Local Picks - Shopping in Panama

When it comes to shopping in Panama, you want more than just another list generated by algorithms or paid placements. This page brings you localpicks selections, chosen by the Panama Local Expert team, people who live here and know the neighborhoods well. These picks come from firsthand experience, years of wandering downtown, and chatting with shop owners in places like Market Square and along Main Street.

You’ll find shops with character and quality, whether it’s a family-run hardware store for practical finds or a cozy boutique in the Old Town where you can pick up handmade crafts. One tip: if you visit during the spring Panama Artisan Festival, some local shops feature unique seasonal goods not available year-round. This is the kind of insight our editors bring you every time they update these recommendations.