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Zamboanga has six markets including the central market, along J.S. Alano Street, for fruit, the Santa Cruz Market and the BCC Shopping Center for textiles (childish) and electronics.

Cogon is the largest of the city's public markets (the others being Puerto, Carmen, Agora-Lapasan and Bulua). The four-storey main building spans four city blocks. It's a great place to rummage, hunt and find authentic handicrafts and souvenirs. As the market is sometimes very lively, it's advisable to go without jewelry or other valuables. It's also the perfect opportunity to sample the region's culinary specialties at one of the many street-food stalls.