Explore Neighborhoods in Panama City
Panama City offers a wide range of neighborhoods, each with its own feel and lifestyle. You might prefer a walkable area close to cafés and green spaces, an energetic city environment, or a calm residential neighborhood. Choosing the right area is key to feeling at home, and it all begins with how you picture your everyday life.
Panama City
Casco Viejo
Panama's historic district, known for its colonial architecture, boutique hotels, art galleries, and vibrant dining scene. Offers a unique blend of history, culture, and urban living by the sea.
- Historic colonial architecture
- Boutique hotels and art galleries
- Vibrant dining scene
- Urban living by the sea
- Rich cultural heritage
Starting at: $180,000
Best for: Nightlife, Walkability
Commute: Close to city center, Cinta Costera
Ave. Balboa/ Paitilla
An exclusive residential area with oceanfront high-rises, panoramic views, and quick access to the city's financial district, shopping, and top medical facilities.
- Oceanfront high-rises
- Panoramic ocean views
- Financial district proximity
- Premium shopping centers
- Top medical facilities
Starting at: $250,000
Best for: Families, Value
Commute: Financial district (5 min), Tocumen Airport (25 min)
San Francisco
A dynamic and walkable neighborhood popular for its restaurants, parks, and proximity to the business district. Ideal for those seeking city living with a local feel.
- Walkable neighborhood
- Popular restaurants
- Parks and green spaces
- Business district proximity
- City living with local feel
Starting at: $180,000
Best for: Walkability, Nightlife
Commute: Business district (10 min), Via España corridor
El Cangrejo
Known for its tree-lined streets, international community, cafés, and cultural life. A practical and lively area with easy access to public transportation.
- Tree-lined streets
- International community
- Cafés and cultural life
- Practical and lively area
- Easy public transportation
Starting at: $175,000
Best for: Value, Walkability
Commute: Metro line access, Via España, Albrook Mall
Costa del Este
A modern, master-planned community featuring wide boulevards, oceanfront paths, international schools, and corporate offices. Popular among families and professionals.
- Master-planned community
- Wide boulevards
- Oceanfront paths
- International schools
- Corporate offices
Starting at: $250,000
Best for: Families
Commute: Tocumen Airport (15 min), Corporate offices nearby
Bella Vista
A central neighborhood offering a mix of residential and commercial spaces, close to the Cinta Costera, hospitals, and government offices. Well-connected and convenient.
- Central location
- Residential and commercial mix
- Cinta Costera proximity
- Hospitals nearby
- Government offices access
Starting at: $175,000
Best for: Value
Commute: Cinta Costera, Hospitals, Government district