Panama City has Sephardi shuls (Shevet Ahim and its kehillos), an Ashkenazi shul (Beth El), Chabad, and a Reform congregation. The frum shuls are in Bella Vista, Punta Paitilla and Punta Pacífica, all within walking distance of each other.
Shuls
Shevet Ahim
Bella Vista
The main Sephardi shul, the heart of the kehillah and home of its kashrus office. The mikvaos are in the building.
Ateret Yosef and Ahavat Sion
Punta Paitilla
Two Shevet Ahim kehillos sharing one building.
Bet Max Ve Sarah
Punta Pacífica
Shevet Ahim shul in Punta Pacífica.
Beth El
Punta Paitilla
Ashkenazi shul.
Chabad of Panama City
9a Calle Gil Colunge
Daily and Shabbos minyanim, Shabbos and Yom Tov seudos (book early), and help for visitors. WhatsApp +507 6636-8515.
Kol Shearith Israel
Panama City
Reform congregation, founded 1876, the oldest in Panama.
Shabbos seudos
Chabad of Panama City hosts Shabbos and Yom Tov seudos at the Chabad House on Calle Gil Colunge, and sends Shabbos food to your hotel if you'd rather eat in. Seats go fast, especially over winter vacation, Chanukah and Pesach, so book early on their site. Book Shabbos seudos
Licht bentching and zmanim: Chabad of Panama City's zmanim. For eruv and mikvah details, see Chabad's visitor information.
Hotels within walking distance of shul
Eshel Suites
Kosher hotel, about a 5-minute walk to Chabad.
Residence Inn by Marriott
Suites with kitchens, about a 5-minute walk to Chabad.
Las Américas Golden Tower
About an 11-minute walk to Chabad.
Shabbos and our tours
Tell us you keep Shabbos when you request a tour, and we won't book anything from before licht bentching on Friday until after havdalah, or on Yom Tov. Long Friday trips move to another day.
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 See something out of date?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.