Shopping in Panama City
One of the best spots to shop for souvenirs such as molas (textile art), jewellery and woven baskets is La Reprosa in Casco Viejo or the expansive National Handicrafts Market in Panamá Viejo. Panama City's wealthy inhabitants flock to the upmarket Mall Mulitplaza Pacific in the residential Punta Pacifica district to peruse designer clothing and goods. Boutiques line downtown streets and residential neighbourhoods. Most shops are open Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday 11am-6pm.
Mall Multiplaza Pacific
High-end fashion
Mall Multiplaza Pacific is said to be Panama City's most impressive mall, and
is conveniently located near the city centre. Here, you'll find
international designers such as Armani but, for smaller budgets, there's
also a decent selection of mid-range boutiques.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-7pm; varies store to store
Address
Punta Pacifica, Panama City
Telephone
+507 302 5380
Transport
Taxi
National Handicrafts Market
Bargaining for crafts
Panamá Viejo's National Handicrafts Market sells molas (textile art),
tajua carvings, woven baskets and jewellery made and sold mostly
by indigenous groups such as the Kuna, Emberá and Ngobe. It's easy to spend
several hours bargaining and browsing here.
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Opening Hours
Roughly 8am-6pm
Address
Vía Cincuentenario, Panamá Viejo, Panama City
Transport
Taxi
La Reprosa
Fine jewellery and souvenirs
La Reprosa in Casco Antiguo sells top-notch reproductions of pre-Columbian
Panamanian jewellery and artefacts, as well as paintings and art by
Panamanian artists. For visitors looking for high-quality souvenirs, there's
no better spot to shop. There's another branch in Obarrio.
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Opening Hours
Daily 9am-5pm
Address
Avenida A between Calle 4 y 5, San Felipe, Casco Antiguo, Panama City
Telephone
+507 228 4913 and 269 0457
