Fashion and clothing · Panama City
Ruta Norte
Branded American secondhand clothing, piece by piece, online and in Pedregal.
Recommend Panama has ties to this business.
Ruta Norte sells branded secondhand American clothing, known locally as "ropa americana", hand-picked one piece at a time. Its online store shows every item with photos, size, brand and condition, takes payment through Yappy and ships across Panama. There is also a physical store in Plaza Pedregal, Villalobos, open seven days a week, with pieces from $1.
The online store
Thrift shopping online, with the exact piece in view before you pay, is what sets Ruta Norte apart.
- Every item is one of a kind and listed with photos, size, brand and condition: new with tags, like new, very good or good.
- Browse by section (women, men, kids), category, size or price.
- Online payment is by Yappy, Panama's mobile payment app; the piece is held for 15 minutes while you pay.
- Free pickup at the store, home delivery in Panamá and Panamá Oeste within 3 days, and shipping to the rest of the country quoted per order.
- Minimum online order is $15. Track your order without an account using the order number and the last 4 digits of your WhatsApp.
- New stock arrives every week, including vintage and retro pieces.
All sales are final, with no returns or exchanges, so check sizes carefully. For exact measurements, message them on WhatsApp with the item number.
Why it is in the selection
- Its own online store with photos, size and condition for each piece, Yappy payment and nationwide shipping.
- Brands such as Levi's, Nike, Zara, American Eagle and Banana Republic, checked one by one.
- Clear in-store price tiers: $1–$2, $3–$5, $7–$8 and $10.
- Open every day, near Metro Pedregal (Line 2) and Mall Pedregal.
What it offers
- Online store shipping across Panama
- Physical store in Plaza Pedregal
- Clothing for women, men, kids and babies
- Vintage and retro pieces
- Free in-store pickup
- Delivery in Panamá and Panamá Oeste
Good for
Families who want brand-name clothing on a budget, shoppers outside Panama City who prefer to buy online, and anyone who enjoys hunting for vintage.
Common questions
Where can I buy secondhand clothing online in Panama?
Ruta Norte runs an online store at rutanortepanama.com/tienda, with photos, size and condition for each piece, Yappy payment and shipping across Panama.
Where is Ruta Norte?
In Plaza Pedregal, upper floor, unit 8, on Calle José María Torrijos in Villalobos, Pedregal, near Mall Pedregal and Metro Pedregal station.
How much does the clothing cost?
In store, pieces start at $1, in tiers of $1–$2, $3–$5, $7–$8 and $10. Online, each piece shows its price plus 7% ITBMS sales tax.
Is it open on Sundays?
Yes, Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.