Stores· Isla Colón· Other Caribbean
Calle 3 Chinese Supermarkets (Super Centro Alba, Supermercado Cayo Zapatilla & Mini Super Cristina)
9° 20.3′ N · 82° 14.4′ W
The run of family-owned Chinese supermarkets along Calle 3, Bocas Town's main street, is where cruisers do most of their dry-goods, drinks and household shopping.
Practical
Position is the OpenStreetMap node for Super Centro Alba (Calle 3a). Others within a block or two along Calle 3a are Supermercado Cayo Zapatilla (9.33927, -82.24086), Mini Super Cristina (9.33880, -82.24063), the 'Isla Colón' supermarket (9.33872, -82.24064), Super Market My Shop (9.33658, -82.24084) and Comercio Toto (9.33657, -82.24133) (all OSM). The boatyard's area guide notes that Bocas has many family-run Chinese grocery stores, and cruisers say a full provision means visiting at least two of them plus the meat market and a fruit stand (Savarona 2017). Stock and prices vary shop to shop, so compare. Carry everything by dinghy from the town docks, and go on a calm morning.
Best for
Dry goods, drinks, beer and household supplies
Nearby
- Banco Nacional de Panamá (Bocas Town)0.1 NM away
- Barco Hundido (over-water bar, Bocas Town)0.1 NM away
- Bocas Cruisers & Expats Net (VHF 68)0.1 NM away
- Bocas del Toro Port of Entry (AMP Port Captain, Bocas Town)0.1 NM away
- Bocas Town Anchorage (Isla Colón)0.1 NM away
- Bocas Town Bakeries (John's Bakery & Panadería Alemana)0.1 NM away
- Bocas Town Fruit & Vegetable Stands (Legumbrería José & Frutería Quintero)0.1 NM away
- Bocas Town Laundry, Propane & Hardware0.1 NM away