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Avenida Central

Panama
As featured in Panama City on a budget
Ranked #7 of 8 shopping in Panama City
2.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Shopping centres
Activities: Shopping
Fee: No
Description: Six-block-long pedestrian mall that is lined with shops and restaurants.
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Green Bay Wisconsin
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67 reviews 67 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012
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We took a walk down Avienda Central while visiting a little park in downtown Panama City. The most interesting part was seeing the Panamanians who were in the park. It is a great place for them to gather and visit with one another. There were dozens of vendors selling lottery tickets, and some vendors selling very good looking fruit. Dogs... More

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PANAMA
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

It is an adventure walking in this pedastrian commercial center, were all panamanians visit. More

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Panama City, Panama
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

es sucia un desastre y peligroso. el pais no aprovecha su potencial turistico. More

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Dallas, Texas
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2009
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This long stretch of road is a pedestrian zone filled with locals. You'll see all the local bargain shops, a few internet cafes, tons of street vendors with fresh juice/fruits/coconuts, sports stores, and cell phone stores. It's great people watching, but there's not really anywhere to sit. It's a nice way to pass a little time (an hour?!) to have... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
140 helpful votes 140 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2006
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The Av. Central artisans markets is quite a site to see in the Caledonia district of Panama City. There is all types of local artisan crafts & souvenirs to be found. Worth a trip to look. It's not an area to be at night, but the markets are closed then. Cost of cab from Paitilla for us was $2 incl.... More

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Nicaragua
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10 reviews 10 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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Panama
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012
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Panama City, Panama
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012
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panama
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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Panama City, Panama
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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