Panama Summer Break​

Passport: A valid passport is typically required for entry into Panama. Ensure that your passport has at least six months of validity beyond your planned departure date.

Visa Requirements: Many countries, including the United States and most European nations, do not require a visa for stays up to 180 days. However, this can vary, so check the specific visa requirements based on your nationality. If a visa is required, ensure that you obtain it before traveling.

Return Ticket: Panama may require proof of a return or onward ticket when you arrive. This is to show that you have plans to leave the country within the allowed period.

 7 Nights of Hotel Accommodations with Stunning Ocean Views.

 Airfare: Nonstop Round Trip Flights. 

 Airport transfers to and from Panama Tocumen Airport.

 Daily Kosher Breakfast.

 Daily Minyan with Sefer Torah.

 Shabbat Services and Meals.

 Optional addon packages.

 Social area

 Pool

 Gym

 Kitchen

 Free Wifi

 Coin operated laundry onsite

Shabbat Elevator and Stairs

The maximum room occupancy is 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 12.

There are no separate hours for men and women to visit the swimming pool. 

The kashrut of the program is under the supervision of Shevet Ahim, the local orthodox community. The meat is Beit Yosef/Glatt.

The breakfast at Aroma will be entirely Chalav Yisrael. Panama has several dairy restaurants that offer Chalav Yisrael options.

Yes, Panama City has over 40+ kosher restaurants and eateries that cater to the Jewish community and visitors.   

There are several Sephardic synagogues that fall under the Shevet Ahim umbrella, while an Ashkenazi synagogue called Beth El also exists. Both congregations are Orthodox.

Look for kosher certification symbols on food packaging. Common certifications include those from recognized kosher authorities such as Shevet Ahim, OU (Orthodox Union) or OK (Organized Kashrut Laboratories).  

Super Kosher, Deli K, and Soho Market carry a wide selection of kosher wines from all over the world. You can also inquire at liquor stores like The Winery which has a lot of kosher options.  

The official currency is the Panamanian Balboa (PAB), but the U.S. Dollar is accepted everywhere and used interchangeably.  

Pack lightweight clothing, sunscreen, a hat, raincoat, comfortable walking shoes, insect repellent, and any necessary travel documents. If you plan on exploring nature reserves, consider packing hiking gear.

Tipping is generally appreciated but not mandatory. In restaurants, a service charge may be included, but an additional 10-20% tip is common.

The official language is Spanish, but English is widely spoken in tourist areas and service industries.

Panama and the United States both use type A and type B electrical outlets, so travelers from the USA do not need a power adapter for their devices in Panama.

Panama's legal minimum drinking age is 18 years old.