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Joined 2024
Mario Tours
Available Areas
Panama City (Living), Cocle, Colon
Languages
English, Spanish (Native)
Response Time
4 hours on average
Availability Updated
Today
About Mario Tours
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 love deep sea fishing around the Pearl 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.
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’ve found a beautiful side of both, Panama and myself. 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
Important
I am flexible with tours and transfers, please reach out to me with any questions might have.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
Stopover Panama City Private Tour (SUV - 1 to 7 pax)
We'll pick you up at the Tocumen International Airport / Panama Cruise Terminal and take you on a sightseeing drive through the highlights of Panama City, Oldtown, Fort Amador, Former Canal Zone, Bridge of the Americas, Pedro Miguel Locks at the Panama Canal and a lunch stop before departure.
Stopover Panama City Private Tour (SUV - 1 to 7 pax)
Miraflores Visitor Center Private Tour (SUV - 1 to 7 pax)
The Panama Canal is considered as one of the world's most important and amazing engineering marvels, some would say that it's the eight wonder of the world. If you happen to be traveling to Panama or just having a stopover at the Tocumen International Airport, it's a "must see." You have not been to Panama if you didn’t visit the Panama Canal. We provide a privately guided tour of the Miraflores Visitor Center, including roundtrip private transportation.
Miraflores Visitor Center Private Tour (SUV - 1 to 7 pax)
Agua Clara Visitor Center - Expanded Panama Canal Experience (SUV - 1 to 7 pax)
If you happen to visit Panama you must visit Panama Canal, considered by many to be the 8th wonder of the world. The Agua Clara Locks started operations last June 2016 and is located at the north entrance to the Panama Canal on the Caribbean Sea and is part of the expanded Panama Canal. This recently built engineering marvel was built by the Panamanian administration of the Panama Canal Authority. Don't miss this amazing tour.
Agua Clara Visitor Center - Expanded Panama Canal Experience (SUV - 1 to 7 pax)
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Chagres National Park Wildlife Ecotour (SUV - 1 to 7 pax)
Explore the untamed beauty and rich biodiversity of Panama's Chagres National Park on a captivating wildlife ecotour. This adventure offers an immersive experience in one of Central America's most pristine rainforest habitats, providing opportunities to encounter diverse flora and fauna. Experience a close encounter with Capuchin, Tamarin, Howler monkeys, Sloths, crocodiles, birds, bats and insects as we embark on a boat and sail across the Gatun lake to this rich ecosystem of tropical species.
Chagres National Park Wildlife Ecotour (SUV - 1 to 7 pax)
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Anton Valley Day Private Eco Tour (SUV 1 to 7 pax)
Embark on a captivating eco-tour through the Anton Valley, a verdant oasis nestled within the crater of an ancient volcano in Panama. This tour offers an immersive experience in the natural wonders and cultural heritage of the region, providing a blend of adventure, education, and relaxation.
Anton Valley Day Private Eco Tour (SUV 1 to 7 pax)
Panama Viejo & Old Town Historic Private Tour (SUV - 1 to 7 pax)
Walk through the ruins of Panama Viejo, the first city on the Pacific Ocean at the time when Spanish Conquistador Vasco Nuñez de Balboa discovered what he then called the South Sea, later renamed as the Pacific Ocean. Learn about this ancient times at the museum. Visit the public plazas, churches, monasteries and government buildings built by the spaniards back in the 17th century at what's now called "The Oldtown"
Panama Viejo & Old Town Historic Private Tour (SUV - 1 to 7 pax)
Reviews
Stuart S.
“Excellent ”
Excellent all around including communication pre-arrival, meet, tour, knowledge, information etc.
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Mario Tours
Thank you Mr. Stuart! It was a real pleasure hosting you guys. Come back soon. Safe travels. Mario
Joseph Y.
“Excellent tour with Mario ”
We arranged a tour with Mario. He was very good about introducing himself, and confirming all the details, as part of the booking process. In our case, we requested to tweak the standard tour slightly, and he was very accommodating of that as well. Our first stop was the Panama Canal. Usually the IMAX movie and the ship transit do not overlap. They are staggered so one can do both. But in our case, they did, due to a delay in ship arrival. Mario stood at the locks’ observation deck, saving our places, so we could catch part of the movie. As the ships got nearer, he texted us so we could come out of the theater to see the ship transit. It turned out we still missed the first part of the ship transit (the initial opening of the lock gates) because it took us longer than expected to walk from the theater back to the observation deck. But Mario took a video of it, so we could still see it. Then he got us back into the movie to catch the rest of it. Mario was also flexible about the rest of the tour, spending more or less time here or there according to our wishes. Highly recommend him.
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Mario Tours
Hello Joe! Thank you for your kind review. It was a real pleasure hosting you and family in Panama. I hope you guys had a safe and uneventful flight back home. Take care, Mario
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Jorge M.
Hello and welcome to my beautiful Panamá. My name is Jorge and I've been 18 years guiding, this is my carrer, my profession and My passion. I´m a people´s person and I really enjoy to show my country. I love trevels, vintage things, food, Surf, culture and cats.I invite you to come; let me show you something of this little piece of land that unites the world, you will not regret. I will put you "in touch with the real Panama"......See you around !!!!
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