The 10 Best Places To Buy Souvenirs In Panama City

As you get to know the history of Panama, you will discover that this tiny Central American country has been exposed to countless different influences over the centuries. Its cultural legacy is best reflected in the traditional crafts that form the real treasure of Panama. Whether you are looking for golden jewellery, indigenous masks, hammocks, or for the famous Panama hats, the shops and markets of the capital have got you covered. Here are the 10 best places to buy souvenirs in Panama City.

5. Merkao

Merkao is an online shop that serves as a platform for artisans, whose core value is that of preserving traditional crafts. By establishing long-lasting relations between producers and clients, the shop creates a good environment which ensures that the production of crafts remains profitable. The online bazaar features jewellery, home decoration (including furniture), accessories such as wallets and bags, as well as beauty products and specialty foods.

7. I Love Panama

I love Panama is a brand that produces and sells products such as flip-flops, key rings, sweaters, caps, and other souvenir items, with the brand logo stamped all over. The brand was born out of love and pride for the country and all the designs and prints are created by Panamanian artists that have supported this first collection. I love Panama souvenirs can be found at a number of locations at shops or malls all over the country. If you are looking for a souvenir, you can’t go wrong with these.

8. Mi Pueblito

Mi Pueblito is a crafts market located on Ancon Hill, the city mountain that works as the lungs of Panama City. The market sells replicas of items typically produced in the Panamanian interior, among Caribbean communities and in indigenous villages. The markets is like a mini village, with little plazas, churches, fountains, and colourful folklore shows. It is open daily from 9 to 5.

9. Galeria Vida

Galeria Vida is a unique shop in Casco Viejo which sells a mix of Latin American handcrafts, from Panama but also from Mexico and Guatemala. The owner Laurie works personally with indigenous communities as they produce high-quality products that help support their villages and also preserve the culture that lays behind the crafts. She also uses molas in unique pieces.

Calle 4, between Avenida Central and Agenda B, Panama City, Panama