Synagogues with real history
Visit prominent Sephardic synagogues and The Ashkenazi Center, including its Grand Synagogue, while learning how each institution fits into Panama's Jewish life.
Jewish Heritage Tour
Discover the Heart of Jewish Heritage
Duration
3 hours
Typical Time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Travel Time
In Panama City
Jewish Heritage Tour
Panama's Jewish heritage experience
- Private tour for your group
- From $125/person
- Minimum 2 people
Before You Go
None
- Round-trip planning from Panama City
- Go Beyond support before and during the tour
- Kosher-aware itinerary planning available
Make It Yours
Add a second stop, adjust the pace, or fold this tour into a larger Panama itinerary.
- Panama Canal Tour · +$85/person
Jewish Panama, up close
Our Jewish heritage tour of Panama is the most complete way to experience one of Latin America's most vibrant Jewish communities. Led by a local guide who is part of the community, the tour takes you through historic Sephardic and Ashkenazi synagogues, Jewish day schools, the kollel and mikves, and Super Kosher — one of the largest kosher supermarkets in the world. It is part history, part orientation, and part community story.
Whether you're visiting for Yeshiva Week, a family vacation, or a Shabbat stay, the tour pairs naturally with our complete guide to Jewish life in Panama, our kosher dining guide, and our directory of 80+ certified kosher restaurants — everything an observant traveler needs in one place.
Schools, kollel, and mikves
See the institutions that make the community function day to day, from education and Torah learning to the practical structure that supports Jewish families.
Super Kosher is part of the tour
Stop at one of the largest kosher supermarkets in the world, with Israeli imports, fresh kosher meat, bakery, deli, prepared foods, and local staples.
What You Experience
Synagogues
Start with the architecture, minhagim, and stories of key community institutions.
Schools
Understand how education and tradition shape Panama's Jewish identity.
Neighborhoods
Explore the areas where Jewish families live, learn, shop, and gather.
Kosher stops
Visit Super Kosher and, when relevant, local restaurants that serve the community.
Built For Questions
The strongest part of the tour is context: how the community began, how it works now, and what visitors need to know.
Food And Orientation
It naturally pairs with restaurant planning, Shabbat questions, and practical kosher guidance for the rest of your Panama stay.
Tour Highlights
- Four Sephardic synagogues
- The Ashkenazi Center and Grand Synagogue
- Jewish schools
- Super Kosher — one of the largest kosher supermarkets in the world
- Kollel and mikves
- Traditional Jewish restaurants
What to Bring
- Passport
- QR Code from DSI Form
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Jewish heritage tour of Panama?
The tour typically runs about half a day (3–4 hours), covering the main synagogues, Jewish neighborhoods, schools, and a stop at Super Kosher. We can extend or customize it to include additional kosher restaurants or community sites on request.
Is the tour guide a member of the Jewish community?
Yes. Your guide is a local who is part of Panama's Jewish community, so you get authentic context on the synagogues, kashrut infrastructure, schools, and day-to-day life — not a generic script.
Is the tour kosher and Shabbat-friendly?
Absolutely. The tour is built for observant travelers. Stops include kosher food options, and we schedule around tefillah and Shabbat times.
How much does the Jewish tour of Panama cost?
The tour starts at $125 per person, with daily departures. Private and family group rates are available — request a quote when you book and we'll tailor the itinerary to your group.
Can you arrange the rest of our kosher trip to Panama?
Yes. Go Beyond is a full-service local agency. Beyond this tour we arrange kosher hotels within the eruv, airport transfers, Panama Canal and rainforest day trips, and complete Yeshiva Week and holiday packages. Tell us what you need and we'll build the whole trip.
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