Costa del Este, Panama Real Estate

    Costa del Este is Panama City’s most consolidated master-planned corporate and residential district. Developed since the 1990s, it concentrates regional headquarters of multinationals, high-end residential towers, private schools and the Town Center mall. The combination of steady corporate demand and master-plan-regulated supply makes it one of the strongest value-retention areas in the country.

    For investors, Costa del Este offers two clear profiles: residential apartments aimed at expatriate executives (stable corporate rentals) and commercial or office product along the Avenida Centenario corridor. The district consistently maintains occupancy and price-per-square-meter above the metropolitan average.

    Costa del Este market data

    Computed from Panavanti's active inventory as of 2026-10-20. These are asking prices. Each figure covers one asset class only, because an apartment, an office and a lot are different markets.

    Active listings16
    For sale13
    For rent3
    Median asking price (residential)$949,000 (n=5)
    Median asking price (commercial (offices, retail, buildings))$7,390,000 (n=4)
    Median asking price (land lots)$8,579,950 (n=4)
    Property typesCasa, Apartamento, Plaza comercial, Lote de terreno, Oficina, Galera industrial, Local comercial

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    Nearby zones: Santa Maria · San Francisco · Coco del Mar

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    Frequently asked questions about Costa del Este

    Prices vary by tower, age and size. As a reference, residential product in Costa del Este trades above the Panama City average due to corporate demand. See the median price table on this page, computed from Panavanti’s active inventory and refreshed with every data update.

    Yes, for conservative investment profiles. The district combines a master plan (controlled supply), multinational corporate demand and consolidated services. Rental yields tend to be moderate but stable, with low vacancy for well-located product.

    Mostly expatriate executives and families tied to the district’s corporate headquarters, plus companies leasing units for staff. This favors 1-3 year corporate leases with strong payment quality.

    They are different profiles: Costa del Este is a master-planned district with corporate demand and consolidated neighborhood life; Punta Pacifica is a vertical oceanfront cluster with a more residential-touristic profile. The choice depends on your target tenant and investment horizon.

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