Supermarket runs There are several supermarkets in the area, ranging from minisupers to megastores. The best shopping is done in Chitre (1.5 hours away) with a variety of fresh produce available. But there are ways to get groceries more locally.
- Meats -> for variety: Poll Mart (Chitre), for cheapess: Xtra (Chitre)
- Veggies -> for organics: Azuero Organic (Playa Venao), for variety: Riba Smith (Chitre), for fresh/cheap: Supercarnes (Las Tablas), Pollmart (Chitre), Veg truck (Playa Venao), Xtra (Chitre)
- Fish -> Xtra (Chitre), local fishermen (Pedasi), Riba Smith (Chitre)
- Baked goods -> Riba Smith
- Toys/School supplies -> Poll mart
- Booze : for import wines & beers: Riba Smith (Chitre), for cheap domestic beers: Xtra (Chitre) is probably cheapest but Supercarnes (Las Tablas) is great too
- Bulk shopping: Pricesmart (Panama City)
- Side note: Chicken = Toledano has by far the best chicken and eggs. The chicken is moist, the eggs are a healthy orange. They are sold at Riba, Xtra, but if you’re able to, best to buy in bulk at Pricesmart.