Panama’s local people make some of the best items one can buy as a gifts from Panama and some of these include; beaded jewelry, hats, coffee, paintings, decorative baskets, and wooden figures. Everything available to buy in Panama is related to their deep and rich culture.

Examples of gifts from Panama are;

Molas

This is a piece of a squared material that has been handmade and has geometric figures, traditional signs, animals and it can be used as a tablecloth, cushion cover, rugs, or tapestries due to its beautiful patterns.

Belmont stone.

This is a soft stone that is used to sculpt all types of figures including animals and its found in almost all the markets in the country. Panama hats are also another gift. The hats are available in hat stores in Panama and they vary in quality and price from one place to the other.

Chacaras

These are bags made from vegetable fiber and the fiber used are agave leaves which are later given a finish of natural dye. The bags have horizontal and vertical designs that have different colors thus making them very attractive.

Crafts made from seeds and fruits

The handicrafts are made by locals from different cultures in the country. They mainly use pumpkin seeds and palm seeds where they make jewelry and decorate them with beautiful stones. The fruit of the pumpkin is also used to make pots that are later decorated.

Leather handicrafts.

These are mainly belts, shoes, bags made from leather. The artisans mostly use leather from cowhide, snake, or lizard skin. Gold and silver jewelry is also another idea of a gift to get in Panama. Silver and gold are used to make stylish jewelry that can be paired with a Panamanian skirt.

Panama jersey is also another gift that one can buy but it’s especially for football ball fans. This is because the Panama national team participated in the world cup. Ron Abuelo is a souvenir to get once in Panama. It’s usually rum that is made from juice extracted from sugarcane and molasses that are distilled and then they are blended together. Ron Abuelo is also affordable.
One can also get local coffee as a gift this is because Panama is well known for growing and exporting coffee. Embera baskets are also a different type of souvenir and they are made by the local women who use natural materials and dyes to give it a beautiful finish.