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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 #20 on: February 05, 2014, 08:46:18 AM »
anyone have an address for the shul?

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #21 on: February 11, 2014, 11:46:14 AM »
For those planning on a trip to panama and looking for a good place to eat, try lulas by darna. Although it's expensive (upscale manhattan restaurant pricing) the food is great.

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #22 on: August 10, 2014, 11:25:09 AM »
I'm thinking of going to Panama in November. Top suggestions for cities to visit?
"Not all who wander are lost"

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #23 on: August 10, 2014, 11:28:06 AM »
Panama City, try to arrange a trip to the san blas islands, the market in el valle

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #24 on: December 05, 2014, 10:30:49 AM »
I have a 12 hour stopover in Panama. It should leave me with 8.5 - 9 hours of sightseeing.
anyone have a list of the must -sees that i can fit into 9 hours. I'd also like to stop somewhere for a quick lunch.

Thanks

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #25 on: December 05, 2014, 10:38:32 AM »
I have a 12 hour stopover in Panama. It should leave me with 8.5 - 9 hours of sightseeing.
anyone have a list of the must -sees that i can fit into 9 hours. I'd also like to stop somewhere for a quick lunch.

Thanks
Definitely the Panama Canal. It is an amazing sight. A new Frank- Gehry designed museum just opened. Explore Casco Viejo.
For food- Peta Pan was great. cheap and delicious. If you want more upscale Darna is amazing.

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #26 on: January 29, 2015, 10:04:24 PM »
Any food recommendations in Panama City?

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #27 on: February 01, 2015, 10:55:13 PM »
Was there last week- if your're looking for dairy, Sabra across from Bal Harbor Mall was excellent- try the fried fish wrap! if you want meat, Prime Grill was very reasonable, and their food was good, steaks are about Manhattan prices but very generous portions and very soft flavorful meat. Lula's was pretty upscale and definitely pricier. there are a bunch of other options besides those...

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #28 on: March 26, 2015, 05:05:37 PM »
What is the most efficient way (miles/points) to get from NYC-Panama City one way going April 2nd?


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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #29 on: March 26, 2015, 05:49:49 PM »
What is the most efficient way (miles/points) to get from NYC-Panama City one way going April 2nd?



I dont think this is the best place to ask, Just make sure you have a return or continuing ticket or they wont let you board.

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #30 on: March 26, 2015, 06:10:57 PM »
I dont think this is the best place to ask, Just make sure you have a return or continuing ticket or they wont let you board.
Some might give you problems even if you have return but it's 2 separate tickets.
If u work for a living, why kill urself working?

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #31 on: March 26, 2015, 06:12:14 PM »
I dont think this is the best place to ask, Just make sure you have a return or continuing ticket or they wont let you board.

Where would be the best place to post?

Thank you.

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #32 on: March 26, 2015, 06:14:19 PM »
Some might give you problems even if you have return but it's 2 separate tickets.

Are you saying its better to book a fight with a return together, or two separate itineraries there and back?

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #33 on: March 26, 2015, 06:16:49 PM »
Are you saying its better to book a fight with a return together, or two separate itineraries there and back?
that
If u work for a living, why kill urself working?

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #34 on: March 26, 2015, 06:35:15 PM »
that

At this point I have a flight booked from Miami to Panama City. Are you saying that I will run into issues trying to board if I have a separate flight to return?

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #35 on: March 26, 2015, 06:36:32 PM »
At this point I have a flight booked from Miami to Panama City. Are you saying that I will run into issues trying to board if I have a separate flight to return?
Not necessarily as long as you Have a return you should be fine, but don't take my word for it.
Ask a TA.
If u work for a living, why kill urself working?

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #36 on: March 26, 2015, 06:47:47 PM »
Not necessarily as long as you Have a return you should be fine, but don't take my word for it.
Ask a TA.

Sababa, Thank you.

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #37 on: March 27, 2015, 12:15:11 PM »
Not necessarily as long as you Have a return you should be fine, but don't take my word for it.
Ask a TA.
you will fine if you have a return doesnt matter that its separate. just keep handy if they ask.

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #38 on: April 14, 2015, 11:24:02 PM »
How's the weather in July and August in Panama?

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #39 on: April 15, 2015, 11:52:22 PM »
Hi i'm going to panama next week, and looking for some reccomondations on places to eat, and where to daven.  I'm staying in paitilla in panama city.