They Drove Me & My Dog to Panama

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to drive from the U.S. to Panama with your dog? In our latest livestream replay, we interviewed a man who did just that—and he didn’t do it alone!

Instead of navigating the journey himself or joining a risky caravan, he hired professionals to drive him, his dog, and his car all the way to Panama. In this special interview, we were also joined by the owner of Mexico Pet Movers and the bilingual driver who helped make the trip seamless.

👉 Watch the replay here

Why He Chose to Hire a Professional Driver

Driving to Panama is a serious undertaking. With multiple border crossings, complex paperwork, and the logistics of transporting pets and household items, going it alone or with a caravan can turn into a stressful and risky experience.

Hiring a company to drive him, his dogs, and his car to Panama was the most economical way to get everyone to Panama safely!

Here’s why this traveler chose to hire Best Mexico Pet Movers:

*A bilingual, experienced driver handled all the logistics
*Safer and faster than joining a caravan
*His dog was able to travel comfortably with him without being in a crate
* It was the most economical way to get his car to Panama
*Peace of mind from working with a professional team!

💰 What Does it Cost?

OPTION 1: Use Their Van (You ride with your pets and cargo)
➡️ McAllen, TX to Panama City, Panama USE THEIR VAN
Approx. $160,000 pesos (~$8,500 USD)
Includes:
*Private driver
*Exclusive use of the van (up to 4 passengers – can share the costs)
*Space for pets and up to 28 large totes (5’W x 5’T x 8’L cargo space)

Price covers: fuel, tolls, van, driver’s expenses
You pay for your own hotel, food, visas/customs/pet fees

Note: Quote valid for 30 days unless a deposit is made

OPTION 2: They Drive Your Car to Panama
➡️ McAllen, TX to Panama City, Panama IN YOUR CAR

Approx. $45,000–55,000 pesos (~$2,700 USD)

Includes:
*A professional driver meets you and drives your car
*Driver pays his own expenses
*You cover your travel, hotel, fuel, and other related costs

Final price depends on the driver’s travel costs to your location

🚨 Prices can vary, so it’s best to get a personalized quote based on your location and needs.

📞 Contact Best Mexico Pet Movers directly for more details and door-to-door pricing.

Best Mexico Pet Movers is the only pet shipper certified in Mexico by The Animal Transportation Association

They’ll Meet You Wherever You Are — Even at Your Door

One of the biggest advantages of working with Best Mexico Pet Movers is their incredible flexibility. While many people choose to meet them in McAllen, Texas, that’s far from your only option.

Whether you’re in California, Florida, Toronto, Vancouver, New York—or anywhere in between—Best Mexico Pet Movers can meet you at your front door and begin the journey from there. You can also arrange to meet them at another U.S. border crossing that’s more convenient for you.

They’ll come to you, load up your pets, your vehicle (or theirs), and your cargo, and ensure you have a safe, comfortable, and seamless trip all the way to Panama. From paperwork to pet care to navigating multiple border crossings, they take care of the logistics so you don’t have to.

This door-to-door service is especially valuable for those with pets, families, or household goods they want to bring along. You’ll get peace of mind knowing that a licensed, professional team is handling every step of the journey.

When relocating yourself, your pet, and possibly your household items across international borders, it pays to hire professionals who know the way.

Don’t miss this valuable interview—watch the replay now and see how easy it can be to make the journey to Panama with the right team by your side!

At Panama Relocation Tours, we’re always looking for new and creative solutions to help make your move to Panama as smooth and stress-free as possible. From figuring out visa options and healthcare to finding the perfect rental and navigating cultural differences, we’ve got you covered. But one area that continues to be a major concern for future expats is how to safely and affordably relocate their beloved pets to Panama.

Many pet owners are understandably hesitant about putting their pets in cargo on a commercial flight. The idea of their furry family members traveling in a crate, in the belly of a plane, for hours at a time can be incredibly stressful—not just for the pets, but for the owners, too.

While charter flights are an option that allows pets to travel in-cabin, they can be prohibitively expensive for most people. Likewise, pet relocation companies often charge several thousand dollars, and your pet still travels in cargo.

That’s why we’re excited to share a better solution: hiring a professional like Best Mexico Pet Movers to drive you and your pets to Panama.

This option is not only safer and more comfortable for your pets, but it’s also the most economical solution—especially if you’re bringing multiple pets, large dogs, or some of your household belongings. You’ll ride along in a comfortable, air-conditioned van with a professional driver who takes care of all the logistics. No crates. No cargo. No stress.

Whether you’re in California, Florida, Toronto, or right at the Texas border, Best Mexico Pet Movers can come to your door, pick you up, and drive you—and your pets—safely to your new home in Panama.

It’s just one more way Panama Relocation Tours is always going the extra mile to make your transition to Panama easy, safe, and worry-free.