The local gas station on Carenaro has both gasoline and diesel, but you will have to jerry jug it. There are lots of local tiendas (shops) that have gasoline - straight or mixed - but no diesel. If you need a large amount of diesel, it is worth the trip to Almirante where it is much cheaper.
Bocas/Almirante – Texaco at the commercial dock has diesel and gasoline. Cement dock, depth good, and short fuel hose.
Bocas Yacht Club Marina – (507 757-9800) has diesel only.
Local gas (Tropigas & Panagas) is a variable mixture of propane and butane but works well for most purposes. Be advised that each has its own unique regulatory and neither is compatible with US (or other country's) tanks.
You CAN get US style tanks filled by dropping them off at Wen-Li hardware store on the main street, close to the water taxi terminal. You will see a big yellow sign SUR Wen-Li. Every Wednesday drop/return so it takes a week. Costs ~$30 (as opposed to $6.40 for the local 30# tank).
Some folks have successfully transferred gas from local tanks to US-style tanks with a pigtail type connection.
Last updated: July 2018
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