PANAMA CITY is a paradise when it comes to shopping. Among the several SHOPPING MALLS  ALBROOK MALL right next to ALBROOK BUS TERMINAL is the best. There you can get a wide range of products of good quality for very reasonable prices especially in bigger Department stores like EL COSTO, EL TITAN, etc.. Boutiques there are pricier, but still way cheaper than in Europe or North America. Other shopping malls are a bit more expensive like MULTICENTRO or MULTIPLAZA. Alternatively you get very inexpensive stuff in the SHOPPING STREET called AVENIDA CENTRAL (pedestrian Zone) and CALIDONIA but the quality is not always the best.

 

CAMERAS

If you intend to buy a camera you should know that they are not much cheaper than in North America or Europe. Nevertheless you can try your luck in big Places like PANAFOTO (300metres from ZULYS on Calle 50) or AUDIO FOTO (Via España opposite of REY) or MULTIMAX (CORNER CALLE 50/VIA BRASIL). In case you´re an expert it is recommendable to visit the SMALL SHOPS located between PLAZA 5 DE MAYO and AVENIDA CENTRAL. If you are not happy with the price just tell them and they get a calculator to check out how much discount they can give you!

 

OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT

There is an ARMY STORE in AVENIDA CENTRAL where you can get Backpacks, Tents etc. It is located right next to BANCO ATZTECA in the middle of the first block on your left hand side. 

They also sell snorkeling equipment, guitars, strings and other accessories.

 

ARTS AND CRAFTS

*Kuna Indians selling Molas etc. in Via Veneto and Plaza de Francia (Casco Viejo)

*In Gran Morrison right before Supermercado Rey (overpriced!!!).

*In SAN ANDRESITO, a small market in Plaza Concordia right opposite of Supermercado Rey (pedestrian bridge).

*small mercado next to Plaza 5 de Mayo

*small mercado in SALSIPUEDES right at end of Avenida Central, close to old town.