Panama City has one of the biggest frum communities in Latin America. Most of it lives in Bella Vista, Punta Paitilla and Punta Pacífica, where dozens of restaurants, two kosher supermarkets and a whole lineup of shuls are within walking distance of each other.
Almost everything kosher in the city is under the hechsher of Shevet Ahim, the Sephardi kehillah. Not every place is chalav Yisroel and not every restaurant has a mashgiach temidi, so if that matters to you, ask before you order.
Kosher restaurants in Panama City
About 90 places under Shevet Ahim's hechsher: fleishig, milchig, cafés and bakeries, with neighborhood and chalav Yisroel status.
Shuls and Shabbos in Panama City
Sephardi, Ashkenazi and Chabad shuls, Shabbos seudos, and hotels within walking distance.
Kosher groceries and meals in Panama City
Kosher supermarkets, kosher food at the airport, caterers, and Shabbos food to take back to the hotel.
Kosher tours in Panama
How we handle kosher food and Shabbos on every tour.
Where to stay
Staying for Shabbos? Book in Punta Paitilla, Punta Pacífica or the nearby part of Bella Vista. From there you can walk to shul, to the kosher supermarkets and to most of the restaurants.
Checked against Shevet Ahim's hechsher list on October 28, 2026. Places open, close and change supervision; confirm on site. See something out of date? Tell us.