Local Shopping Revisited - Maria Chiquita Has It!

At first, I thought that only the most basic of supplies could be had in the village of Maria Chiquita. If you get hungry, you must go at least to Sabanitas to find food. If you want prepared food, you must at least travel to Portobelo. NOT SO! There is a surprising variety of foods and supplies available in Maria Chiquita. A special thank you to my neighbor in building one who has explored and found some very useful local resources.

If you are needing some ready-to-eat food, how about a tasty rotisserie chicken? Try this small shop located to your left if coming from Sabanitas, just before the turn into town:

A note: next to this shop, just before it, there is a small business where furniture is repaired. I inquired about buying some wood from them, but prices were quite high.

There are three shops where you can buy food and basic supplies. The closest two face the small plaza. From Bala Beach Resort, walk east along the beach or the entrance road until you come to the small plaza in the center of town. There are two small shops here. They are both pretty basic, but you can walk to them and get a cold drink, a snack, basic household supplies. Check them out:

These shops are basic, but close. Maybe the one should be called "Micro-Mini Not-So-Super"?

The most extensive selection of food, supplies, even including some fruits, vegetables and meats is located at the entrance to Maria Chiquita. When you turn to enter town, it is on your right on the corner:

I have been to all of the above shops. Super 99 and El Rey in Sabanitas are nice, but these local shops are convenient and the more we can support the local community, the better.