The closest beaches from Panama City are located along the Pacific Riviera. It stretches over 1,000 miles where you’ll find both black and pearl-white sand beaches. Water conditions in the Pacific can range from calm to playful, and changing tides make for excellent surfing. Visitors to these beaches can expect lots of sun and lush vegetation, not to mention great residential projects with beautiful houses and apartments.
Playa Caracol
Located in the town of Chame, just 45 minutes west from Panama City, you will find a private paradise with more than 1 km of interrupted beach front along the Pacific Ocean. This gated community consists of residential buildings and seaside villas, each one with large resort style social areas that have swimming pools, gazebos, BBQ areas, and much more. Besides this, there are also astounding amenities, among them a beach club, restaurants, and a surf shop, just to name a few.
Playa Caracol
Buenaventura
Located in Farallon just 90 minutes west from Panama City, it is one of the most charming and exclusive communities on the Pacific Riviera. You and your family can enjoy luxurious amenities and fill your days with memories that will last a lifetime. Here you will find a Nicklaus Design golf course, equestrian club, private marina, 5-star hotel and spa, restaurants, shops, and much more.
Coronado
Coronado is one of the best beach communities along the Pacific Ocean. Only an hour from Panama City, it has been a getaway for Panamanians for years. Recently it has flourished thanks to the expat community that is growing here all the time. It caters for most First World needs and those living here can still enjoy many—if not all—of the conveniences of life back home. There is a country club with a golf course, several full-scale supermarkets, malls, numerous restaurants, and a hospital.
Lighthouse
This beachfront building located in Rio Hato offers exclusive apartments in 3 different sizes: 128 m2, 170 m2, and 190 m2. It has a spectacular social area with swimming pools, jacuzzi, sun deck, pool bar, and gazebos. Residents can also enjoy the private movie theater, beach club with restaurant, gym, spa, children’s park, basketball court, soccer field, mini golf, and events room.
Lighthouse
Rio Mar
This exclusive oceanfront beach community offers luxurious apartments and homes with contemporary design and 5-star amenities. Its name comes from its distinct beach where a river meets with the ocean. It sits on top of a rocky cliff making it the best spot to enjoy incredible sunsets. Once in this gated community residents can relax while enjoying the many pools, spa, restaurant, mini golf, sports court, fitness center, billiard room, and kids’ playground.
The beaches on the Pacific Riviera are popular destinations. Many Panamanians have homes or vacation properties along this coast. Some families have owned beachfront properties for generations, and these beach towns serve as the perfect weekend getaways or holiday destinations. Panama’s Pacific Riviera also attracts a significant number of expatriates and retirees from around the world. There are many residency programs, among them the Red-Carpet Visa and the Friendly Nations Visa that make Panama an attractive destination for foreigners seeking a more affordable and relaxed lifestyle near the beach.
Panama has a tropical climate characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons, rather than the traditional 4 seasons of the year. Panama’s dry season typically occurs from November to March, which coincides with the cold North American winter months. During this period, Panama experiences no rainfall and warmer temperatures, making it the peak tourist season. The temperatures during this time can vary between 75°F (24°C) and 90°F (32°C) depending on the region.
If you plan on purchasing a property at the beach, this is the perfect time to do so, as you will have the perfect getaway ready to escape the freezing months. House Hunters Panama has a wide variety of properties all over the Pacific Riviera ready to be occupied and enjoyed. Contact us for more information.