Gate 20 in T2 puts La Riviera right on the main walk to many Copa departures.
This is the duty-free for last‑minute perfume, makeup, and liquor before boarding from Terminal T2. It sits near gate 20, airside, so you can pop in after security without backtracking across the building. Shelves lean heavily toward mid‑ to high‑end brands rather than souvenirs or snacks, so think fragrance and cosmetics more than chips and sodas.
Pricing here matches typical Tocumen duty‑free norms: spirits often run 10–20% under downtown Panama City shops, while big perfume names sit closer to regular retail with the occasional promo set. The shop operates on international departure hours, usually open from first morning bank through the late‑night Copa waves, but staff sometimes start closing sections after the last long‑haul bank around 23:00.
Stock skews to liquor, fragrance, and skincare, with less focus on electronics or travel gadgets. If you want local flavor, look for Panamanian rums on the spirits wall near the center of the store; you’ll typically see Seco Herrerano and several aged rums in 750 ml and 1 L formats. Chocolates and gift boxes sit by the front entrance, easier for a quick grab on the walk back to gate 20.
Watch your time: queues here can spike 10–15 minutes before big Copa departures clustered around the :30 and :50 marks. Bags get sealed for customs, so keep the receipt and the sealed bag handy for connections into stricter countries. Quick tip: if your gate at Tocumen is below 25 in T2, shop here first, then head to your gate so you’re not sprinting back upstream through the terminal.