Author Topic: Panama Master Thread (Read 306198 times)

gubevo18 · « **Reply #1200 on:** January 30, 2023, 08:29:45 AM »

Quote from: Young explorer on January 29, 2023, 08:07:33 PM

Anyone ever stayed at the Hyatt Hotel La Compañia?
its further down but like a 15 drive from kosher spots
with great Hyatt points redemption

didn't stay there. We walked by though and it looked pretty nice. It's in casco Viejo (the old town) which has pros and cons. Lula is within walking distance so at least you have a kosher option near by

skyguy918 · « **Reply #1201 on:** January 30, 2023, 09:10:39 AM »

Quote from: Young explorer on January 29, 2023, 08:07:33 PM

Anyone ever stayed at the Hyatt Hotel La Compañia?
its further down but like a 15 drive from kosher spots
with great Hyatt points redemption

Depending on time of day that 15 min can double or more with traffic

Shegold · « **Reply #1202 on:** January 30, 2023, 10:48:02 AM »

Can people post what activities they did there in Panama city area?
I see there is Embera Village, Gamboa Rain Forest, panama canal, Monkey Island? Anything else to do locally?

Yonah · « **Reply #1203 on:** January 30, 2023, 03:54:49 PM »

Quote from: Shegold on January 30, 2023, 10:48:02 AM

Can people post what activities they did there in Panama city area?
I see there is Embera Village, Gamboa Rain Forest, panama canal, Monkey Island? Anything else to do locally?

I went there last June - here's the TR - https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=131681 - there are a couple of more things to do locally - Casco Vlejo - just really walk around and explore. The Amador Causeway is fun to bike on, etc.

Minyan · « **Reply #1204 on:** February 02, 2023, 04:55:36 PM »

Is Isla Taboga the closest Island to panama city? Do you recommend it? Best way to get there?

UKinNYS · « **Reply #1205 on:** February 02, 2023, 06:18:04 PM »

yes check this http://tabogaexpress.com/ check weather before u go!

Quote from: Minyan on February 02, 2023, 04:55:36 PM

Is Isla Taboga the closest Island to panama city? Do you recommend it? Best way to get there?

Minyan · « **Reply #1206 on:** February 02, 2023, 09:16:34 PM »

Quote from: UKinNYS on February 02, 2023, 06:18:04 PM

yes check this http://tabogaexpress.com/ check weather before u go!

They are sold out for most of the spots

htg123 · « **Reply #1207 on:** February 19, 2023, 10:23:05 PM »

thoughts on doing this in August with kids? I know it's rainy season, but if there for about a week, would it be worth it?

yuneeq · « **Reply #1208 on:** February 22, 2023, 12:13:26 AM »

Quote from: htg123 on February 19, 2023, 10:23:05 PM

thoughts on doing this in August with kids? I know it's rainy season, but if there for about a week, would it be worth it?

Rain is mild and short, I went during August and had a great time

Menachemfrombp · « **Reply #1209 on:** February 26, 2023, 12:23:29 PM »

which panama city hotel (cant go to the resorts, beach) is best if you want to enjoy and chill in the hotel pool and amenities (no kids on this trip).

Aviw · « **Reply #1210 on:** February 26, 2023, 12:29:42 PM »

JW is great

Menachemfrombp · « **Reply #1211 on:** February 26, 2023, 12:48:53 PM »

Quote from: gubevo18 on January 19, 2023, 03:39:19 PM

Hotel

Stayed at the JW since that seemed to be the most popular and on the water. Was underwhelming to be honest. Bathroom is open concept with glass doors/walls to shower and curtain for bathtub. didn't bother me much but something to be aware of.

Hotel does not seem to be maintained all that well. Our safe died in middle of our stay and the air conditioning never quite kicked in even though they "serviced" it after we complained. We left it on 63 the whole time and still woke up sweating. The room felt muggy at all times but that could just be a panama thing. The view of the water was nice and the pools were empty in middle of the day (although that could be seasonal and may depend on the day). Executive lounge has free non-alcoholic drinks all day which was nice.

was thinking of JW but then i saw this...

Aviw · « **Reply #1212 on:** February 26, 2023, 05:16:44 PM »

I recently stayed there and had a great experience

Mareh Makom · « **Reply #1213 on:** February 27, 2023, 02:23:00 AM »

Do you have to make a reservation in restaurants?

Aviw · « **Reply #1214 on:** February 27, 2023, 07:40:07 AM »

I was there end of January and it was necessary to make reservations. Not sure if all year

stsschw · « **Reply #1215 on:** March 01, 2023, 10:26:06 AM »

Quote from: Menachemfrombp on February 26, 2023, 12:23:29 PM

which panama city hotel (cant go to the resorts, beach) is best if you want to enjoy and chill in the hotel pool and amenities (no kids on this trip).

https://www.gokosherpanama.com/post/hilton-panama-hotel-panama-city

Menachemfrombp · « **Reply #1216 on:** March 02, 2023, 07:02:36 PM »

Did anyone do the "real PanamaianFood tour" with realpanamatours and could please give a review

PBaruch · « **Reply #1217 on:** March 05, 2023, 12:06:31 AM »

Quote from: Menachemfrombp on March 02, 2023, 07:02:36 PM

Did anyone do the "real PanamaianFood tour" with realpanamatours and could please give a review

This is Sorhay - I'd read what Denverite has to say about her in her trip report. Also, she is priced very high.

Yonah · « **Reply #1218 on:** March 08, 2023, 09:59:27 AM »

Quote from: Minyan on February 02, 2023, 04:55:36 PM

Is Isla Taboga the closest Island to panama city? Do you recommend it? Best way to get there?

It is the closest Island and beach. I went, and would not recommend it. If you really want to go to the beach, it's better to bite the bullet and spend the money and time to either go to the Pearl Islands or to San Blas.

Yonah · « **Reply #1219 on:** March 08, 2023, 10:03:39 AM »

Quote from: Menachemfrombp on February 26, 2023, 12:23:29 PM

which panama city hotel (cant go to the resorts, beach) is best if you want to enjoy and chill in the hotel pool and amenities (no kids on this trip).

There are a lot of nice hotels. There is no beach in panama city, so to go to any of the tourist attractions, you need to travel a bit.

That being said, I stayed at the Residence Inn Panama city. The hotel was inexpensive, but decent. the pool was small but had a nice view of the skyline and pacific ocean from the pool deck. The real reason to stay there though is convenience. It's less than a 5 minute walk to most of the Panama City Kosher Restaurants - Yoss, Aroma, Jeffrey's, Dr. Sandwich were all within a 5 minute walk. SuperKosher has 2 restaurants and a supermarket and is in the mall below the hotel. It's also about a 5-10 minute walk to Chabad.

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