Aviario is a rare hospitality estate in Panama, set on approximately 23,000 m² of private grounds just moments from Hermosa Bay on Panama’s Pacific coast. Built roughly 20 years ago by a UK businessman with ties to professional sports as a private athlete retreat, the property has never been open to the public, offering a rare, turnkey opportunity in a market facing a real shortage of boutique hotel rooms and restaurants.

Passing through the grand gated entrance, the outside world falls away as you enter an expansive property defined by peace, scale, and seclusion. The structures are solid, well-maintained, and architecturally cohesive—ready for thoughtful refreshing to elevate them into a boutique-hospitality-caliber destination.

Property Details

The estate’s arrival sequence begins at a grand gated entrance, opening into expansive landscaped grounds surrounded by lush tropical nature. At the heart of the property is an impressive open‑air lobby, originally envisioned as a dramatic arrival and gathering space. From this central axis, all suites wrap gracefully around a large central swimming pool, allowing direct outdoor access from each room and creating a cohesive resort atmosphere.

Key features include:

• Located near Hermosa Bay in Boca Chica, Panama
• Approximately 23,000 m² of private land
• Paved-road access
• Grand open-air lobby and central gathering area
• Large central swimming pool with guest suites oriented around it
• All guest bedrooms fully ensuite
• Oversized suite ideal for a Grand or Honeymoon Suite configuration
• Caretaker/staff quarters with bedroom, bath, laundry, and storage
• Approximately 2,400 sq ft finished casino-level space with second kitchen
• Ideal for a restaurant, lounge, bar, or event venue
• Large living room and library suitable for theatre/media/communal use
• Wine cellar with potential for a tasting lounge or signature experience
• Bocce court and expansive landscaped outdoor areas
• Abundant wildlife and immersive natural surroundings, including howler monkeys

Architecture and Layout

Aviario was conceived with openness, flow, and harmony with the environment. Clean lines, deep corridors, and warm hardwoods unify the estate into a timeless architectural whole. Circulation from the central lobby to the pool to the suites feels naturally resort-like, with outdoor living embedded in its design.

The 2,400 sq ft upper-level space, fully finished as a casino, presents a striking, move-in-ready opportunity: a restaurant, lounge, event space, rooftop-style concept, or hybrid entertainment venue, all supported by an existing second kitchen and an open floor plan. From the upper levels and decks, views extend toward Hermosa Bay, enhancing the appeal to guests.