Why Panamanian customers use Selectido
Panama is uniquely positioned for US shopping — the country uses the US dollar as official currency, and shopping at the Multiplaza Pacific Mall, Albrook Mall, or Soho Mall is common. But many US-only categories still need a US shopper. Sephora US prestige releases (Sephora has limited Panamanian presence), Apple Store US pricing (Panamanian retail still adds 7% ITBMS), Whole Foods organic supplements, US baby formula brands, Costco bulk Kirkland — these are the most-requested categories. Panama's Tocumen airport (PTY) is a major regional hub, so deliveries clear faster than most LATAM countries.
Top US stores for Panamanian customers
- Sephora US — prestige beauty: Drunk Elephant, Tatcha, Charlotte Tilbury
- Apple Store US — iPhones, MacBooks at US retail (Panama adds 7% ITBMS)
- Whole Foods — USDA-organic supplements, vitamins, specialty pantry
- Costco Kirkland Signature — multivitamins, baby formula, bulk household
- Best Buy — gaming consoles, laptops at US prices
- Target, Old Navy — kids' clothing, household goods
- Trader Joe's — US-only food brands (popular with expats in Panama)
Shipping to Panama
- DHL Express — preferred. 3-5 business days door-to-door including customs at PTY (Panama City Tocumen).
- FedEx International Priority — 3-5 days, similar to DHL.
- UPS Worldwide — 3-5 days.
- Correos de Panamá via USPS — 7-12 days, more economical.
Two ways to shop the US from Panama
📹 Live video shopping — $75/hr
For items you want to see before buying. A real US shopper opens a video call from inside the store, you watch and direct.
📦 Package forwarding — $14.99/shipment
For items you order online. Get a free US address, we receive + photograph + forward to Panama.
Cities Selectido ships to in Panama
- Panama City — fastest delivery via PTY. Includes Costa del Este, San Francisco, Punta Pacífica, El Cangrejo, Obarrio, Bella Vista.
- David (Chiriquí) — DHL/FedEx 5-7 days.
- Colón — Caribbean coast, near Free Trade Zone.
- Santiago, Chitré, Las Tablas, Penonomé — interior cities; 1-2 days extra vs. Panama City.
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