Panama City Shopping

  1. Albrook Mall

    Next to the bus terminal, and has a cinema, supermarket and dozens of stores.

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  2. El Dorado Mall

    Near one of Panama City's newer Chinatowns; has restaurants, shops and a cinema.

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  3. El Hombre de la Mancha

    A Spanish-language bookstore favored by Panamanians.

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  4. Exedra Books

    Easily one of Central America's best bookstores.

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  5. Flory Saltzman Molas

    Most upscale hotels have authentic molas (a colorful, intricate, multilayered appliqué textile sewn by Kuna women) for sale in their gift shops, though Flory Saltzman Molas has the best selection.

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  6. Isla Flamenco Shopping Plaza

    A small mall, but nearby you'll find the best selection of open-air restaurants in the city.

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  7. Joyería La Huaca

    One of the city's most reputable jewelry stores is Joyería La Huaca in front of the Hotel Riande Continental. A high-quality sapphire ring here costs about one-third less than you would pay in Europe or the USA.

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  8. Librería Argosy

    A bookstore and cultural institution owned by a cheerful Greek immigrant.

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  9. Mercado de Buhonerías y Artesanías

    This bustling outdoor spot is a great place to shop, especially if you've just finished perusing the anthropology museum and have a new-found appreciation for Panama's crafts.

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  10. Mercado Nacional de Artesanías

    With a picturesque location next to the historic ruins of Panama Viejó, this large artisans market is a great place to shop for memorable souvenirs.

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  12. Mi Pueblito

    Scattered throughout this life-size replica of rural villages you'll encounter a huge selection of high-quality crafts - perfect for one-stop shopping.

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  13. Multicentro Mall

    Has a cinema and shops, along with many outdoor restaurants.

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  14. Reprosa

    It's possible to purchase high-quality replicas of huacas - golden objects made on the isthmus centuries before the Spanish conquest and placed with indigenous leaders at the time of burial. The indigenous population believed in an afterlife, and the huacas were intended to accompany and protect their souls on the voyage to the other world.

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