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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



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:


Please Update the Wiki
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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #640 on: December 24, 2019, 03:46:27 AM »
Updated Wiki to include TR's that were not already added. Will update the Wiki as I compile more information not already on there!

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #641 on: December 24, 2019, 10:28:06 AM »
Updated Wiki to include TR's that were not already added. Will update the Wiki as I compile more information not already on there!
Please add these, as I found them to be very helpful.


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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #642 on: December 24, 2019, 11:22:13 AM »
Updated Wiki to include TR's that were not already added. Will update the Wiki as I compile more information not already on there!

Just when I thought I read everything on Panama for our upcoming trip there are 5 new TRs!!!! You guys are amazing! Tnx

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #643 on: December 24, 2019, 01:00:15 PM »
Just when I thought I read everything on Panama for our upcoming trip there are 5 new TRs!!!! You guys are amazing! Tnx

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #644 on: December 26, 2019, 04:02:09 PM »
Anyone stay at the Marriott Residence Inn in Panama City?  Says it was built in 2019.  Wondering how nice it is and if convenient to shuls.


Also looks pretty close to Super Kosher Supermarket.
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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #645 on: January 01, 2020, 12:10:48 AM »
Marriott Residence Inn is a 3 minute walk to Chabad.
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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #646 on: January 06, 2020, 09:05:08 PM »
Need some help sorting my pictures :-\

We took a tour of the Jewish community and visited the local shuls. I'd like to figure out which pics are from which shul. Anyone care to help please PM and I'll send you a link. Looks like location wasn't on so pics aren't tagged.

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #647 on: January 06, 2020, 09:20:42 PM »
Need some help sorting my pictures :-\

We took a tour of the Jewish community and visited the local shuls. I'd like to figure out which pics are from which shul. Anyone care to help please PM and I'll send you a link. Looks like location wasn't on so pics aren't tagged.

Thanks all! Figured it out

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« Reply #648 on: January 06, 2020, 09:44:59 PM »
Thanks all! Figured it out
Are you gonna share em?

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« Reply #649 on: January 06, 2020, 10:31:44 PM »
Are you gonna share em?
Sure! I've been posting all my photos here. These will be posted over the next week or two.

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #650 on: January 08, 2020, 03:47:52 PM »
New Restaurant in Casco Viego!

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« Reply #651 on: January 08, 2020, 05:42:18 PM »
New Restaurant in Casco Viego!

Awesome! Except it says they are closed on Fridays which is when we are planning on going  >:(

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #652 on: January 09, 2020, 02:07:51 PM »
New Restaurant in Casco Viego!

Oh wow, thanks for posting!  Someone told me the Yogurt place there closed down and it's such a cool neighborhood and environment that it's awesome to have a sit-down place there.  It says it's run by Chabad, is there a new shaliach now focusing on tourists, Israelis and others in Casco Viejo?

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #653 on: January 09, 2020, 03:14:07 PM »
Oh wow, thanks for posting!  Someone told me the Yogurt place there closed down and it's such a cool neighborhood and environment that it's awesome to have a sit-down place there.  It says it's run by Chabad, is there a new shaliach now focusing on tourists, Israelis and others in Casco Viejo?

Any place in particular to check out in Casco Viejo?

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« Reply #654 on: January 09, 2020, 03:31:34 PM »
Any place in particular to check out in Casco Viejo?
CasaCasco rooftop bar is pretty cool with spectacular views.

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« Reply #655 on: January 09, 2020, 04:31:42 PM »
Any place in particular to check out in Casco Viejo?

There is a coffee shop, Bajareque, that is renowned for their Geisha coffee. I wouldn't drink it on a daily basis if I had the choice, but definitely an interesting experience.

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #656 on: January 13, 2020, 10:14:59 PM »
Is it better to see the IMAX by Miraflores Locks ($10/pp) or the museum ($20 pp) with kids?

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« Reply #657 on: January 13, 2020, 11:42:36 PM »
We just did the Imax and thought it was good. Our guide didn't even suggest doing the museum. I think that with kids that certainly is the right plan.

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« Reply #658 on: January 16, 2020, 12:38:08 PM »
Is it better to see the IMAX by Miraflores Locks ($10/pp) or the museum ($20 pp) with kids?
Museum is pretty cool and included in entry price.

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #659 on: January 16, 2020, 02:31:50 PM »
Is it better to see the IMAX by Miraflores Locks ($10/pp) or the museum ($20 pp) with kids?

IMAX definitely!