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List of TR's:
Denverite
saw50st8
dvol
dvol Pictures
zow
CGR, CGR #2
itreu001
TripsPls
davidrotts63
yuneeq Contadora (Pearl Islands)
Something Fishy (Cuba)
Something Fishy (Honduras)
Ponash123
PBaruch
Moishes 2/5/24 Panama Extended Weekend
Yonahs Trip
APS
sam1297



Kosher Food/ Restaurants:
Places to Eat:
Aria
Aroma Café
Darna Dairy/Bakery
Kava
Jeffrey’s Bakery
Pita Pan
Pita Plus
Lula by Darna
Metsuyan
Hilel Sports Bar and Grill- Closed
Darna
La Spezia
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (including 2 at PTY)
Dr. Sandwich
Prime Grill
Forever yogurt in casco viejo- Chalav Yisroel ice cream - Closed down
NEW - Jerusalem Israeli Cuisine by Chabad in Casco Viejo

Supermarkets:
Check out all items on their websites, huge variety including lots of what you're used to at home
Superkosher https://www.skosher.com/
Supermacardo Deli K https://www.delimarket.net/


Cholov Yisroel:
If you go onto Kosher Panama Website you can search for Cholov Yisroel by entering Jalav Israel in the search, just be aware if the site lists Jalav Israel and Lacteo in the description, the establishment may have both CY and non-CY so be aware and double check with the staff.
SuperKosher also had a nice selection of CY breakfast/snack/frozen items available.

There is a local chalav yisroel that isn't up to everyone's standards. It isn't up to Chabad as they use a lower kasherimg temperature than the alter rebbe holds.
This is what local chabad down there told me. Don't hold me to any of it please.


Synagogue:

The Jewish community in Panama is mainly in Panama City in the Punta Paitilla area.
You must bring your passport with you to enter the shuls. You can bring your passport over during the week if you are not staying in the eruv. They will make a copy of your passport.

Sinagoga Beth El – Orthodox, Ashkenazi. After Shabbat morning services, they have a full sit down Kiddush lunch.
They also serve breakfast after weekday shacharit.
Contact Asistente al Rabino secretaria@centrobethel.com - Déborah Wizel

Shevet Ahim – Sephardic. proper attire required, denied entry for shorts.

Ahavat Sion –

Chabad -  bracha Karniel goldberg  brachagold@gmail.com

Things to Do:
Panama Canal
Amador Causeway
Old City
$30 cabbie for all day
Panama John on FT cab and tour guide
San Blas islands
En Valle Market
Casco Viejo
Barefoot Panama tour company
Boquete
Biosphere
Miraflores Locks
Ancon Hill (tallest point in the City)
Anton Valley (hiking, waterfalls, horseback riding)
Panama Viejo
MultiPlaza (high-end mall)
Parque Natural Metropolitano
Partial canal transit
Monkey Island boat tour
Rainforest Gondola tour
Contadora (Pearl Islands) - whale watching, snorkeling/scuba on Chipera, Mogu Mogu, https://pearlislandsdaytours.com/
Rainbow bass fishing
Ziplining
Rent bikes along the water
Rainforest
Beach- Santa Clara and punta palmar both 1.5+ hours from Panama City
Indigenous tribes
Coffee plantations in the mountains
Whale watching
City tour (includes animals)
Chargres River Tour, hike to waterfall, visit Embrera Indian Village
Hiking Portabello road
Natural Metropolitan Park
www.therealpanamatours.com
Almiza Tours/ My friend mario http://www.bscpma.com/mfm/aboutus.htm (Website not working!)
Colon
Bocas del Toro
Old city/Casco viejo

Hotels:
Eshel Suites: https://eshel-suites-panama.panama-city-hotels.com/en/
others


Getting Around:
Uber is the best way to get around, cheap and reliable (if you go to the rainforest, there might not be any cars available going back, search before)

Notes:


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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #1420 on: November 28, 2024, 09:14:18 AM »
Ok, it’s strange that under amenities it says pool and beach towels…
Call and ask.  Maybe they have some arrangement now.
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« Reply #1421 on: November 28, 2024, 11:10:43 AM »
Call and ask.  Maybe they have some arrangement now.

Do you have a contact number?

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« Reply #1422 on: November 28, 2024, 11:52:23 AM »
Do you have a contact number?
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« Reply #1423 on: November 28, 2024, 05:01:21 PM »
Any recommendations for guide for just monkey island? How much time do I need for it? Half day?

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Any recommendations for guide for just monkey island? How much time do I need for it? Half day?
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Almost any guide will work.
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« Reply #1425 on: December 02, 2024, 01:18:36 PM »
Half day
Almost any guide will work.
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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #1426 on: December 03, 2024, 11:53:10 PM »
I recommend Nestor: he's a great guy, really nice, friendly, and vey close friend of the panama jewish community (he knows everyone, they all use him).
He knows all about Lakewood, Flatbush, kosher food, Jewish music, Hebrew words, everything - he is super funny!
You can whatsapp him at 507.6949.5330
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« Reply #1427 on: December 05, 2024, 06:07:31 PM »
I recommend Nestor: he's a great guy, really nice, friendly, and vey close friend of the panama jewish community (he knows everyone, they all use him).
He knows all about Lakewood, Flatbush, kosher food, Jewish music, Hebrew words, everything - he is super funny!
You can whatsapp him at 507.6949.5330
Thanks so much! I dont use whatsapp. Would you by any chance have his email?

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« Reply #1428 on: December 06, 2024, 02:57:47 PM »
Recommendations?
I used Panama With Alon. Was really happy with his agency. You can email him at oakfrst@gmail.com 

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What time and where is the latest Weekday Shachris?
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What time and where is the latest Weekday Shachris?
Looks like it's this one, and only during Winter break

https://www.chabadpanama.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/4411225/jewish/Services.htm

WINTER BREAK 2025 ADDITIONAL MINYAN
We added a special shacharit minyan every day at 8:45am, in addition to the regular minyan at 7:30 AM.  Starting on Wednesday December 25th, to Thursday January 30th
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