Must-see shopping in Península de Azuero

  • Artesanías Ocueñas

    Península de Azuero

    Overlooking the central plaza in Ocú is this outlet of the internationally renowned women's co-op Artesanía Ocueña. The group sells intricate montunos …

  • Elena Montilla

    Península de Azuero

    Elena Montilla is a nationally known maker of Panama-style hats based in Ocú; she also makes polleras (traditional dresses from the Península de Azuero)…

  • Ezequela Maure

    Península de Azuero

    Visitors are welcome at the Ocú workshop of this nationally known maker of Panama-style hats. Drive or walk north about 1km on Av Central; if you come to…

  • Cooperativa de Artesanos Guararé

    Península de Azuero

    This mini-shop in the center of Guararé and run by the local artists cooperative is an excellent place to pick up locally produced treasures – from…

  • Taller Jaén-Reyes

    Península de Azuero

    For a chance to see how polleras are made, particularly the lace trim, visit this workshop just off the main road run by husband and wife William Reyes…