El Valle, Panama.
Downtown
On the main highway into town
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John`s Comments
Not a very large area, but as usual there are some stores for shopping and on the weekend they have a small market area that has some excellent products of local (Panama) handi-crafts. Many of the vendors have the same products, so bargaining for the right price is expected. At the same market it is also possible to buy local produce.
John`s Recollections
Very small downtown area, but several sites to buy the normal products. I was a bit impressed as to the amount of Panamanian goods available. The market place was great. Not that large, but with a variety of products which we bartered for.
Here you can buy fruits, ornamental plants, flowers and orchids and have a look at local art and handicrafts. Including: ceramics, bateas (wooden trays), woven baskets, hats, carved and painted totumas (cups made from squash) and trinkets made from acorn. Also, some Kuna Indians offer their handicraft like colorful molas and jewlery.
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