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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:


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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #880 on: May 05, 2022, 11:22:31 PM »
I'm looking for an Airbnb that's within the eruv and close to Shuls and kosher restaurants.  Can someone tell me what the boundaries of the eruv are and what streets I should be looking to get close to to make sure I'm centrally located?

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #881 on: May 10, 2022, 07:45:18 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.

You have a few options:
Buenventura
Bocas del Toro
Pearl Islands

Go Kosher Panama can help you plan you trip.

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #882 on: May 10, 2022, 07:46:56 PM »
Will.check the site out. Want to stay close to Panama city for food as going with 3 kids
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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #883 on: May 10, 2022, 07:48:56 PM »
I'm looking for an Airbnb that's within the eruv and close to Shuls and kosher restaurants.  Can someone tell me what the boundaries of the eruv are and what streets I should be looking to get close to to make sure I'm centrally located?

You need to be within the area of Punta Paitilla, Punta Pacifica, Marbella and Bella Vista.  Those are the neighborhoods within the eruv.  Restaurants and shuls are in Puna Paitilla.

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #884 on: May 23, 2022, 09:38:45 AM »
Has anyone gone to bocas del toro recently?

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #885 on: May 28, 2022, 09:42:38 PM »
Anyone have any experience with the Plaza Patilla Inn?

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #886 on: May 28, 2022, 11:16:58 PM »
Anyone have any experience with the Plaza Patilla Inn?

Yes, stayed there a couple of times. Not the newest place but fantastic value, and totally worth paying a few extra bucks for a view. Fantastic location as well.

Note that they currently don't have fridges in the rooms DTC ::).
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« Reply #887 on: May 28, 2022, 11:19:32 PM »
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« Reply #888 on: May 29, 2022, 10:18:09 AM »
Yes, stayed there a couple of times. Not the newest place but fantastic value, and totally worth paying a few extra bucks for a view. Fantastic location as well.

Note that they currently don't have fridges in the rooms DTC ::).
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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #889 on: May 30, 2022, 11:12:50 AM »
What’s the nicest hotel in Panama?

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #890 on: May 30, 2022, 08:10:22 PM »
What’s the nicest hotel in Panama?

Hotel La Compañia - Casco Viejo, Panama

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« Reply #891 on: June 02, 2022, 03:19:28 PM »
Any hotels that have suites that come with private pools?

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« Reply #892 on: June 08, 2022, 10:31:09 AM »
Hotel La Compañia - Casco Viejo, Panama
What makes this the nicest hotel?

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #893 on: June 08, 2022, 10:35:12 AM »
JW Marriott vs. Sortis - any thoughts?  Cleanliness is most important to me when choosing a hotel.

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #894 on: June 08, 2022, 04:15:54 PM »
is the westin bonita a nice hotel? is it in a good location?

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« Reply #895 on: June 08, 2022, 04:20:58 PM »
is the westin bonita a nice hotel? is it in a good location?
yes. not near any food but cheap uber
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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #896 on: June 13, 2022, 11:28:56 AM »
any recommendations for san blas islands?

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #897 on: June 13, 2022, 11:54:05 AM »
any recommendations for san blas islands?
Highly recommend.  We went with Sorhay https://www.therealpanamatours.com/ a few years ago and had a great time. 

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #898 on: June 21, 2022, 04:17:34 PM »
Looking into Panama.
1- Are the dairy restaurants cholov yisroel?
2- Whats the best way to book a Copa airlines flight with miles?

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Re: Panama Master Thread
« Reply #899 on: June 26, 2022, 10:28:06 AM »
Looking into Panama.
1- Are the dairy restaurants cholov yisroel?
2- Whats the best way to book a Copa airlines flight with miles?
La spezia is chalav Yisroel. Rest of then have some products that are chalav Yisroel. Just have to ask
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