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Provisioning in Colon

The marina provides free transportation to "Cuatro Altos" shopping center in our new air conditioned 27 passenger bus at 8:00am Monday through Fridays. The bus leaves from the shopping center at 11:30am to return back to the marina.

There are two large supermarkets in Colon. Rey at the Cuatro Altos shopping center and Super 99 located in the 2000 (Dos Mil) shopping center. Both super markets are well stocked and modern. Generally speaking the meat and produce are of higher quality at the Rey market. The Super 99 has lower prices on canned goods and does have some specialty items not found in Rey. A new Mega Depot has just now opened next to the Super 99 store that is on the highway leading away from Colon towards Sabanitas. They stock many items sold in large quantities such as big bags of dried cranberries, nuts, spices and frozen foods. No membership is needed.

Inquire with the store manager at Rey and Super 99 and ask if you qualify for free delivery of you and your purchases back to the marina. Rey also offers a shopping service. Ask the manager for the latest details on both these services.

Very fresh veggies and meat can be purchased at the Central Mercado in downtown Colon. If you plan to do this it is advisable to have your taxi driver accompany you through the market as you shop.

If you want to stock up on liquor, buying it duty free in the “Free Zone” is another option.