Panama City

Panama

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Kosher Travel Guide: Panama City

Panama City might be the world's most underrated kosher destination. The Jewish community — primarily Sephardic — has built an extraordinary infrastructure: kosher supermarkets, multiple restaurants, several synagogues, a Jewish school, and a community center. All within a modern, safe, tropical city with the iconic Canal, a stunning skyline, and easy access to Caribbean beaches and rainforest.

Kosher Map of Panama City

What to See & Do

1The Panama Canal — Miraflores Locks visitor center

2Casco Viejo — the charming historic quarter

3Multiple kosher restaurants and a kosher supermarket

4Amador Causeway — walking/biking with skyline views

5San Blas Islands — Caribbean paradise (day trip or overnight)

6Soberania National Park — rainforest and wildlife

Tips for Kosher Travelers

✓The Jewish community is concentrated in Paitilla and surrounding areas

✓Kosher infrastructure is world-class — you won't go hungry

✓Panama uses the US dollar — no currency exchange needed

✓The community is predominantly Sephardic with strong Syrian roots

✓Shabbat hospitality is readily available and genuinely warm

Panama City

Kosher Travel Guide: Panama City

Kosher Map of Panama City

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