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kmkrnn Jan 28th, 2016 04:21 AM

Driver needed for Panama City
 
We have traveled and driven in Europe , South America, and Asia extensively. The lack of street signage, and building numbers, make it very difficult here in Panama City. Had a car and turned it in. Even the GPS was of minimal help. We are in the city for a few days before heading out to the beach. DH has difficulty walking, so would like to contact a driver to help with a half to whole day tour. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks in advance.

Kathie Jan 28th, 2016 08:14 AM

Karen, ask your hotel for a recommendation.

kmkrnn Jan 29th, 2016 04:05 AM

For being in the middle of no where bigggg bucks. We could drive all over SE Asia for a week for a day here.

Kathie Jan 29th, 2016 08:15 AM

Really? That is disappointing.

Good luck finding something that works for you!

rhkkmk Jan 29th, 2016 03:19 PM

Kathie--- in many ways, this is 4th world

glover Jan 30th, 2016 09:53 AM

Google Jose Saenz golden frog. They were recommended to us a few years ago by a Panama B and B. They were good and reliable. Don't know if they'll be cheaper but worth a try. We also had good luck just hiring one of our taxi drivers for a day. Wanna say that the going price for that was $12 per day, but that was several years ago.

Kathie Jan 30th, 2016 09:57 AM

Good luck, Bob and Karen, I hope glover's recommendation works for you!

ktricia Feb 1st, 2016 06:48 AM

I can highly recommend Andy Tours, +507 66850642.
I live in Panama and have used him when we cannot drive our guests/visitors around. He speaks english.
If you want something cheaper and have some spanish knowledge, use Uber. It works wonderfuly here.

kmkrnn Feb 2nd, 2016 03:39 AM

Thanks every one for the help. We have connected with someone, and I will try to remember to report back. Off to Rio Hato and the beach for a week

rhkkmk Feb 11th, 2016 02:33 PM

we ended up using Road runner and they were fabulous in every way---perfect english too


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