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.
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 one of the largest kosher supermarkets in the world 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
The tour is primarily by car with walking stops, which keeps it comfortable in Panama's tropical climate. Four steps take you from the neighborhood to the questions you actually want answered.
The Streets
Start with the buildings and blocks that anchor daily community life.
The Story
Connect the community's Sephardic and Ashkenazi origins to what you see today.
Super Kosher
See why Panama is unusually easy for kosher travelers, from Israeli imports to fresh meats.
Restaurants & Q&A
Ask about Shabbat, minyanim, restaurants, and hotels — whatever your trip needs.
What to Know Before You Go
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes for the stops between drives.
- 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.
