Panama has one of the most active Jewish communities in Latin America — Sephardic and Ashkenazi, with several synagogues, kosher supermarkets, and a tight-knit neighborhood. This itinerary spends the day inside that community: walking tour, kosher meals, and a stop in Casco Viejo for context on the country's history.
The Day
- Morning (10am–1pm): Jewish Life Walking Tour — history of the Sephardic and Ashkenazi communities, synagogues, kosher supermarket
- Lunch: Adama — flagship kosher restaurant, walking distance from the neighborhood
- Afternoon: Casco Viejo walking tour — UNESCO colonial quarter, plazas, kosher ice cream stop
- Dinner: Aroma or Aria
Want a deeper dive?
Swap the walking tour for the Jewish Heritage Tour (9am–12pm, by car) which covers more of the community and includes a kosher supermarket stop. Best paired with a half-day Casco Viejo visit in the afternoon.
Kosher Dining
This is the day to eat well. Adama, Aroma, and Aria are the three flagship kosher restaurants in Panama City — you can hit two of them in one day. Browse our full kosher restaurant directory for 80+ certified options.
Other 1-Day Themes
- Cruise Stopover — Panama Canal and Casco Viejo
- Family Day — Monkey Island boat tour
- Adventure Day — Blue Hill ATV trails
Visiting for Shabbat?
If your trip includes Shabbat, our 6-day itinerary arranges meals, a hotel near shul, and the heritage tour all in one trip. See also Shabbat & Jewish Life in Panama.
Plan a Heritage Day in Panama
Our concierge service ($199) handles tour scheduling, restaurant reservations, and transport so you can focus on the experience.