Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Karavan
ART
( 228-7177;
www.karavan-gallery.com
; Calle 3a Oeste, Casco Viejo; 9:30am-5pm Mon-Fri,
10am-5pm Sat, noon-5pm Sun)
An excellent place to find original Kuna embroidery with
modern designs and Congo art from Portobelo, with artisans working onsite. Karavan
commissions local artists and works closely to develop new talent.
Mercado Nacional de Artesanías
MARKET
(National Artisans Market; Panamá Viejo;
9am-4pm Mon-Sat, to 1pm Sun)
A good choice for
memorable souvenirs.
9am-5pm Mon-Sat)
This bustling outdoor spot is a great place to shop
for Panama's crafts.
Reprosa
JEWELRY
( 269-0457;
www.reprosa.com
; cnr Av 2 Sur & Calle 54 Este; 9am-7pm Mon-Sat)
Sells qual-
ity
huacas
(replicas of pre-Columbian gold pendants) and necklaces made of black onyx
and other gemstones.
Joyería La Huaca
JEWELRY
( 269-7254;
www.joyerialahuaca.com
; cnr Calle Ricardo Arias & Vía España)
A reputable jew-
elry store in front of Hotel Continental.
Exedra Books
BOOKS
( 264-4252; Vía España at Vía Brasil; 9:30am-9:30pm Mon-Sat, 11am-8:30pm Sun)
Easily
one of Central America's best bookstores.
Albrook Mall
MALL
(Albrook; 10am-9pm Mon-Sat, 11am-8pm Sun)
Next to the bus terminal, this mall has a
cinema, supermarket and dozens of stores, including American and European chains.
El Dorado Mall
MALL