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Carlos Aleman - Mr Everything in Panama
By The Panama Gringo | July 5, 2007
Carlos Aleman is your “Mr Everything” in Panama and is the personal choice of yours truly “The Panama Gringo”.
A little history will help set the stage:
I have been coming to Panama for almost four years now (before the rapid real estate development, before the Veneto and before it became the hot place to be). My Spanish is limited so I searched out a driver/confidant/helper/translater with whom I could partner to make my experience more pleasant. I was going to be setting up a business, buying a condo and figuring out the lay of the land and I needed someone to help me work the system. You know how we “gringos” are so inpatient.
My first attempts were not good. I tried several drivers with English skills and was severely disappointed. At first, they were all good. Then they would not show up on time, prices kept rising and ultimately, they would betray your trust.
Finally, Carlos approached me one day in the lobby of the Veneto and offered his services. He speaks 3 languages - Spanish, French (8 years in Montreal) and English (very well). He has managed businesses both in Canada and in Panama.
I can say, without qualificiation, our partnership has been very pleasant for the past two years. I have entrusted Carlos with thousands of dollars to fix my apartment, buy furniture, assist some of my clients, and generally be responsible for my life in Panama — and HE HAS NEVER FAILED TO DELIVER.
His rate is a little higher than normal ($12 to $15 an hour) but is worth every cent as he is efficient, knows how to make the system work and is very dependable and trustworthy. He has literally had $10K entrusted to him and his response was efficient service, incredible detailed book-keeping (even detailing out a 35 cent charge for key copying for condo) and well presented.
He drives a brand new KIA SORENTO which is very comfortable. He is well educated in Panama City history and conducts a great tour.
So if you are going to Panama City and you need to be hooked up with someone you can trust, someone who will take good care of you - I suggest you call Carlos at 011-507-6645-7075. Tell him Bob told you to call as he does not overbook his services so he can provide top quality execution.
In Panama, you can reach him 7 days a week at 6645-7075
July 11th, 2007 at 12:08 am
We spoke a few days and I am setting my trip to RP for the near future. Is there a place called Anita Hotel that has a goood breakfast. I am going to need a man with a small boat for fishing at about 50 to 75 per day. We can all split the fish but he must have a way to fillet. I want a hotel that will cook my catch. I want to stay at Aparthotel Alba Tores but do not remember if the have complementary american breakfast. I will use your services for a few days and then rent my own car unless we get along quite well
January 7th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Desearia recibir informacion para viajar al canal en el proximo mes de julio o agosto,y ademas deceo recibir informacion sobre algun curso de algunas tecnicas de pintura,corto cerca del lugar. gracias por su informacion,
Marta Escobar.