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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
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Moishes 2/5/24 Panama Extended Weekend



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:
Superkosher
Supermacardo Deli K


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:

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 #860 on: February 28, 2022, 11:01:19 PM »
Aria was closed for construction today (supposedly they'll be open tomorrow, but I'm not sure how exactly that works).

Went to Yoss Burgers instead. Apps and fruit drinks were meh, but their teriyaki burger may just be the best burger I've ever had.
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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #861 on: March 01, 2022, 10:11:31 AM »
Aria was closed for construction today (supposedly they'll be open tomorrow, but I'm not sure how exactly that works).

Went to Yoss Burgers instead. Apps and fruit drinks were meh, but their teriyaki burger may just be the best burger I've ever had.

Not sure if the link will work, but on the Go Kosher Panama Facebook site they posted that due to Carnaval in Panama, a few of the kosher restaurants (including Aria and Kava) are closed Monday and Tuesday

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=354981746637234&set=g.2231423047153715

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #862 on: March 01, 2022, 04:50:25 PM »
As per gokosherpanama.com here is the list of what was reported to be open tonight

Aroma: Tuesday: Open Regular Hours
Blame Kiki: Tuesday: Open Regular Hours
Deli K:  Tuesday: 8:30AM - 6PM
Fonda Mi Reinita: Tuesday: 9AM - 6PM
Grill House:  Tuesday: 12PM - 12AM
Lula@Casco: Tuesday: 12PM - 9PM
Pita Pan: Tuesday: 8AM - 8PM
Pita Plus: Tuesday: Open Regular Hours
Super Kosher: Tuesday: 9AM - 6PM
Tostados24: Tuesday: Open Regular Hours
The Chief: Tuesday: 6PM - 10PM
Yoss Burger  Tuesday: Open Regular Hours

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #863 on: March 01, 2022, 06:07:44 PM »
Thanks @stsschw for the update!

So tachlis: were are we going tonight (fleishig only)? Went to Yoss yesterday and would rather try out something new instead of Pita Plus.
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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #864 on: March 01, 2022, 07:03:10 PM »
If you’ve done all the restaurants, order in from The Chief BBQ.
The La Patrona Double burger (no pareve cheddar) was fabulous.

https://www.gokosherpanama.com/_files/ugd/62aa27_0ed8c2476bda462f9ae8a71e51d1826e.pdf

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #865 on: March 22, 2022, 08:11:32 PM »
I'm a little confused with the entry requirements. If I'm vaxxed with 2shots is that enough to waive the pre flight test or do I need to be boosted with a 3rd shot?

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #866 on: March 23, 2022, 12:02:54 PM »
Im trying to decide between the W panama or the Sortis, can anyone recommend either way?

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #867 on: March 23, 2022, 01:48:54 PM »
I'm a little confused with the entry requirements. If I'm vaxxed with 2shots is that enough to waive the pre flight test or do I need to be boosted with a 3rd shot?

If you are double vaxxed then you do not need any pre-testing to enter Panama.   See the link to the Panama Official Covid Guidelines on gokosherpanama.com.  Open the section labelled Prior to Traveling to get the Health Affadavit form to be completed before you check-in for your flight to Panama.

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #868 on: March 23, 2022, 01:51:58 PM »
Im trying to decide between the W panama or the Sortis, can anyone recommend either way?

If you are thinking about staying there for shabbos, they are both outside the eruv and not within 'close' walking distance to the shuls.

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #869 on: April 11, 2022, 12:35:19 PM »
Anyone have WhatsApp phone number for Chabad? Or another local who can answer questions about minyanim times?
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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #870 on: April 11, 2022, 12:38:29 PM »
Anyone have WhatsApp phone number for Chabad? Or another local who can answer questions about minyanim times?

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« Reply #871 on: April 11, 2022, 12:46:35 PM »
Is that a Whatsapp number? Doesn't appear to work...
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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #872 on: April 11, 2022, 01:12:15 PM »
Is that a Whatsapp number? Doesn't appear to work...
Missing a number, ends in 4216. (ETA: and yes, you can WA)

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #873 on: April 12, 2022, 09:37:18 AM »
Minyan times for Pesach and Chol Hamoed will be posted on https://www.gokosherpanama.com/jewish-sites as soon as available.
Reminder - Complete the Visitor Registration Form in order to attend any of the shul minyanim using the link on that page.

Schedule for Friday Erev Pesach 4/15 :
SHEVET AHIM & AHAVAT SION
Shacharit 7:30AM
Siyum Bechorim 8:15AM

BET MAX V'SARAH
Shacharit 7:45AM
Siyum Bechorim 8:15AM
BURNING CHOMETZ (ALL SHULS) - 8:00AM - 9:30AM

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #874 on: April 14, 2022, 01:27:13 PM »
Minyan times for Erev Pesach, the first days and Chol Hamoed have been posted on https://www.gokosherpanama.com/jewish-sites

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #875 on: April 18, 2022, 09:05:49 AM »
Can anyone post approximate costs of the tours they have done?

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #876 on: April 18, 2022, 04:26:32 PM »
Can anyone post approximate costs of the tours they have done?

Check out https://www.gokosherpanama.com/tour-guides-agencies.  Most of the guides/agencies have their prices posted and will give discounts when mentioning Go Kosher Panama.

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #877 on: April 21, 2022, 11:43:13 AM »
Minyan times for the last days of Pesach have been posted on https://www.gokosherpanama.com/jewish-sites

Open for Chametz on Motsei Shabbat:
*  Blame Kiki - Reservations required
*  La Spezia - 8:30PM - 1:00AM
*  Pita Pan  8:30PM to 11:00PM for Pizza and Pasta only
*  Pita Plus 8:00PM to 11:00PM
*  Sushi Rocket 8:00PM - 10:00PM Delivery Only
*  Tostado24 - 8:30PM - Late
*  Coffee Bean & Tea in Panama City and the Airport
*  Pinkberry
Chag Sameach!
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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #878 on: May 01, 2022, 03:50:47 PM »
Hi
Questions for people who have traveled to panama recently.
 1. How Makpid are they on masks?
2. Is most of a week (ex. Sunday - Friday) enough time  or should we do a whole week?
3. Is it practical to bring out toddler along? (our older kids are in camp)?

TIA

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #879 on: May 04, 2022, 05:42:20 PM »
What hotel would be best resort on the beach preferably?

We'll be there for couple weeks and want to spend couple days just chilling.
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