Private tour in Panama City Mario G
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Mario G.
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I come from a family of hard working entrepreneurs who taught me self respect, global business, common sense, humility, family values, and respect to God, country, fellow human beings, all living creatures and nature in general. Above all, I am a husband and a father to six exceptional girls and boys who make me very proud. I've long enjoyed traveling, for my family owned a construction business as well as the best marble and tile factory in Panama so this required me to travel throughout Europe, Asia and North America since I was 17 years old. I love deep sea fishing around the Peal Island Archipelago in Panama's Pacific Ocean. I also enjoy cooking for my friends and family as well as dinning out at the best European and Chinese restaurants that Panama has to offer. During the pandemic, construction was null and we were on lockdown for almost a year. Later, when we were allowed out again around March 2021, I had to find an alternate business in order to provide food for my family and fulfill my financial commitments. Thank God one of my grade school friends who owns a tour and excursions company, offered me to come and help him with his clients. Since I was educated in the USA, speak fluent English and drive a luxury SUV, so he considered I was perfect for the job. I soon became his student as he taught me all he had learned over the past eight years providing tours and excursions to over 4, 000 guests visiting Panama. Hosting and making friends, showing people my beautiful country, that I love so much, comes very natural to me. The fact that I went to a military school in the USA also gives me the knowledge on the culture and ways of the American traveler as well as being courteous and always on time to all meetings, appointments and events. With tourism I actually found a beautiful side of both, Panama and myself that I didn't know existed. The Monkey Island that travelers enjoy so much, the Sloth Sanctuary, the Embera Indigenous Village Tribe, the rainforest zip-line, the canopy tower at Pipeline Road, the hiking trail at the Metropolitan Park, the history of "Casco Viejo" (Old Town), Panama La Vieja (Old City of Panama), the San Lorenzo Fortress on the Caribbean side, the building and operations of the Panama Canal, the Miraflores visitor center on the Pacific and the Agua Clara visitor center on the Atlantic side of Panama, El Valle Mountain with its waterfalls, thermal water wells, wild animal refuge, mountain hiking, etc. Also the Caribbean Island of Isla Grande, being in the Pacific and Atlantic sides with only one hour apart from each other is priceless. I love Panama and would love to show it to you through my eyes. I enjoy hosting and entertaining guests from all over the world, not only as a local tour guide, but as a friend or family member abroad would do. If you have any questions or special requests, don't hesitate to contact me, I'll make sure we figure out together how best to solve any issues that may be preventing you to make an educated decision. I'm very flexible and easy to work with. I look forward to meeting you and your loved ones on your next visit to Panama. Take good care. Safe travels, Mario Associates of Arts Degree from Valley Forge Military College | June 2nd, 1990. Bachelor of Science Degree from Nova Southeastern University | July 31st, 1994. Panama Tourism Authority General Tour Guide License #28098 | May 2nd, 2021 to present.
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Fly over the Panama Canal and the rainforest by private helicopter and land in Guna Yala (San Blas), the Caribbean archipelago governed by the Guna people. I pick you up at your hotel in my Lexus LX570 and drive you to the heliport, where our partner Panama Air Adventures, the No. 1 ranked Panama City tour on TripAdvisor, flies you in a 2016 Robinson R66 turbine with floats, A/C and autopilot. On the way you see the Canal and the city from the air. At El Porvenir, a Guna boat captain takes you to one of the most beautiful islands in the archipelago: white sand, palm trees and clear turquoise water. Swim, relax, enjoy a fresh fish or lobster lunch and buy molas directly from the Guna women who sew them. The boat stays with you all day, so you leave whenever you want. Fly back in the afternoon and I drive you to your hotel. 100% private: just the two of you. Max weight 300 lb (136 kg) per passenger. Flights depend on weather; if unsafe to fly, you get a new date or a full refund.
7:15–8:00 AM | Hotel pickup I meet you at your hotel and drive you in my private Lexus LX570 to the heliport for a short safety briefing. 8:00–8:45 AM | Helicopter flight to San Blas Fly over the Panama Canal, the city skyline and the Darien-Colon rainforest, then land at El Porvenir, capital of Guna Yala. 8:45 AM–3:15 PM | Your private island day A 30-minute boat ride takes you to a postcard island. Swim, snorkel, rest in the shade, enjoy a fresh fish or lobster lunch prepared by Guna families, and shop for handmade molas. Your captain stays with you and brings you back whenever you are ready. 3:15–4:00 PM | Return flight Lift off from El Porvenir for a last aerial view of the islands and the Canal. 4:00–4:45 PM | Drive back to your hotel I pick you up at the heliport and take you back to your hotel. Return no later than 5 PM (6 PM in the dry season).
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Private · SUV · your standard Lexus LX570 Robinson R66 turbine with floats, A/C and autopilot
Panama City, Panama
Downtown Panama City Hotel Lobby Driveway
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