Jewish Panama

Jewish Life Walking Tour

Walk the streets where one of Latin America's most active Jewish communities lives, prays, shops, and prepares for Shabbat — with a private guide who turns the neighborhood into a living map.

Experience Panama
3 hours Guided walking tour
Morning 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
In the city Jewish neighborhood
2–30 guests Private group
Private guide Local community expert
From $99 Per person

Explore Jewish Life on Foot

Walk the living community

Move through the streets where the community lives and works, with outside views of synagogues and community buildings.

Sephardic & Ashkenazi history

Learn how families from the Caribbean, Syria, and later Ashkenazi communities built parallel institutions that still thrive today.

Super Kosher & kosher dining

Browse Super Kosher and get a practical feel for the restaurants nearby.

Built for Jewish travelers

Ideal before Shabbat — understand where synagogues, minyanim, and kosher food are before candle lighting.

A Practical Walk Through Jewish Life

Explore the neighborhood on foot with your guide. Learn about community history, find kosher shops, and ask practical questions for the rest of your stay.

Guided walk through Panama City's Jewish neighborhood
Neighborhood

The Streets

Start with the buildings and blocks that anchor daily community life.

Guide sharing Panama Jewish community history with a small group
History

The Story

Connect the community's Sephardic and Ashkenazi origins to what you see today.

Kosher market aisles at Super Kosher in Panama City
Kosher market

Super Kosher

See why Panama is unusually easy for kosher travelers, from Israeli imports to fresh meats.

Kosher market and restaurant stop during the tour
Questions

Restaurants & Q&A

Ask about Shabbat, minyanim, restaurants, and hotels — whatever your trip needs.

What to Know Before You Go

What to Bring

  • Comfortable shoes for walking through the neighborhood.
  • Sunscreen and a hat for Panama's tropical sun.
  • A water bottle to stay hydrated.
  • Cash or card if you want to shop at Super Kosher.

Good to Know

  • Primarily by car with walking stops — easy on hot days.
  • Especially useful the day before Shabbat in Panama.
  • Time built in for questions about restaurants, synagogues, and lodging.
  • Private and flexible — we tailor the pace to your group.