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Santa Maria

Panama City's newest upscale master-planned community, built around an 18-hole golf course. Luxury villas and condos, tight security, and a quiet residential character away from the city buzz.

Overview

Why Santa María

Santa María is the newest of Panama City's upscale master-planned communities, built around an eighteen-hole golf course in the eastern corridor of the city, between Costa del Este and Tocumen International Airport. The development mixes large single-family villas, gated street enclaves, and a handful of mid-rise condominium buildings, all behind a single managed perimeter.

The neighbourhood is designed around the golf course and a Jack Nicklaus-influenced clubhouse, with parks, a town centre, and family-oriented amenities. Residents are predominantly Panamanian executives and family offices, regional expatriate management, and international buyers looking for a low-density, family-friendly base inside the city limits. It is one of the highest-priced residential corners of the country.

Quick Assessment

What to know before you go

Things to love

  • Golf course and clubhouse on the doorstep
  • Low-density, quiet residential character
  • Strong family-oriented amenities
  • Tight perimeter security and management
  • Close to Tocumen International Airport
  • Spacious villas and lots by city standards

Things to consider

  • Property prices among the highest in the country
  • Further from Casco Viejo and the city core
  • Car-dependent within the community
  • Quieter, less urban character than central neighbourhoods

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