EMERGENCY NUMBER | DIAL 108 FROM CELLPHONE |
DOCUMENTATION | PANAMA |
Passport | Valid for three months after entry; requires one blank page |
Boat Documentation | Coast Guard Doc (Original) |
Proof of Insurance | Liability Insurance may be required by marinas |
Crewlist | Required at checkin/out |
Zarpe | Required at checkin/out |
OFFICIAL PROCEDURES | Cruising permit expires if your boat documentation expires – Vessels registered in Trustย have a difficult time with authorities |
Official Country Visa | None if stay is less than 180 days |
Immigration Visa | Good for 90 days; upon expiration, you must apply for a “Yatista” visa ($110) which is good for length of Cruising Permit and may be renewed with Permit |
Required Permits | One-year Cruising Permit ($205), may be renewed twice to span three years |
Upon Arrival Visit: | Immigration; Customs; Port Authority; Agricultural Inspection; Fumigation |
Upon Departure Visit: | Immigration; Customs; Port Captain |
Entry & Exit Fees: | Upwards of $250+ not including permits |
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Required Vaccinations | None |
Pets | APHIS Form 7001; Vaccinations Certificate; Home Quarantine Request must be completed three days prior to arrival
As discussed on the Line call, I have attached the incoming pet requirements from the Panama Tocumen International Airport (PTY) when I arrived on 2 October 2021. Interesting when we sailed into Panama from Costa Rica May 2021, there were no issues with my pet what so ever.ย Rules are always different on the travel process, but wanted to share this if anyone is planning to fly with their pet into Panama City as I sure wish I had it before. Scott Meyerhoff Pacific Raven
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Currency: US Dollar / Balboa |
PORTS OF ENTRY
Caribbean
Almirante, Bocas del Toro, Chiriqui Grande, Colon, Portobelo, Puerto Lindo, Puerto Obaldia
Pacific
Balboa, Mensabe, Pedregal, Puerto Mutis
Via Agent
Boca Chica, Vista Mar Marina, San Blas
Crime Index | Safety Index | Corruption Index | Corruption Score | GDP | Pop (M) | Life Ex. | Cost of Living | Groc. | Rest. $ | Loc.Purch.P. |
50.01 | 49.99 | 87 | 38% | 13,515 | 3.8 | 77.8 | 64.23 | 65.8 | 56.6 | 35.14 |
US EMBASSY
TEL 507 3175000
Bldg 783, Demetrio Basilio Lakas Ave
Clayton, Panama
WEATHER PACIFIC
WEATHER CARIBBEAN
TIDES PACIFIC
Pacific spring ranges are as much as 22 feet. (6 meters) and the neap ranges are as little as 6 feet so bring your fenders chains and chafe protected dock-lines
TIDES CARIBBEAN
The difference in level averages only 9.2 inches( 23cm ) and the average range from high to low tide is only .858 feet and the maximum range is 3.05 feet. ( 0.9 meters )
Panama Pilot Charts provide historic points and aggregated information ofย wind flows, air and ocean temperatures, wave heights, rain, barometric weight, and climate conditions at various seasons. This data was acquired from oceanographic and meteorologic perceptions over hundreds of years starting in the late eighteenth century. These diagrams are planned to help mariners choose routesย with respect to the normal climate and sea conditions using prevailing seasonal wind information. For an explanation of historic Panama’s Climatology and how to read Wind-roses follow this link.
PANAMA CHARTS PACIFIC
DOWNLOAD PANAMA PACIFIC REFERENCE CHARTS
- Punta Guiones to Punta Burica – COSTA RICA – PANAMA 21560
- Cabo Metapalo to Morro de Puercos – PANAMA 21580
- Approaches to Puerto Armuelles and Pedregal – PANAMAย 21584
- Plans within Bahia de Charco Azul A. Puerto Armuelles – PANAMA 21581
- Isla de Coiba (South Coast of Panama) – PANAMAย 21583
- Golfo de Montijo – PANAMAย 21582
- Morro de Puercos to Panama – W Bay of PANAMA 21601
- Panama to Bahia Pina – Las Perlas – E Bay of PANAMAย 21605
- Approaches to Balboa – S Panama Canalย – PANAMAย 21603
- Puerto Cristobal to Cabo Tiburon – PANAMAย 26060
- Isla del Cano to Isla de la Plata – PANAMA – COLOMBIA 21033
PANAMA CHARTS CARIBBEAN
DOWNLOAD PANAMA CARIBBEAN REFERENCE CHARTS
- The Panama Canal from Gatun to Gamboa – PANAMA 21604
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Northwestern Passage into Bahia Almirante (Boca del Drago) – PANAMA 28053
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Approaches to Bocas del Toro and Laguna de Chiriqui – PANAMA 28041
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Entrance to Laguna de Chiriqui and Chiriqui Grande – PANAMA 28042
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Cayos Chichime to Punta Rincon and Approach to Golfo de San Blas – PANAMA 26065
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Bahia Concepcion to Punta Brava (North Coast of Panama) – PANAMA 26042
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Caribbean Sea-Central Part – PANAMA – COLOMBIA – JAMAICA – HAITI – CUBA 26001
PANAMA - PACIFIC - ROUTE SEGMENTS
PANAMA SOUTH BOUND
๐ต๐ฆ PUNTA BALSA / BURUCA
ISLAS SECAS - ISLA MEDIDORA
91 nm
๐ต๐ฆ BAHIA HONDA - COIBA_ISLAND - ENSANDA NARANJO
90 nm
๐ต๐ฆ ALTERNATIVE: BAHIA HONDA - ENSANDA NARANJO
60 nm
๐ต๐ฆ ENSANDA NARANJO - VISTA MAR MARINA
130 nm
๐ต๐ฆ VISTA MAR MARINA - ISLAS PERLAS - FUERTE AMADOR
160 nm
๐ต๐ฆ FUERTE AMADOR - PANAMA CANAL - SHELTER BAY MARINA
48 nm
RESOURCES
ย RESOURCESย – and other items
56+ Page Panama City Cruisers Resource Guideย (PDF) ยป
THINGS TO DO & Points of interest
“For those who might enjoy an interesting and fun land trip in Panama a cruising buddy of mine recommends Boquete a town in the shadows of a volcano. They host a great jazz festival each year. Here is the link:ย http://www.boquetejazzandbluesfestival.com/festival-2018.html ”
If you plan on going through the Panama Canal here is a Time-Lapse video of one of the Panama Posse Vessels with Panama Posse Volunteers helping out
ALERT
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SHIPPING OPTIONS
As an info in case anyone likes to get things from A to B in Panama:
A fellow cruiser posted a Honda Generator for sale in Sheler Bay. I am in Santa Catalina, will be in Boca Chica in a week or so. I wanted this generator.
I knew that Uno Express is a good and reliable way to send things within Panama.
I had a contact of a driver that took a sail for me from Vista Mar to Shelter Bay before and was reliable.
So i contacted him. He will pick up the generator tomorrow in Shelter Bay and take it to Uno Express Colon.
As an info in case anyone likes to get things from A to B in Panama:
A fellow cruiser posted a Honda Generator for sale in Shelter Bay. I am in Santa Catalina, will be in Boca Chica in a week or so. I want this generator as a backup.
I knew that Uno Express is a good and reliable way to send things within Panama.
I had a contact of a driver that took a sail for me from Vista Mar to Shelter Bay before and was reliable.
So i contacted him. He will pick up the generator tomorrow in Shelter Bay and take it to Uno Express Colon.
I contacted Uno Express Colon, shipping it will be around 10-15 USD.
I will pay 25 USD to the driver for picking it up and doing the paperwork in Uno Express. The drivers name is Raul, his number is +507 6326-2335 . I pay the driver with my panama account, but this could have been through the seller as well (whom i paid with paypal)
Total cost for sending the generator across the whole country and pick up at the marina 40 USD.
Uno Express is very easy, you get a number for the pick up.
I will let you know once i have the generator in my hands.. ๐
LARGER PACKAGES
mia2pana@gmail.com +(507) 6542-4400
INย HIGH SEASON ( NOV โ APRIL
โ PACKAGES TAKE A BIT LONGER TO ARRIVE AND PROCESS If the value of the package is over $100 please send a copy of the invoice to: mia2pana@gmail.com You can keep track of your parcels using this site: https://www.17track.net/en To check if your parcel arrived to our warehouse, please check you tracking number here: http://sfs.cargotrack.net/m/track.asp If that tracking site does not show your parcel, it is because it has not arrived yet at our warehouse I DO NOT TRACK PARCELS. When your parcel arrives in Panama I will be notified and then I will let you know that I got it. Please use the above sites to track your parcel Address in Miami: Name โ Boat Name 8610 NW 72 ST #13312 PTY 13312 Miami, FL 33166 Phone: (305) 406-3654 Make sure that the PTY 13312 is in the address after the street and include the #13312 where itโs shown. What connects a package to you is your name, boatโs name AND the tracking number. Air shipments take normally 48-72 hours from the time item arrives in Miami. USPS takes a lot longer to deliver to us in Miami. Rates are by the pound, calculated by the real weight or the volume weight, whichever is greater. To calculate the volume weight of your package: multiply the Length by the Width and by the Height in inches. Divide the result by 166 and that gives the volume weight. The forwarder will charge for the greater of the two. 1 pound $10 2 pounds $12 3 pounds $15 4 to 29 lbs at $4/lb 30 to 49 lbs at 3.75/lb 50 to 79 lbs at $3.50/lb 80 to 99 lbs at 3.25/lb 100 lb or over at $3/lb IF THE VALUE OF THE PACKAGE EXCEEDS $2000, expected to pay a shippers documentation fee of $35 per invoice. Those charges include delivery to Linton Bay Marina or in Panama City unless the weight of the package is 100 lbs or more in which case we need to make arrangements for delivery. Maritime shipping cost is $250 for 20 cubic feet, which is the minimum. If your package is only 12 cubic feet you still pay for 20 cubic feet and recently they charge $50 GRI-FAK which I am told is for special handling. To figure out the cubic feet of your package: Multiply the Length by the Width and by the Height in inches and divide by 1728. The result is the cubic footage of your package. Maritime shipments take normally 7 to 8 days from the time boat leaves Miami which is every Thursday. If you send Lead Acid Batteries, LiPO4 or paint, there is a HAZMAT cost of $150 normally. (could be $200) If the batteries are AGM type, there is no HAZMAT provided the shipper sends them as required by D.O.T Maritime shipping now adds a GRI-FAK fee for loose packages or special handling packages. That fee is $50 If the weight exceeds 100 lbs or itโs too heavy for me, there will be an extra charge for delivery. You will be notified and we can make other arrangements for delivery. Otherwise, delivery is included in the prices above Please call me or whatsup to +507 6542 4400 email: mia2pana@gmail.com
PANAMA SEARCH AND RESCUE SAR
National Air Services โ SAR
Type: RCC, Country: Panama, SRR: SRR PANAMA
Latitude, Longitude:
(8.5379810,-80.7821274)
Telephone:
+507 316 0525 Alternate #’s
+507 520 6299
Email:
oficinasarelt@aeronautica.gob.pa http://www.aeronaval.gob.pa/
INMARSAT:
Alternate Email: aeronaval@aeronaval.gob.pa
Search & Rescue Office
Type: JRCC | RCC | SPOC, Country: Panama, SRR: SRR PANAMA
Latitude, Longitude:
(8.5379810,-80.7821274)
Telephone:
+507 315 0472 Alternate #’s
+507 315 0541
+507 524 9438
+507 524 9439
Cell Phone: +507 699 70667
Email:
oficinasarelt@aeronautica.gob.pa
Fax:
+507 315 9849
Website:
INMARSAT:
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