Area guide · Panama City
Living in Clayton: Garden Homes, International Schools & Nature
Ancón district, Panama City: the reverted areas west of the city, between the Canal and the Miraflores Locks (west), Camino de Cruces National Park and Vía Centenario (north), Corozal and the Metropolitan Natural Park (east) and Albrook (south).
What is it like to live in Clayton?
Clayton is the former US Army base Fort Clayton, in the reverted areas of the Ancón district, next to the Panama Canal and the Miraflores Locks. Part of the base is now Ciudad del Saber (the City of Knowledge), a 120-hectare campus with UN agencies, universities, companies, a shopping plaza and parks; the rest is residential, with garden homes and low-rise buildings surrounded by forest.
It is the neighborhood for families at the international schools: Balboa Academy, King's College, Colegio Javier, Isaac Rabin and Las Esclavas are here, along with the US Embassy. That is why diplomats, international staff and expats look here, renting 3- and 4-bedroom houses in gated communities such as Embassy Club, Clayton Village or Los Senderos.
In exchange for quiet streets, big trees and wildlife at the doorstep, Clayton is car-dependent: there is no metro, shopping is concentrated in a few centers (Clayton Mall, Plaza Clayton, La Plaza at the City of Knowledge) and there is less inventory than in the high-rise districts.
Pros
- Five well-known private schools, two of them English-language international schools, minutes from home.
- The greenest part of the city: forest, wildlife and two protected areas next door.
- Houses with gardens and pools in gated communities, rare elsewhere in the city.
- The US Embassy and UN agencies at the City of Knowledge: an international community.
- Parque Ciudad del Saber offers a gym, pool, courts and a dog park at low prices.
Things to know
- Car-dependent: no metro and limited bus routes.
- Few shops and no large supermarket inside the area; the big shop is usually done in Albrook.
- No private hospital inside Clayton.
- Smaller, less liquid inventory than in the high-rise districts.
Reference prices · October 2026
Apartments for rent in Clayton: prices
| Type | Asking range /month | Most common |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment (loft) | $2,150 – $2,400 | — |
| 2-bedroom apartment (107–150 m²) | $1,400 – $2,500 | ~$2,000 |
| 3-bedroom apartment (127–300 m²) | $1,400 – $5,500 | — |
| 3–5-bedroom house | $3,000 – $6,000 | — |
Apartments and houses for sale in Clayton: prices
| Type | Asking range |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom apartment | $178,000 – $330,000 (from ~$178,000 in pre-sale (Clayton Point)) |
| 2-bedroom apartment (83–153 m²) | $236,000 – $330,000 |
| 3-bedroom apartment (123–280 m²) | $225,000 – $635,000 (Clayton Park I ~$225,000; Canal View and Embassy Club $490,000–635,000) |
| House | $240,000 – $2,250,000 (2-bedroom townhouse from $240,000; Embassy Gardens and Clayton Village $650,000–890,000; Los Senderos $1.3–2.25 million) |
| Asking price per m² (apartments) | $1,786 – $2,833 / m² (Clayton Park I ~$1,786/m²; Embassy Club $2,092–2,419/m²; Canal View ~$2,833/m²) |
Asking-price ranges from listings checked in October 2026; they are not closing prices or an appraisal. We found no public-registry closing data for Clayton (lakilé does not cover the area yet). Some portals list Embassy Village and Embassy Club under "Albrook".
Sources (listings checked in October 2026): Compreoalquile – apartamentos en alquiler en Clayton, Compreoalquile – casas en alquiler en Clayton, Compreoalquile – apartamentos en venta en Clayton, Compreoalquile – casas en venta en Clayton, Encuentra24 – alquiler en Embassy Club (oct 2026), Casas24 – venta en Embassy Club (oct 2026), Panama Elite Homes – Clayton (may 2026), Panama Property Guide – Clayton (sep 2026), Panacomps – Clayton (mar 2026).
Getting around Clayton
- By car: Avenida Demetrio Basilio Lakas and Albrook lead towards downtown; to the north, Vía Centenario connects to the Corredor Norte and the Centennial Bridge towards Panamá Oeste.
- Bus: route C820 Albrook–Ciudad del Saber leaves from bay D at the Albrook terminal and stops at Clayton Park, CSS Clayton and the City of Knowledge terminal (first bus ~4:23 am, last ~10:26 pm); route C810 Albrook–Miraflores passes the City of Knowledge entrance. The campus also runs internal shuttles.
- Metro: there is no station in Clayton. The closest is Albrook (Line 1), ~2.5 km from Embassy Club, ~4.2 km from Clayton Park and ~4.9 km from the City of Knowledge terminal as the crow flies.
Utilities in Clayton
- 💡Electricity
- Naturgy (Edemet)
Naturgy (Edemet): former Canal Zone areas west of Camino de Cruces park (maintenance notices for Clayton and Ciudad del Saber). - 🚰Water
- IDAAN (often included in the condo HOA fee)
- 📶Internet & phone
- +Móvil (Cable & Wireless Panamá) · Tigo Panamá
Panama's two operators; fiber depends on the building: check your address with each. - 🔥Gas
- Tropigas · Panagas
25 lb cylinders in houses and low-rise buildings; 100 lb with installation (Tropigas, Panagas). Some buildings have central gas: ask the management. - 🗑️Garbage collection
- AAUD (Autoridad de Aseo)
Panamá district: the garbage fee comes on the IDAAN bill.
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Condo buildings (PH) and gated communities in Clayton
Each building and gated community has its own page with verified amenities (pool, gym, 24-hour security, gatehouse, backup generator…), map, nearby places and the homes brokers list there.
- PH Canal View — Condo building (PH)
- PH Clayton Park (I y II) — Condo building (PH)
- PH Clayton Towers — Condo building (PH)
- Los Senderos de Camino de Cruces — Gated community
- PH Embassy Village — Gated community
- Residencial Clayton Village — Gated community
- Residencial Embassy Club — Gated community
- Residencial Embassy Gardens — Gated community
- Residencial Green Fields — Gated community
Places in Clayton
Schools, supermarkets, clinics, transport and more: each category has its own page and each place its own page with prices (when published), hours, sources and map.
Schools in Clayton
- Balboa Academy — US curriculum + Panamanian diploma, PK3 to 12th grade, 20+ AP courses. 2026-27 annual tuition: $8,328–$14,643 (non-sponsored).
- King's College Panamá — British school, ages 2–18, IGCSE + IB Diploma. 2026-27 annual tuition: $8,441–$24,941 (Plan A).
- Colegio Javier — Jesuit school, preschool to secondary, in Clayton since 2010. Fees: contact the school.
- Colegio Isaac Rabin — Pluralist Jewish school, preschool to 12th grade, IB Diploma and Panamanian calendar. Fees: contact the school.
- Colegio Las Esclavas del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús — Co-ed Catholic school for ages 3–18, English as second language. Fees: via the school's form.
Supermarkets in Clayton
- S/M Food Market (Clayton) — Neighborhood supermarket in central Clayton. Hours: check with the store.
- Orgánica Store (Clayton Mall) — Organic, healthy and bulk foods at Clayton Mall. Mon–Sat 8–20, Sun 10–19.
- Felipe Motta (Embassy Club) — Wine and gourmet at the Embassy Club entrance. Hours: check with the store.
Transport in Clayton
- Terminal de buses de Ciudad del Saber — Route C820 Albrook–Ciudad del Saber (leaves from bay D at Albrook).
- Paradas MiBus Entrada Ciudad del Saber (I y R) — Route C810 Albrook–Miraflores.
- Paradas MiBus Clayton Park y CSS Clayton — Route C820 Albrook–Ciudad del Saber; first bus ~4:23 am, last ~10:26 pm.
- Estación Albrook (Metro Línea 1) — Line 1 terminus, ~1.1 km from central Albrook and ~2.5 km from Embassy Club (straight line). Fare $0.35.
Gyms & sports in Clayton
- Gimnasio del Parque Ciudad del Saber (área de pesas) — Public weight room: from $4 per hour or $35 per month.
- Piscina de Ciudad del Saber — Lap and recreational pool: from $3.50 per hour.
- Fusión Pilates (Clayton) — Pilates and yoga. Mon–Fri until 20:00, Sat 9–12. Price: contact the studio.
Parks & recreation in Clayton
- Parque Ciudad del Saber (con parque canino) — 20+ green hectares, sports facilities and a dog park. Free access; dog park ~7:00–19:00.
- Parque de Clayton (Kiwanis) — Green areas with wildlife, open 24 h, pet friendly on a leash.
- Parque Los Lagos (Ciudad del Saber) — Lakes, sunsets and cultural activities at Ciudad del Saber.
- Parque Natural Metropolitano — Protected tropical forest with trails and a lookout, ~1.5 km from central Albrook and ~3.8 km from central Clayton.
- Parque Nacional Camino de Cruces — Neighboring national park with the historic Camino de Cruces trail.
Clinics & health in Clayton
- Ciudad de la Salud (CSS) — Public CSS hospital complex (high-complexity pediatrics, surgery, cardiology, oncology).
- Farmacias Arrocha (Embassy Club) — Chain pharmacy at the Embassy Club entrance. Hours: check with the store.
- Farmás (La Plaza, Ciudad del Saber) — Pharmacy in La Plaza at Ciudad del Saber. Hours: check with the store.
Restaurants in Clayton
- Ciao Ragazzi (Clayton Mall) — Italian and pizzeria with pet-friendly terrace. ~$26 per person.
- La Rana Dorada (Clayton Plaza) — Craft brewpub with pet-friendly terrace. ~$20 per person.
- Gamboa Baking Co. (Mercado Urbano) — French bakery and brunch at Mercado Urbano. ~$21 per person.
- Mika (Clayton Mall) — International food and set lunch. ~$21 per person.
- One Wok (Clayton Mall) — Asian and Thai. ~$22 per person.
- Cervecería Feroz — Craft beer and tapas at Ciudad del Saber. ~$17 per person.
Pet friendly
- Parque Ciudad del Saber (con parque canino) — 20+ green hectares, sports facilities and a dog park. Free access; dog park ~7:00–19:00.
- Parque de Clayton (Kiwanis) — Green areas with wildlife, open 24 h, pet friendly on a leash.
- Ciao Ragazzi (Clayton Mall) — Italian and pizzeria with pet-friendly terrace. ~$26 per person.
- La Rana Dorada (Clayton Plaza) — Craft brewpub with pet-friendly terrace. ~$20 per person.
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Pet-friendly Clayton
Clayton is one of the most dog-friendly areas: Parque Ciudad del Saber has a dog park with areas for large and small dogs, Parque de Clayton is open to all and there are pet-friendly terraces at Clayton Mall and Plaza Clayton. Pet Friendly Panamá has a guide to pet-friendly cafés in Clayton and the City of Knowledge. Many houses have fenced yards; if you need a pet-friendly home, tell us in your request.
Neighboring areas
Living in Albrook
Ancón district, Panama City: the reverted areas west of the city, between Clayton and the Metropolitan Natural Park (north), the Corredor Norte, Curundú and Universidad de Panamá (east), Ancón Hill and Balboa (south) and Diablo, Corozal and the Canal (west).
Clayton FAQ
How much does it cost to rent in Clayton?
In October 2026, 2-bedroom apartments were listed at about $1,400–$2,500 per month (typical ~$2,000), 3-bedrooms at $1,400–$5,500 and 3–5-bedroom houses at $3,000–$6,000. These are asking prices, not closing prices.
How much does it cost to buy in Clayton?
In listings, 2-bedroom apartments ask $236,000–330,000 and 3-bedrooms from ~$225,000 (Clayton Park I) to ~$635,000; houses range from ~$650,000 in Embassy Gardens or Clayton Village to over $1.5 million in Los Senderos. Per m², apartments ask ~$1,800–2,800.
Which schools are in Clayton?
Balboa Academy (American, at the City of Knowledge), King's College (British, IB), Colegio Javier (Jesuit), Colegio Isaac Rabin (IB, Panamanian calendar) and Las Esclavas (Catholic). Balboa Academy moves its middle and high school to Costa Sur in 2027 and keeps preschool and elementary in Clayton.
Is there a Metro station in Clayton?
No. The closest station is Albrook (Line 1), 2.5–4.9 km as the crow flies depending on where you are in Clayton. MiBus route C820 links Clayton and the City of Knowledge to the Albrook terminal, next to the Metro.
Are Clayton and the City of Knowledge the same place?
The City of Knowledge occupies part of the former Clayton base and is part of the area; the rest of Clayton is residential, with Clayton Park, Clayton Village, Embassy Gardens and, towards Albrook, Embassy Club. It all belongs to the Ancón district.
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