Panama Master Thread

[Gvann]

If you going for shabbos then definitely jw marriott or even better residence inn by Marriott, as its only 4 min walk to chabad and its very nice too

hilton for us was a bust on shabbis. lights went off and were triggered by the door, they came in and said they fixed it then went off again and we were stuck for whole shabbos but at least we had a massive room

[shiframeir]

If you going for shabbos then definitely jw marriott or even better residence inn by Marriott, as its only 4 min walk to chabad and its very nice too

do either of these have simplified shabbos options (accessible staircases and rooms not so high)?

[UKinNYS]

No for shabbos friendly best bet is an Airbnb villa, bonus u can find closer to shuls..

do either of these have simplified shabbos options (accessible staircases and rooms not so high)?

[moishes]

do either of these have simplified shabbos options (accessible staircases and rooms not so high)?

Yes residence inn by Marriott has rooms on 5th floor and there is steps accessible without automatic doors.

For your door u put a piece of tape on the hole on door post so door doesn't lock and hang paper "please dont disturb" on outside handle so housekeeping doesn't enter room

[Tzvi687]

do either of these have simplified shabbos options (accessible staircases and rooms not so high)?

Lol i had penthouse suite in Hilton it was painful climbing all those steps.

[UKinNYS]

If you walk up the stairs the first 4 floors are very tall (probably like 8 floors in reality) but 5 and up are normal.

Yes residence inn by Marriott has rooms on 5th floor and there is steps accessible without automatic doors.

[moishes]

Published TR and added to Wiki - Extended weekend in Panama
https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=135624.0

[Ekay]

Is Jeffery bakery CY?

[cgr]

Is Jeffery bakery CY?

Not across the board, but you can ask your waiter which items are/aren't.

[Ekay]

Where can I order a chicken sandwich to be delivered to my hotel?

[moishes]

Where can I order a chicken sandwich to be delivered to my hotel?

Panama Sandwich
Jos burger
Pita Plus
Grila

and many others

[Ekay]

What kind of plugs are needed for Panama?

[tzifanya54]

What kind of plugs are needed for Panama?

Same as US.

[sam28]

if i want to stay by the beach where is the area i should look for ?

[cgr]

if i want to stay by the beach where is the area i should look for ?

Panama City doesn't have any (good) beaches within the city proper.
You can fly to Bocas del Toro (1 hr flight) where you can find cheap overwater bungalows, and Chabad can arrange food to your hotel/resort.

[Shimon75]

Anyone with experience in the JW on Shabbos?

[moishes]

Panama City doesn't have any (good) beaches within the city proper.
You can fly to Bocas del Toro (1 hr flight) where you can find cheap overwater bungalows, and Chabad can arrange food to your hotel/resort.

Chabad of Bocas Del Toro is a great option

[moishes]

Anyone with experience in the JW on Shabbos?

its workable but the Residence inn by Marriott is more Shabbos Friendly IMO. If you go from other side there is no electric automatic doors to get to the steps

[Shimon75]

How are the lines at PTY these days (arrivals and departures) does it pay to get VIP service?

[moishes]

How are the lines at PTY these days (arrivals and departures) does it pay to get VIP service?

I arrived 8pm and it only took a few minutes to leave airport (I didn't check any luggage)
I left 930 on a Sunday night and it took 5 minutes to get through security