Stores· Shelter Bay / Colón· Other Caribbean
Colón Provisioning (Supermarkets via Shelter Bay)
9° 21.4′ N · 79° 53.9′ W · approximate
Colón's supermarkets and shopping centres are the big provisioning stop before the San Blas or the Pacific crossing, reached by the Shelter Bay Marina bus or by taxi.
Practical
Coordinate: Colón city (Wikipedia), approximate for the stores. Shelter Bay Marina runs a free bus for docked boats to the Colón supermarket and mall; demand is high, so often only one crew member per boat per day. The supermarket offers a free bus back to the marina if you spend over $300 (Noonsite, verify locally). Colón is considered unsafe: muggings and robberies are regular; use taxis and don't walk with valuables. Panama City has a good choice of large supermarkets and is an affordable place to stock up on non-perishables and alcohol. Bring everything you need into the San Blas: island shops carry only basics.
Best for
The final big shop before the San Blas
Nearby
- Colón 2000 & Cuatro Altos Supermarkets (Super 99, Rey)1.4 NM away
- Colón Yacht Anchorage & Cristóbal Clearance2.4 NM away
- Shelter Bay Boatyard, Sail Loft & Chandlery2.4 NM away
- Shelter Bay Marina (Colón)2.4 NM away
- Shelter Bay Marina Dock Restaurant & Bar2.4 NM away
- Shelter Bay Marina Fuel Dock2.4 NM away
- Rey Supermarket, Sabanitas5.5 NM away
- Río Chagres Anchorage & Fort San Lorenzo6.5 NM away
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