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Jewish travel guide to Panama: what observant visitors need to know
Shuls, kosher food, Shabbat, entry rules and where to stay: a dated, sourced starter guide for Jewish visitors to Panama City.
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Safety, medical care, money, tipping and packing.
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Practical · With children
Is Panama safe? Safety and medical basics for Jewish visitors
What the US, Canadian and UK governments say about safety in Panama, emergency numbers, the hospitals near Paitilla, pharmacies and travel insurance.
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Money in Panama: US dollars, cards, ATMs and tipping
Panama uses the US dollar. What to bring in cash, why to avoid $100 bills, using cards and ATMs, how tipping works, and what common things cost.
Practical · With children
What to pack for Panama: a packing list for observant families
A packing list for Panama City: documents, clothes for the heat and for shul, Shabbat items, food for day trips, plugs and phones, and what to bring for children.
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