

Fabricates seals, gaskets to order.

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negotiable but expect appx. $50-$60 for a 40 foot boat. Ask for Yoni (pronounced “Johnny”) or Eduardo. Their

phone numbers are not listed in the guide any longer as they change too frequently.

Brass Fittings

Start first at Panama Auto (listed under “Auto Parts & Supplies”) They are centrally located on Transistmica

& Copper

and have a good selection (see map page 5). If they do not have what you want, try:

Tubing

Hidroica 304-0300 www.hidroca.com

Tools and hydraulics. Carries some odd and/or unusual brass hose fittings which Panama Auto does not carry.

Located in Parque Lefevre, Calle 2a. (There is also a Hidroica outlet in Colon at the Millenium Plaza).

Buses &

=> see “Transportation - Buses & Subway”

Subway

Camera Repair

Camara Service 666-7008

& Battery

Bella Vista, on Via Espana in Plaza Concordia (opposite the Rey's supermarket on Via Espana at the

Replacement

footbridge). Is on the ground floor inside Plaza Concordia. Open Monday through Saturday. Prompt service,

honest appraisal. Carry batteries for Canon cameras (which cannot be located in the chain camera stores such as

Panafoto, Audiophoto). (Plaza Concordia is where Via Espana is a one way road, going toward Cinco de Mayo.

Take the subway to the Iglesia del Carmen stop, walk west)

Canal Agents

You do not need an agent to transit the canal, although common consensus is that it is a good idea to obtain an

agent if you are traveling from Colon to Panama City. The following agents, can provide assistance with canal

transits, cruising permits, zarpes, etc. If you prefer to arrange the transit on your own, see “Canal Transits”

below.

Canal Transit Agency 6717-6745 (Rogelio, AKA Roger )

Roger/Rogelio, formerly of the Panama Canal Yacht Club is also listed under “Transportation – Taxis / UBER”.

Extremely reliable. Highly respected. Speaks English fluently. Always gets great reviews. Is also the local

representative for SSCS (Seven Seas Cruising Association and Trans-Ocean).

Enrique Plummer – 228-5794 or 674-3086 eplummer10@hotmail.com info@panamacanalyacht.com

(Enrique is based out of Balboa on the Panama City side of the canal.)

Erick Galvez 6676-1376 info@centenarioconsulting.com (prefers to provide full package of services, not just

transit assists, works both sides but prefers the Pacific Side. Listed in the Raines cruising guide “Cruising Ports:

Florida to California via Panama”)

Oliver Yacht Services, Oliver 6602-0498 info@oliveryachtservices.com, donolivn@gmail.com

Oliver is a multilingual (including English) Belgian yacht agent. Can provide lines, fenders (not tires). During

the cruising season (October to May) can also assist with spare parts sourcing, ship and receive packages, obtain

gas, fuel, coordinate laundry. Has a website oliveryachtservices.com but would like cruisers to know to not let

the web page scare them off as he is more than happy to work with cruisers as well as the big ships.

Peter Stevens, Regretfully, Pete passed in 2017. He will be missed by all.

Stanley Scott 447-0065 or 6680-7971

Stanley provides many services including immigration, cruising permits, zarpes, canal transits, and taxi service

to/from the Tocumen Airport in Panama City. Works on both sides of the canal, Portobello and Linton.

Tina McBride 6637-2999 tinamcbride@hotmail.com www.PanamaCanalTransits.com (Tina’s web page also

gives helpful info about making a canal transit.)

Canal Lines &

If you hire an agent for the canal transit you can hire line handlers through the agent. Another very good option

Line Handlers

is to ask on the morning VHF net (see “Radio Nets”) or to look / advertise on any of the bulletin boards located

in Balboa Yacht Club or the anchorages. The web site: www.panlinehandler.com has a spread sheet function to

match captains looking for line handlers and line handlers looking for boats. Before doing your own crossing,

try to volunteer as an line handler on another boat. The experience is invaluable.

For Lines, Line Handlers or Tires only:

Luis “The Blue Pearl” Taxi – see contact info under “Transportation - Taxis/UBER”

Roger / Rogelio (see entry above under “Canal Agents” as well as under “Transportation – Taxis & Tuber”)

Tito (Colon) 6463-5009

The Colon Tito is a taxi driver located on the Atlantic side. He can help obtain lines, line handlers, etc. for canal

transits. Some cruisers have reported issues with Colon Tito providing promised paperwork.

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Canal Lines & Line Handlers, continued from previous page

Tito (Balboa Yacht Club) 6499-2054

The Tito at BYC handles the workshop and rails at the Balboa Yacht Club. He can provide lines and line

handlers for a canal transit.

Crew 4U Les & Lea, 6798 0588 email: panchites@yahoo.com

Note: It is always good to have at least one (better two – one on the bow and one on the stern)

experienced line handler on the boat, especially at the stern as this is the most important task.

Canal Transits

See also “Canal Agents” and “Canal Lines & Line Handlers”.

If you want to organize the canal transit yourself (easy), you must:

1. Apply for the canal transit by filling out the necessary forms (see below)

2. Have the boat measured

3. Pay your transit fee

4. Obtain your transit date

5. Obtain National Zarpe from Port Captain ($1.40 as of October 2016)

See map on Page 8: The application paperwork can be obtained in person at Building 129A on Avenida Arnulfo

Arias Madrid, in Balboa. (Take the Metro bus from the causeway, get off at the the SECOND stop after the

Banistmo Bank. Walk in same direction the bus was going. Building 129A will be up ahead a short ways across

from Banco Nacional. On your right hand will be a shopping area with Niko's Cafe – great for the photos – a

Citibank where you can pay your transit fee and a Happy Copy where you can have charts copied. Balboa

Dental Clinic and the Balboa Post Office are also in this area.)

You can also call: 272-4571 or 443-2293 and ask for the form to be emailed to you. Complete the form and

return it in person or via email with a copy of your passport and a copy of your boat papers.

You DO NOT need to have your lines on the boat when you are measured by the AdMeasurer. You only need to

tell them you have rented the required lines and they will be on the boat on the date of transit (Make sure they are

on board then!).

See also: www.pancanal.com/eng/

Go to “Maritime Services” and then “Customer Forms”. Available for download and printing are documents

such as “Procedures for Securing a Handline Transit at the Panama Canal”, “Request for Transit Booking”, etc.

Canon

Canon cameras & printers can be purchased at OfficeDepot, PriceSmart, PanaPhoto, etc. For repairs, go to:

Canon Oficompu 279-0264

Centro Comerical la Alhambra (across the street from El Dorado Rey Grocery store on Tumba Muerto).

Although it doesn't look it, this is a two story complex. You can see stairs if you walk along the street level. Go

up the stairs and you will be in a parking area with store fronts. The Canon shop is closer to the west end and

well marked. (Take Tumba Muerto bus, get off at large Rey sign on the left.)

Canvas Sewing

=> see “Sewing Services” and “Sails & Sail Repair”

CAT Marine

Narval Marine (listed under “Repairs”)

Chain

Abernathy's, Casa Mar or Pesqueros (listed under “Chandlers” below)

Acco or any high-test chain must be shipped in from the U.S. For this service, see Marine Warehouse (listed

under “Chandlers” below).

Chandlers

Note that three of the following have multiple outlets: Abernathy´s, Centro Marino and Pesqueros. If

what you need is available in the city outlet but not in stock at the causeway location, ask if they can bring

the item in from one of their other locations. Most will do so at no extra cost.

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Charts /

Islamorada 228-4947 www.islamorada.com info@islamorada.com

Cruising Guides

In Balboa (Ave Arnulfo Arias Madrid, 808) across from the YMCA building. (see map page 8)

Carries charts, cruising guides, nautical books and flags. (Catch the Metro bus on the Causeway. Islamorada is

across the street from the big monument in Balboa, get off the stop just after the Banistmo Bank and walk back.)

Charts can be copied, in their full size, at Happy Copy (numerous locations, one is next to Nikos Café in Balboa,

see map page 8).

Popular cruising guides for Panama are:

The Panama Cruising Guide by Eric Bauhaus (ebauhaus@gmail.com) (available at most chandlers as well as

at Islamorada) Guide of choice among cruisers. (Note: There are some reefs in Las Perlas (e.g., Viveros Beach,

south, stoneneedle at San Telmo) that are not listed in the 2015 guide book.)

The Panama Guide: A Cruising Guide to the Isthmus of Panama by Nancy Schwalbe Zydler & Tom

Zydler (available at Amazon.com)

www.sailsarana.com The Sarana guides cover only the western island of Panama on the Pacific side, but they

are reliable, economical and easily downloaded.

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Check In/Check Out, continued from previous page

Overstaying Your Visa: If you stay longer than your allotted time, you will have to pay a fine before you

are allowed to leave the country. This applies no matter how you are leaving. If you are flying out, be sure to

arrive at the airport an extra hour early of your flight time for the fine assessment and payment process.

Different fines have been reported. For some it has been a flat fee of $200. For others a fee of $60 per month.

only two stops are needed for checking out. Total cost about $5 USD:

Checking Out:

Go first to the Port

Captain on Flamenco Island (above the Duty Free Shop) to get an international zarpe.

Then to either the immigration officer at Balboa Yacht Club or the one at Flamenco. As always, have plenty of

copies of everything and your cruising permit. Note that if you arrived by boat and received your mariner visa

then flew out of Panama and returned to Panama by plane your mariner visa will be void and you will now have

a regular tourist visa. The immigration officer may require you to go to the Albrook Immigration office to check

out.

=> See also “Fumigation”

Chinese

Casa Curiosidades Sr Aurelio Chen, 262-7989 (speaks English)

Medicines/

In Chinatown, Calle Carlos A. Mendoza, 13-20. Take the walking street up to Machetazo, opposite which is a

Herbs

Todo A Dollar store and a street which makes a T-intersection. The T-intersection street (on the left) has a

(e.g., arnica,

double row of shacks down the center of it (called “Thieves Market” or “Sal Si Puede”). Walk down the T-

tiger balm)

intersection street, being mindful of the eye-level corrugated iron roofs of the shacks. Cross over the road at the

traffic lights, then take the first left after that. Continue another 50yds to where the road forks (there is a sign

“Bienvenidos Barrio China”), then take the left fork. Casa Curiosidades is immediately on your right, opposite

the live chicken market (you will smell and hear the chickens). There is also a Chinese grocery store across from

Casa Curiosidades, which is cheaper than the other Chinese grocery stores around town (e.g., the one across the

street from Lung Fung restaurant, or at Bal Harbour). Good for dried mushrooms, ginger candy etc.

Chrome

Cromados Panama 224-1056 (reported to be out of business Jan 2013, but not verified)

Replating

In Parque Lefevre, Calle Quaquita

=> see also “Galvanizing”

Compass

True North, Iberto Osorio 6617-4557 aosorio@becainc.net

Adjustment

In Diablo, Casa No 5286

Computer

There are many electronic and computer stores at the malls where new computer equipment can be purchased,

Repairs &

also OfficeDepot (next to each PriceSmart) and PriceSmart (listed under “Grocery, Big Box”). The following

Services

list is geared more to repair or special needs. See also the entry for “Computers in English”, below.

Acer Computer Service Center: Multi Max on Tumba Muerto. The authorized repair center for Amer

products but there has not been good reviews from people who have tried to have their computers repaired.

(Take the Tumba Muerto bus. After passing the large Rey sign on the left, look for Multi Max on the left. See

map page 7.)

Alex Newman 202-1525, 6781-9505

Located in the offices above Athens’s Pizza/Pita deli in the El Dorado area. Does software/hardware repair.

WI-Fi engineer that set up the new and improved system at Shelter Bay Marina.

Apple Service Center: Mac Power 302-3929

On Via Brasil, between Via Argentina and Avenida 50 in Edificio Fallopian. (There are Apple stores in the

Albrook Mall, the Multiplaza Mall. Mac Power sells Apple products as well. But these are retail sales, not

repairs.) (Take Via Espana or Panama Viejo, Route 1 bus.)

David on the sailing trimaran “La Ventosa”, usually anchored at Las Brisas. 6505-7513. Speaks English and

German.

Electronica Carib (listed under “Electrical Supplies”)

Laptop Service

Acer, Toshiba, HP, Compact, Dell, As's, Leno. Three locations:

1.

Via Espana, Plaza Concordia, Space 149 – 269-0232, 269-1921

2.

El Dorado, Edificio Colonial, Local 19-A – 260-3401, 260-3402

3.

Via Brasil, Edificio 42, Local 2 (In front of Ida an) – 214-9448, 214-3112

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Computer Repairs & Services, continued from previous page

Planet Computer 260-0083 alus999@hotmail.com, computerization

Centro Commercial La Alhambra, Local 3 (across the street from Rey Grocery store on Tumba Muerto, in El

Dorado. Good for parts and repairs. The younger girl speaks English. (Map page 7)

Toshiba Service Center: Electronics 265-4500 **

On Via España, close to Via Argentina, next to Jenny Cafeteria. (Via Espana is one way traffic at this point.

Traffic going towards Cinco de Mayo.)

Yoytec Computers 260-3405 260-7959 www.yoytec.com.pa

On Tumba Muerto, just to the west of the El Dorado shopping center with El Rey grocery store. Computer

software, hardware, accessories and service. Repairs desk top models only. No laptops. (Tumba Muerto bus.

Get off at the Plaza Mirage stop. Arrocha pharmacy will be on your right. Cross the street.)

Yoytec also offers computers with English operating systems. (see map page 7)

Computers in

Sonar's Computer Shop 303-6710 email:sonams1@carrier.net

English

Located in Albrook Mall, sells laptops with English operating systems and English keyboards.

Yoytec (details above).

Construction

Note: For marine plywood, see “Wood.”

Materials

COCHEZ 302-4444 Multiple locations, including:

1. Santa Ana, Calle 15 Este (near the fish market, see map page 4)

2. Parque Lefevre, Calle Diego de Allegro, Plaza Coats del Este

3. Bethany, Ave. Ricardo J. Alfaro, Tumba Muerto

Carry Building Supplies, Paints, Wood and PVC. Also carry copper flashing for roofs which some people use in

place of copper ribbon for grounding their SSB systems.

Discovery Center, Do-It Center and Novey's (detailed under “Hardware”)

Consumer

ACODECO 510-1300 www.acodeco.gob.pa

Protection

In Pueblo Nuevo, Calle Madre de Santos, Plaza Cordoba

email: dsolis@acodeco.gob.pa. You can download the necessary forms from the web page.

Control Cables

Dimar (under “Bearings, Belts, Seals”)

Flexo Cable, +507 261-7160, WhatsApp 6456-5337, www.flexocable.com ventas@flexocable.com

Open 8AM-5PM

Via Fernandez de Cordoba, Plaza Comercial Mary Anne, Local #2A close to the Metro Station.

Panama Auto (under “Auto Parts & Supplies”)

Protecsa (under “Electronics (Marine)”)

Copies

There are two copy places in the Albrook Mall, on the second level above the food court with the carousel.

Copies can also be made at the customer service desk of Rey and Super 99 grocery stores. There are no copy

facilities on the causeway although some cruisers have been able to have a few document copies made at the

office across the hall from the Port Captain's office in Flamenco.

For copy centers that make large chart copies, see “Charts”

Happy Copy www.happycopy.com, Balboa 211-1277

Several locations in town. Can copy full size charts as well as bind documents, and laminate copies in plastic.

Can copy charts. For the Balboa location, take the Albrook/Amador bus and exit at Theater Balboa. (See map

page 8)

Copper Foil

Not available in Panama as of this edition of the Cruiser's Guide. But you can go to a construction materials

outlet, such as Cochez, (listed under “Construction Materials”) buy a sheet of copper flashing and cut it to size.

Copper Tubing

=> see “Brass Fittings & Copper Tubing”

Courtesy Flags

=> see “Flags”

Cruising

SSCA – Seven Seas Cruising Association (USA), www.SSCA.org

Associations

Trans-Ocean (Germany), www.trans-ocean.org

for both: Rogelio (Roger) de Hoyos, mago50@hotmail.com, 6717-6745 (He is also listed under “Canal Agents”

and “Transportation – Taxis & Uber”

Cummins

=> see “Motor - Diesel Mechanic”.

Danfoss

=> see “Refrigeration – Supplies”

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Dentist /

Balboa Dental Clinic 228-0338 314-1019 balboadc@cwpanama.net **

Dental Surgeon

Both the doctors and the staff speak excellent English. Maria, the receptionist, is a delight! Prices are higher

than Dr. Oscar Rodriguez listed below, but the service is excellent. (Catch the Metro bus at the causeway and get

off at the Balboa Theater stop. Walk back the way you came till you see a small monument on your left. The

post office will be next to the monument. The dental clinic is in the small building between the post office and

Nikko's Cafe. See map page 8)

Dr. Gabriela Eisenmann 228-0314 314-1019

Dental Hygienist. Located in Obarrio, on Calle 53E Obarrio. Also works out of the Balboa Dental Clinic.

Dr. Oscar Rodríguez 232-0389 6631-4575 **

Located in Diablo. Extractions, filling, cleaning, whitening, surgeries, xrays, crowns, bridges, root canals.

Speaks English and is always available to consult with you via his cell phone. His office is at the very left of the

building with Dr. Vallerino (GP). (Recieved one bad review in 2016)

Dr. Omar Rodriquez 223-2689

Located in the El Cangrejo area. Atlantica Building, 3rd floor, #4.

Dr. Ida Herrera 441-7141, cell 6614-9712

In Colon the office is located at Calle 3 Nuevo Cristobal PH Torre Esmeralda PB. She speaks perfect English.

On Thursdays, she has office hours in Panama City.

Dental Surgeon

Dra. Dora Roquebert Arias 225-3341 6611-9363

Calle 34 Edificio Victoria Maria, Primer Piso 105. Can do restorative surgery and dental implants.

Diesel

=> see “Fuel – Diesel & Gasoline”

Diesel Mechanic

=> see “Motor – Diesel Mechanic”

Diesel Parts

=> see “Motor – Diesel Parts”

Dinghy, New

SukiMotor 390-3232, Carlos Osorio 6675-1225, 6554-4697 carlos@suz.com.pa www.sukimotor.com.pa

Calle A Quizado y Avenida Nacional

Have Caribe Dinghys in stock at the Colon Free Zone. These can be delivered to Panama City within 3 days.

Marine Warehouse (details under “Chandlers”) to ship one in from the U.S.

Pesqueros (listed under “Chandlers”) sometimes carries new dinghies.

Dinghy, Repairs

Inflatables Doctor 232-0538, 6617-0928 info@inflatablesdoctor.com www.inflatablesdoctor.com

Repair shop specializing in all brands of dinghies, hypalon and PVC. Also sells patches for do-it-yourselfers.

Located in Via Diablo, Calle Barth, Edificio 42F. This business has received mixed reviews. (see map page 6)

Repallantas Tip-Top James (former cruiser, cell 6673-3850) 224-8315 or 224-6566

In Rio Abajo, in the Centro Commercial, Via España and Calle 96 West (take the Rio Abajo Bus from Cinco de

Mayo.) Will do repairs, also sells Tip Top Glue

For DYIers, Centro Marino (listed under “Chandlers”) sells Tip Top glue

Doctor, General

For medical check-ups and non-urgent or specialized issues. Can provide referrals to specialists. Remember to

bring your passport.

Clinica Albrook 315-0773, clinicaalbrook@aol.com

Located in Albrook Plaza 8 (NOT Albrook Mall. Albrook Plaza is the little strip center, past the Albrook airport,

with an Arrocha Pharmacy as well) open Mon-Sat 07:00 to 21:00 (sat to 20:00). Small walk in clinic for general

problems like colds. Low cost. (See map page 6)

Dr. Joaquin Vallarino 6611-9039, 232-0225 **

Excellent English. Office located in Diablo Heights. Call on his cell to make an appointment. His office is at

the very left of the building with Dr. Rodriguez, a dentist. NOTE: in 2013 has begun charging $80 for an office

visit which is about double the standard rate in Panama City. Suggest trying Clinica Albrook first.

Dra. Saskia Maria Bermudez Richard 227-0481, 6615-6764

English speaking. In the Centro Medico Nacional building on Ave Justo Arosemena and Calle 38 (across from

Hospital Nacional)

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Surgeon, Trauma & Critical Care

Dra. Martha Quidettis 278-6609 traumahst@gmail.com

Speaks English. Trained in the U.S. Reasonable prices. Can treat you at Hospital Nacional, San Fernando and

Centro Medical Paitilla.

Ultrasound

See “Mammogram/Ultrasound” above.

Urologist

1. Dr. Armando Byer 6615-1307 (cell), 227-5444 ext 117 (Spanish speaking only)

armandobyer@hotmail.com Located in Centro Medico Nacional, next to Hospital Nacional

Ecoturism

Michel Puech elisabpu@cwpanama.net

For excursions into the Darien Forest and Embera Villages

Miguel 6628-8629 miguelyan2000@yahoo.com

From Portobello, ecotourism in the forest

Eggs, Extra

Melo's in Rio Abajo: Melo's is just a pet store in many locations (such as the Albrook Mall). At the Rio Abajo

Fresh, Long

location, it is also a feed, grain & garden store. Where you can purchase very fresh eggs, wrapped for long term

Lasting

storage. Available only in flats of 30 eggs. Ask for them at the check out stand. If you turn them regularly and

do not refrigerate them, the eggs will last several months.

Merca Panama (detailed under “Groceries, Local Style”) also has providers of fresh, unrefrigerated and date

stamped eggs, in the market close to the pineapple section. Sell eggs by the flat.

Electric Motors

=> see “Alternator & Starter Repairs” or “Motors – Electric, Repairs”

Electrical

Casa de Telefonos 264-6438

Supplies

On Via Brazil, across the street from the gas station by the PriceSmart on Via Brazil.

Electronica Caribe 223-0205 www.electronicacaribe.com

On Via España close to Via Argentina. Carries electrical components, shrink tubing, does laptop repairs

Electronica Japon 264-2400, www.electronicajapon.com, rafael@electronicajapon.com

Located on Via Espana Brazil between Ray and near Iglesia del Carmen, besides Panaderia/Dulceria Symphony.

Rafael Lam speaks English. Carries LEDs (G4 etc), cables, connectors, electronic components, aswell Inverters

Electronica Japonesa 264-6384, 264-1186)

Located on Via Brazil across from PriceSmart. Can also do general electronic repairs.

Gigatech

LED lights, switches, connectors. Looks like a music shop. Speak English.

Around the corner from Panama Auto (map page 5)

See also Mayher, Discovery Center, Noveys and Do-It Center under “Hardware”

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Fire

Abrasil 236-5644, 236-5648, 260-9061 www.abrasilsa.com abrasil20@cwpanama.net

Extinguisher,

Walter Espinosa 6591-8854 (2019: charged $47 to fill and certify 5 extinguishers from their mobile van at

Certification

Balboa Yacht Club)

Firemaster de Panama 236-0880 firemast@franpan.com

In Bethania, Calle 87 Harry Heno

Fireworks

Panama-Fireworks 222-4105, 6672-7348 panamafuegos@cwpanama.net

Located on Via Espana. Exact address not known. Call for directions.

Flags

Abernathy's, Centro Marino, and Pesquero's (listed under “Chandlers”) (limited range)

Grabados Amerika 225-1430

Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00, Sat 8:00-1:00

Islamorada (listed under “Charts”)

NOTES:

Some people have found low cost Panama flags upstairs at El Machetazo (listed under “Groceries, General”)

which they have adapted for use as a courtesy flag during their stay in Panama. The flags are located upstairs

close to the office supplies and usually cost $3 to $5 dollars. Courtesy flags can be ordered on the internet from

Rollysails

Simonetta on the sailboat Dream sydream@hotmail.com or simopiero@gmailcom 6507-6872 6063-2399

Has been making good quality flags for 20 years. New flags for Caribbean, Pacific, Indian Ocean, Central and

South America. Also Panamanian flags in Sunbrella. Usually has the most important and requested flags ready

in size 30x45cm (40x60cm for nationality flags). Can make arrangements for flags to be delivered to you.

Note: The courtesy flags for Columbia and Ecuador have the same design. They differ only in their

aspect ratios: Columbia (1:2) and Ecuador (3:5). But from a distance would probably look the same.

Ecuador´s courtesy flag does not need to show the “escudo” (coat of arms)

Flares

Marine Safety, Calle 2da Perejil, casa2, Mrs. Roxana 62265429, alarmasyextintores11@hotmail.com

carries safety-equipment and fire extinguishers

(2017: 1kg-$14, 2kg-$25 / Parachute flare $45, Smoke pot $45, Hand flare $20, no CO2-gas cylinders - some

prices are better at Pesqueros (listed under “Chandlers”), but check the manufacture due dates!)

Captain´s Store, Centro Marino and Pesqueros (listed under “Chandlers”)

Foam

NOTE: For foam core used in boat building, see “Fiberglass, Resins, Gelcoat”

NOTE: Closed cell foam is not available in Panama. To special order closed cell foam, see Marine

Warehouse under “Chandlers”

NOTE: For fast dry foam shipped in from the U.S., see Casa D La Vela, listed under”Sails & Sail Repair”

FibroPinturas (see “Fiberglass, Resins, Gelcoat”) higher grade than the sewing supply locations, but not closed

cell.

Pico Pico and El Tapiz (see “Sewing Supplies & Fabric) carry foam sheets, but not closed cell quality).

Mega Depot (see “Grocery Store, Big Box”) some times carries floor mats made of closed cell foam.

Freight

=> see “Mail & Freight”

Fuel - Diesel &

In all cases,

! These sources many times have no stock to sell

check in advance to verify availability and costs

Gasoline

to transients.

Balboa Yacht Club (BYC) – Call VHF 6 or call the Marina office at (+507) 228-2313, ext. 3. When obtaining

diesel, you can also fill up your water tanks at no additional charge. Does not carry gasoline. No service

charge. But there is a charge if you are at the dock longer than ½ hour.

Flamenco Marina -- Call VHF 10 or 341-0665 to make appointment. Carry diesel and gasoline (both ethanol

free) and water. At times, have charged a fee to be at the dock. At times have charged $0.05 per gallon for

water. Confirm in advance. The diesel tends to be slightly cheaper at Flamenco than in La Playita Marina.

The Fuel dock is very low, dip your fenders onto the water. Do NOT expect the staff to know how to tie up a

boat or help with lines and beware of surge in the harbor.

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Fuel - Diesel & Gasoline, continued from previous page

La Boca Gas Station - the closest service station is in La Boca. (See map page 8.) They have refused to fill

“non-standard” jerry cans. Alternatively, take the Metro Bus all the way to the terminal. There is a gas station

next to the terminal. You will need to take a taxi to return to the Amador causeway; filled jerry jugs are not

allowed on the bus.

La Playita – Call VHF 9 or 314-1730. You may be required to pay an extra fee of $20USD to bring your boat to

the dock. Water is available at no cost. A diesel surcharge may be applied ($30) for diesel purchases less than a

set amount (typically 200 gallons). There is also a surcharge for credit card payments. Gasoline is NOT

available. Before bringing your boat in, check with them first on availability and current fees.

Oliver Yacht Services (under “Canal Agents”) will pick up jerry jugs, have then filled and deliver them back

same or next day.

LAS PERLAS & WESTERN ISLANDS

Diesel and gasoline are available on Contadora Island and Isla del Rey. In the western islands diesel is available

from a barge at Isla Cebaco. There is a fuel dock in Pedregal, the port of David, but it is a 25-mile trip up the

estuary from Boca Chica (the only safe entrance of the three) and has to be done with the tides, requiring two

days for a sailboat. Diesel is available from a barge typically located at Isla Cebaco in the Western Islands.

Fuel Injectors /

Electro Inyeccion Diesel Chu, S.A. 261-0212

Injector Pumps

Located on Via Fernandez de Cordoba, No. 41-39. Diesel engines, pumps, Racor housings and Racor filters.

(Diesel)

At the Fernancez de Cordoba stop on the Metro Subway. Across the street from the Furniture City. Look for

sign on the street, you will need to walk back through a passageway to the actual store. (Map, page 5)

“Rivas & Picans” – full name “Agencias Diesel Rivas y Picans (ADIRPSA)” 229-3141, 261-4111 **

In Vista Hermosa, Calle Francisco Filos #30-32 Will inspect, clean, recondition and verify fuel injectors.

Highly recommended. Clean shop, new equipment, skilled workers, honest and reliable. (NOTE: They advise

that spare injectors be stored in a mixture 50% diesel and 50% oil.)

Ital Dieselec, S.A. Giovanni Innocenti 260-0666 or 260-3371

Fuel/Tank

Servicios Maurice

Cleaning

Contact Alejandro Lopez 60708168

Happy Tank www.happytankpanama.com; info@narvalmarine.com; 6980-5554; 3910348

Narvalmarine, Causeway, Isla Perico

Fumigation

24 Hour Fumigation Svcs 6464-1089

NOTE: Enforcement of fumigation requirements for boats entering Panama is lax. Fumigation has, historically,

not been required of cruising boats entering Panama. But it should be noted that fumigation of boats for

mosquitoes is the law depending on your last port of call.

Furuno

Navstar Marine Electronics (listed under “Electronics (Marine)”)

Galley/Head

Acrylic solid counter top and laminate counter top supplies are available at both:

Remodeling

Formica Distribution Center 260-55503 Urb Ind Los Angeles Cl 85 Final

Tandor Cocina Design Center www.tucocinapanama.com 230-1311, 230-1312

Tumba Muerrta, Via Centenario, Plaza Centenial, Local #28

Galvanizing

This info was provided to me in 2015, but there has been no feedback from cruisers on whether it is accurate.

Galvanicadora Civelmec, Carlos 227-6422

Close to the main Centro Marino (the one on Ave Nacional). Possibly around the corner? Minimum weight

100lbs. Note that this is a red zone. Take a taxi!

Gasket

Hnos. Rodriguez, Dinorah Rodriguez 6979-8284, Office 221-8594

Fabrication

Fabricate head gaskets, gaskets for industrial equipments, etc.

Located in Parque Lefevre. (Spanish Directions: Pasando frente al colegio, Jose Dolores Moscote gire a la

derecha, antes de la tienda del chino.)

www.happyseals.com

Gasoline

=> see “Fuel – Diesel & Gasoline”

Generator

=> see “Motor - Diesel Mechanic” or “Honda Generator”

Repairs

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Grocery Store, General, continued from previous page

Rey

American style supermarket with several locations. The El Dorado location (on Tumba Muerto, see map page 7)

is the largest and has the biggest selection of vegetables and fruits. There is also one close to the Immigration

office in Albrook (see map page 6)

Riba Smith www.ribasmith.com f.gonzalez@rimith.com

Several locations (Transistmica, Multi Plaza Mall, Bella Vista, Costa del Este. See the map on page 5 for the

Transistmica location.) American Style grocery store with a large inventory of items (sauces, oils, cereals),

many brands from the U.S. Each store has a bakery with fresh bread, good selection and quality for fruits and

vegetables, except their fruits and vegetables are usually refrigerated and come prepackaged in styro containers.

On the higher end price-wise, but has the best overall selection. The Transistmica store will take special orders

for meats to be vacuum sealed and frozen to your specifications for pick up the next or a subsequent day.

It is also possible to order and pay online.

Super Extra

Several locations, including one in Albrook Mall at the opposite end from Super 99.

Super 99

Several locations (Albrook Mall, Calidonia) American Style grocery store for canned goods, paper products,

detergents, sodas, etc. Not good for fresh fruits or veggies. Exceptions: (1) There is a large Super 99 located in

Paitilla neighborhood which has more variety and is generally more high cost than the other outlets. (2) The

Super 99 on Tumba Muerto is larger, has more variety. Also includes a large selection of common hardware

items and a Metro Bus kiosk for purchasing Metro cards and recharging them.

Grocery Store,

See Deli K and Super Kosher, listed under “Grocery Store, Specialty, By Location – Paitilla”

Kosher

Grocery Store,

The following places specifically offer organic items. You can also find limited organic items at Riba Smith

Organic

and Rey grocery stores. See “Grocery Store, General” above.

See also the “Grocery Stores, Specialty, By Location”, particularly the Paitilla (MultiCentro Mall) area

Chris Burillo “Panama Food Box” 6241-4222 www.chrisburillo.com/; Chris.burillo@gmail.com

You can order organic produce via his website and/or send him an email, and he will add you to his email-list, so

you will receive a list of what is available each week. Meat is delivered frozen, in a cooling box. Ordering is

until Wednesday midnight. Delivery is on Fridays. Pay cash on delivery.

Finca Santa Marta www.fincasantamarta.biz

Organic vegetables and herbs, free range chickens and eggs, goat milk products, sprouting seeds, etc., shipped in

from Boquete. You must first register on the website. Orders are placed via their web page for delivery to

Panama.

New Earth Panama www.newearthpanama.com

Order groceries and more online to be delivered the next day. Reasonable prices.

Panama Food Box see Chris Burillo, above

Grocery Store,

Albrook Mall

Specialty – by

Chocolatisima 314-6914; www.myChocolatisimo.com

neighborhood

Baking and cooking-supplies (nuts, marzipan, pine-kernels, toppings, flour) and sweets

Between the info-booth and the cinema

Calle 50

DeGourmet Store, 226-0844 Via Cincuentenario 28A y Calle 50 Final

Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm; Saturday 8:30am – 1pm

Specialty European breads: Batard Bread, French Sourdough, Danish Rye, Cereal Bread.

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Parque Industrial (Costa del Este):

Casa de Jamon 271-0044, www.hermanosgago.com/casa_del_jamon.html

Calle 2 da. Final, # 150. Hams from Spain; cheeses from Italy; meats from the U.S. Spain, Argentina, Australia;

special varieties of olive oil and vinegar.

Meats / Metzgerei Walter Maier y Diseno; Goldeck S.A. 226-8066 www.waltermaierbbq.com

info@waltermaierbbq.com

German and Austrian Sausages / Frozen vacuum sealed (many different types), No canned meat like

Leberwurst.. Located in the area: Llano Bonito (towards Tocumen).

Metrobus-directions: Via España, San Pedro. Juan Diaz Taxi-directions: Llano bonito, Avenida Jose Agustin

Arango, frente a la fabrica de velas la Devocion, Lokal N°5

Driving-directions: Corredor Sur, in the direction of the airport turn right to Llano Bonito. After one km turn

right on the traffic lights into Via España. Go further: Comasa, Casa del Ebanista....on the right hand side

between a garage and a driving school you will find Local No 5, Telefon: 2265146; 66141571, Call for

directions! (04/2017)

Grocery Store

=> see also the listings under “Grocery Store, Organic”

Deliveries

MegaDepot (under “Grocery Store, Big Box”)

Riba Smith (under “Grocery Store, General”)

Grommets/

Centro Marino (under “Chandlers”), the Avenida Nacional location.

Fasteners

Casa de la Cuerina (AKA Todo de Cuero) under “Sewing Supplies & Fabrics”

GTO-15 Wire

Used for wire run between the isolators on the rigging and the antenna tuner for SSB/Ham radios. Ask for “cable

neon” (pronounced caw-blay knee-on).

Multiplastico (listed under “Lexan/Plastics”).

Policenter Signs 260-9127

Located in Plaza Dorado, across the parking lot from the El Dorado Rey Grocery store. (see map page 7)

Hardware Store

Casa Fina 211-2559 casafina188@gmail.com

Ferreteria, tool center, plumbing, paints, electrical, kitchen. Little shop which carries many things which the

bigger stores (Do-It, Novey's, etc.) do not carry (such as nylon fittings for hoses, big hoses). Directions: Via

Espana, Las Sabana (Calle George Westerman), next to Friomax, on the left hand side coming from Pricesmart

to the Discovery Center.

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flashlights, jerry jugs, tools, kitchen gadgets, canning jars, standard plumbing supplies, paints, caulks, stainless

steel nuts and bolts (including metric sizes), etc. The Tumba Muerto outlet is about 4 times the size of the Rio

Abajo location and has a much larger selection of goods. (A bus-journey from Playita, changing in Albrook into

a bus "Tumba Muerto, Directo" takes about 1 hour; a taxi needs approx. 20 min (easy double the times at rush

hour)

Do-It Center 800-3648 (Hotline) www.doitcenter.com.pa

Multiple locations including, Albrook Mall, El Dorado (see map page 7), Transistmica (across from Panama

Auto, see map page 5), Multiplaza Mall.

Open Hours: Transistmica Mon-Sun 0800-1900 / Albrook Mall Mon-Sun 1000-1900.

Mayher 260-7540 236-6095

Ave El. Paical, around the corner from Abernathy´s on Transistmica (a few buildings away from PakYa Panama

towards Tumba Muerto, see the map on page 5 of this guide). Also on Urb Industrial, Calle 65.

Tools and industrial supplies. Electrical supplies. Excellent selection of light and heavy duty construction and

machining parts and equipment

Novey's 300-9200 (express line) www.novey.com.pa

Multiple locations, the original and biggest is on Via España in Calidonia. Also at the Albrook Mall (in the south

west corner of the parking lot).

=> see also “Construction Materials”, “Tools” and “Wood”

Haulout

Balboa Yacht Club => see “Marinas and Anchorages” Cruisers hauled out at Balboa Yacht Club can stay on

their boat, or stay at the Hostel Amador Familiar or Canal Inn in Balboa (listed under “Hotels/Hostels”). The

Canal Inn accepts pets.

Flamenco Marina => see “Marinas and Anchorages”

Outside of Panama-City:

Astillero Bayano in Rio Chepo

Yard with a marine railway for up to 47m length, 16m beam, 2.7m draft.

Coquira Port in Chepo, east of Panama-City; 09° 07.494’ N / 079° 03.853’ W. http://www.astillerobayano.com;

info@astillerobayano.com; (+507) 296-8237 / 296-8141. If you have first hand experiences please let us know!

Vista Mar see “Marinas and Anchorages”

Vacamonte (Puerto Pescero de Vacamonte),

This is the fishing fleet boatyard located in Vacamonte (west of Panama-City) where catamarans can be hauled.

The workers are used to working on commercial boats where finesse is not called for, so a close eye on work

being commissioned is advisable. Some supplies and materials are available on site. Best to check first or bring

what you need with you.

Alejandro Gerbaud, 251-1455, 251-1636. For an English speaker, ask for Reginald.

For information on beaching, see the write-up by sailing yacht Taitonga at the end of this guide.

Heat Exchanger

Enfriadoras Alaska

Repairs

Located near Cochez or Casa de Materiales on Via Espana. Recommended by Kenny Brezeale, the diesel

mechanic. NOTE: This may be the same as Radiadores Alaska, the next listing. Looking for someone to

confirm this!

Radiadores Alaska 224-8526 or 221-1351

On Via Espana near the Language Institute

Servicios Nacho (listed under “Alternators/Starter Motors”)

Honda

Purchase: Marine Warehouse (listed under “Chandlers”) Airco (see below) also carries them but prices are

Generator

significantly higher than Marine Warehouse.

Repair: Airco 271-5337 taller1@aircopanama.com **

Sells industrial equipment and generators. Located in Costa del Este. Ask for Raul Martinez, who speaks

English. They are open 8-5 Monday through Friday and 8-12 on Saturday.

Hoses

Mangueras Panama

Off Transistmica on Avenida Principal del Ingenio, about ¼ mile past Panama Auto and next to the Caja de

Ahorros de Transistmica. Can make hydraulic hoses. Carry a good range of industrial hoses.

Panama Auto (listed under “Auto Parts and Supplies”)

Dimar (listed under “Bearings, Belts and Seals”)

Thread reinforced hoses for fresh and salt water house systems can be found at Tuercos y Tornillos (listed under

“Nuts, Bolts, Screws, Fasteners”) and also at Novey's (listed under “Hardware Stores”)

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Hospitals

Always be sure to take your passport!

Centro Medico Paitilla 265-8800

San Francisco, Calle 53a Este, Calle San Jose (by Ave Balboa). Will charge $500 upfront and then, after your

visit, calculate the bill and refund the overage.

Hospital del Niño 512-9801

Calidonia, Calle 34 Este

Hospital Punta Pacifica 204-8000 www.hospitalpuntapacifica.com

San Francisco, Punta Pacifica, Blvd. Punta Pacifica and Via Punta Darien. Affiliated with Johns Hopkins

Medicine International

Hospital Santa Fe 227-4733 www.hsantafe.com

Via Simon Bolivar and Ave. Frangipani

Hospital Nacional 207-8100 www.hospitalnacional.com

At Avenida Cuba between Calle 38 and Calle 39

San Fernando – Clinica Hospital 305-6300 In Pueblo Nuevo, on Via España

Hotels / Hostels

NOTE -- Two listings below allow

Canal Inn and Hotel Costa Inn

pets:

Albrook Inn Hotel 315-1789 www.albrookinn.com

In Ancon (close to Albrook Airport), Calle Las Magnolias. From $100 to $250 (as of 2012)

Amador Ocean View Hotel 314-3310

Located at Las Brisas. Used to give a special deal for cruisers who stay more than 3 nights in the hotel, and also

provided showers and laundry service. Have raised the prices significantly. Price of showers went from $5 to