TotallyJewishTravel
Login
|
Signup
עבר
TotallyJewishTravel
עבר
  • Passover Programs
    • Passover Programs 2023
    • Passover Programs Bahamas
    • Passover Programs in Bahrain
    • Passover Programs in Brazil
    • Passover Programs in Canada
    • Passover Programs Caribbean
    • Passover Programs in Costa Rica
    • Passover Programs in Europe
      • Passover Programs 2023 in Croatia
      • Passover Programs in Cyprus
      • Passover in the Czech Republic
      • Passover Programs in France
      • Passover Programs in Georgia
      • Passover Programs in Greece
      • Passover Programs in Italy
      • Passover Programs in Portugal
      • Passover Programs in Romania
      • Passover Programs in Spain
      • Passover Programs in Switzerland
    • Passover Programs in Israel
    • Passover Programs in Mexico
    • Passover Programs in Morocco
    • Passover Programs in Panama
    • Passover Programs in South Africa
    • Passover Programs in Thailand
    • Passover Programs in Tunisia
    • Passover Programs in Turkey
    • Passover in Dubai & The UAE
    • Passover Programs in the USA
      • Passover Programs in California
      • Passover Programs in Colorado
      • Passover Programs in Florida
      • Passover Programs in Georgia
      • Passover Programs in Hawaii
      • Passover Programs in Maryland
      • Passover Programs in Nevada
      • Passover Programs in New Jersey
      • Passover Programs in New York
      • Passover Programs in Utah
  • Kosher Vacations
    • Kosher Summer Vacations 2023
    • Kosher Cruises
    • Dubai Kosher Vacations
    • Kosher Hotels Year Round
    • Kosher Ski & Winter Vacations
    • Kosher Winter Sun Vacations
    • Kosher Villa & Apartment Rentals
    • Kosher Rosh Hashanah
    • Shavuot Programs 2023
    • Kosher Sukkot Programs
    • Kosher / Heritage Tours
  • Directory
    • Kosher & Jewish in...
    • Kosher & Jewish Near me
    • Kosher Eateries
    • Kosher & Jofy* Hotels
    • Kosher & Jofy* Rentals
    • Kosher Policy
    • Synagogues & Minyanim
    • Update The Directory
    • Shabbat Times
  • Blog
    • Kosher Travel Digest
    • Destinations Blog
    • Passover Program Blog
Login
Signup
  • Directory
  • Nearby
  • Vacations
  1. North America
  2. Panama

One
Rodrigo Cuel / shutterstock
*{{texts.jofy}} (?)

Popular Places In Panama

Bajo Boquete
Bocas Del Toro
Colon
Panama City

Are you Looking for Kosher Eatery or Jewish POI near you?

About Panama

Panama is a country on the isthmus linking Central and South America. The Panama Canal, a famous feat of human engineering, cuts through its centre, linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to create an essential shipping route. In the capital, Panama City, modern skyscrapers, casinos and nightclubs contrast with colonial buildings in the Casco Viejo district and the rainforest of Natural Metropolitan Park. Panama was inhabited by several indigenous tribes prior to settlement by the Spanish in the 16th century. Panama broke away from Spain in 1821 and joined a union of Nueva Granada, Ecuador, and Venezuela named the Republic of Gran Colombia. When Gran Colombia dissolved in 1831, Panama and Nueva Granada remained joined, eventually becoming the Republic of Colombia. With the backing of the United States, Panama seceded from Colombia in 1903, allowing the Panama Canal to be built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1904 and 1914. In 1977 an agreement was signed for the total transfer of the Canal from the United States to Panama by the end of the 20th century, which culminated on 31 December 1999. Panama has a tropical climate. Temperatures are uniformly high—as is the relative humidity—and there is little seasonal variation. Panama's tropical environment supports an abundance of plants. Forests dominate, interrupted in places by grasslands, scrub, and crops. Although nearly 40% of Panama is still wooded, deforestation is a continuing threat to the rain-drenched woodlands. Tourism is also aided by the construction of the Waldorf Astoria Panama, the first Waldorf Astoria hotel in Latin America, which opened in March 2013; Trump Ocean Club, which opened in 2010, and BioMuseo, a centre of natural history that is expected to open in early 2013, the old part of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, and the archipelago of Bocas del Toro, which is used by backpackers.

The Best Of Panama

{{featureA.imageAlt}}

{{featureB.imageAlt}}

Are you a Panama Kosher establishment or tour operator?

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Panama

The first Jews to settle in Panama were Spanish and Portuguese Conversos who were forced to practice their Judaism in secret. At the end of Spanish colonial rule in 1821, Panama became attached to Colombia and at this time several Sephardic Jews from Jamaica and Ashkenazi Jews from Central Europe settled in the province. After the construction of the Panama Canal, the census of 1911 reported 505 Jews in Panama. In 1933, Sephardic Jews from Israel and Syria established a second community and an Orthodox synagogue, Shevet Achim, now the largest congregation in Panama. In the mid-1990s an estimated 7,000 Jews lived in Panama, including 1,000 Israelis, mostly in Panama City, but there are also communities in Colon, David and the former American Canal Zone.
There are now more than 20,000 kosher observant Jews living in Panama City. Most Jews in Panama are traditional in their Jewish practices. A reportedly 85 percent of households keep kosher, and there are more than 50 kosher restaurants in the country, most of them in Panama City. The largest kosher supermarket in the world is the 80,000 sq. ft. kosher supermarket that opened in Panama City in 2021.
Panama is a great location for a Pesach vacation. There are many amazing sights to see. Check out our Guide to Passover Programs in Panama! Also, check out TJT's comprehensive Passover Programs Directory!

{{model.locWeather.today.temp_c}}oC, {{model.locWeather.today.temp_f}}oF
{{dayTemp.day}}
{{dayTemp.date}}
{{dayTemp.temp_f}}oF
{{dayTemp.temp_c}}oC

What Is *JOFY?

JOFY, or "Jewish Observant Friendly" Establishments are lodging establishments offering special services for Jewish Observant guests such as Shabbat meals, accommodation on lower floors and regular keys for the rooms. It can also be a NON KOSHER establishment located in walking distance from the local Shul, community or kosher restaurants area.

Please note - *JOFY does NOT mean that KOSHER food is served on the premises!

  • {{field.title}}

  • {{field.title}}

  • {{field.title}}
TotallyJewishTravel
The web's leading meeting point for Jewish & Kosher Travel and Leisure
  • Advertise
  • Advertising Terms
  • Passover Programs
  • Programs Reviews
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

Lets Be Social

We use cookies to offer an improved online experience. By clicking accept or by continuing to browse, you consent to our use of cookies. To learn more, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Accept