Punta Pacifica
Panama City's iconic oceanfront high-rise district. Hospital, yacht club and towers on a peninsula. The established high-net-worth core.
Punta Pacifica is the city's landmark oceanfront district: a peninsula of modern high-rise towers reaching into the Pacific, anchored by the JW Marriott (the twisted tower on the skyline), a yacht club and the Pacifica Salud hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins. It is central, partly walkable, and one of the most recognised addresses in Panama.
Stock is overwhelmingly luxury apartments and penthouses in established towers, many with ocean and bay views, on a per square metre basis typically in the US$2,000 to 3,500 range. The district has the depth and liquidity of a mature market, with good resale, steady rental demand and the reassurance of a top private hospital on the doorstep, which makes it a long-standing favourite with international buyers and medically minded retirees.
Who it suits. Best for high-net-worth buyers and retirees who want a central, established, oceanfront address with a top hospital nearby. Less suited to those wanting houses, gardens or a quiet suburban feel.
The Punta Pacifica Buyer's Guide
The in-depth read: the market, the buildings and streets to know, pricing, rental outlook, schools and amenities, and the buying process for foreign purchasers.
Punta Pacifica, in short
- Is Punta Pacifica a good place to buy in Panama City?
- Yes, for buyers who want a central, established oceanfront district with strong resale and rental liquidity. It is one of the city's most recognised addresses, with the Pacifica Salud hospital and a yacht club on the peninsula.
- How much is property in Punta Pacifica?
- Per square metre prices typically fall in the US$2,000 to 3,500 range, with ocean-view and higher-floor units commanding the premium. Premium new towers can ask US$3,000 to 4,800, though verified sale prices are often lower, so price off recent comparables rather than the list. We confirm current pricing on your shortlist.
- What is Punta Pacifica known for?
- Oceanfront high-rise living, the landmark JW Marriott tower, a yacht club, and the Johns Hopkins-affiliated Pacifica Salud hospital. It is the established high-net-worth core of Panama City.
- How far is Punta Pacifica from the airport?
- About 20 minutes from Tocumen International Airport, with quick access to the financial district next door.
- Can foreigners buy in Punta Pacifica?
- Yes. Foreigners can own titled property in Panama outright. The keys are title due diligence and a clean closing, which we run on your behalf.
Price figures are indicative market context, not a valuation. We confirm current pricing on your shortlist.