Panama Master Thread

[Jo 08701]

What do cholov yisroel people do for breakfast?

Any bakeries or cafes only parve or only cholov yisroel?

I was told by Jeffrey's that it's cholov yisroel.

[dm123]

What do cholov yisroel people do for breakfast?

Any bakeries or cafes only parve or only cholov yisroel?

I was told by Jeffrey's that it's cholov yisroel.

Iirc Jeffrey's has both CY and non-CY so you need to check with the staff when you're there.

Super kosher had a selection of CY products, yogurts milk etc that worked for breakfast.

[ejb123]

What’s the best phone company to get a SIM from for a few days?

I purchased a +movil sim card at a kiosk in the mall with Super Kosher for $5 or $10. Refill cards were $5 dollars at any gas station. Was $5 for 7 days of unlimited 4G.

[VLK]

What do people do for Shabbos meals? I’m considering staying in the JW Marriott   Do any restaurants offer meals on Shabbos?

[cgr]

What do people do for Shabbos meals? I’m considering staying in the JW Marriott   Do any restaurants offer meals on Shabbos?

You can reserve meals at Chabad and Beth El.

[Mareh Makom]

Hi all! Planning on going to panama city with DW in march. We're gonna be there for 4 days 3 nights, booked the 3 nights at the w panama using FHR credits. We have 2 full days (the other 2 are landing/flying, so don't want to do 8 hr tours). we want to do things native to panama, is san blas a must? Or is it the type that if we've been to the maldives we can skip it?
Also if anyone has any real Panamanian rainforest adventure like tours to recommend that would be great, thanks!!!

[Yonah]

I purchased a +movil sim card at a kiosk in the mall with Super Kosher for $5 or $10. Refill cards were $5 dollars at any gas station. Was $5 for 7 days of unlimited 4G.

+1 on this - I missed the kiosk in the Super Kosher mall, but walked to the one where Deli K is located. It was about $9-10 for a Sim Card + 7 days of service.

[Yonah]

What do people do for Shabbos meals? I’m considering staying in the JW Marriott   Do any restaurants offer meals on Shabbos?

We bought pre-made food from SuperKosher and Deli-K. Prices were pretty reasonable (and food was cold on shabbos morning). Chabad also has meals as well, and it's about a 1 mile walk from the JW Marriott.

[Minyan]

Which is the best Marriott hotel to stay in Panama City.  Will be there over Shabbos with no kids

[cgr]

Which is the best Marriott hotel to stay in Panama City.  Will be there over Shabbos with no kids

The Residence Inn is a block away from Chabad.

[Mareh Makom]

Hi all! Planning on going to panama city with DW in march. We're gonna be there for 4 days 3 nights, booked the 3 nights at the w panama using FHR credits. We have 2 full days (the other 2 are landing/flying, so don't want to do 8 hr tours). we want to do things native to panama, is san blas a must? Or is it the type that if we've been to the maldives we can skip it?
Also if anyone has any real Panamanian rainforest adventure like tours to recommend that would be great, thanks!!!

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[yochai]

Anyone have minyan times for Beth-el?

[Yonah]

Which is the best Marriott hotel to stay in Panama City.  Will be there over Shabbos with no kids

The Residence Inn is a block away from Chabad.

The residence inn was great - but one huge caveat for shabbos - the lowest floor with rooms is 5, but the first 3 floors are the equivalent of 3 floors each. So even if you get a room on 5, you're walking 10 flights of stairs.

[Yonah]

Hi all! Planning on going to panama city with DW in march. We're gonna be there for 4 days 3 nights, booked the 3 nights at the w panama using FHR credits. We have 2 full days (the other 2 are landing/flying, so don't want to do 8 hr tours). we want to do things native to panama, is san blas a must? Or is it the type that if we've been to the maldives we can skip it?
Also if anyone has any real Panamanian rainforest adventure like tours to recommend that would be great, thanks!!!

Definitely see the Canal - about 2-3 hours including driving from downtown Panama City. The Gamboa Mountain Resort has a bunch of activities that you can do back-to-back - Like the zip line, Sloth Preserve, etc.

I went in June, here is TR - you might find some useful tidbits in there: https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=131681

[jj1000]

@jj1000, heading down there? DDF DO?

Great DO @yochai 

Nice to meet you and safe travels home!

[gubevo18]

What is the consensus on best hotel in Panama City (factoring aesthetics, service, and location). Won't be there for shabbos so leaving that out of the equation.

[yochai]

What is the consensus on best hotel in Panama City (factoring aesthetics, service, and location). Won't be there for shabbos so leaving that out of the equation.

Obviously depends on your budget and point options.
I’m currently at the residence inn and you can’t get a better location for kosher options. Room size and layout is great. It was only 13K bonvoy points per night.

[Redbull3]

Hotel situation in panama city seems amazing - lots of luxury hotels at pretty affordable prices

[yochai]

Hotel situation in panama city seems amazing - lots of luxury hotels at pretty affordable prices

Definitely

[yuneeq]

Hotel situation in panama city seems amazing - lots of luxury hotels at pretty affordable prices

Panama has been underrated for a long time, seems like people are just starting to find out about it. Affordable and nice hotels, plenty of great kosher restaurants, nearby shuls, lots of activities, cheap uber, etc.