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Living in Costa del Este: Apartments, Houses & Area Guide
East Panama City, Juan Díaz district: between the Corredor Sur, Panama Bay, Panamá Viejo and the Juan Díaz mangroves.
What is it like to live in Costa del Este?
Costa del Este is a master-planned development of about 310 hectares east of downtown Panama City, in the Juan Díaz district, between the Corredor Sur highway and Panama Bay. Launched in 1995, it was built with underground utilities, its own wastewater plant and gated residential communities.
It mixes oceanfront condo towers (Ocean Two, Pearl at the Sea, Vitri, The Regent), gated communities of houses (Costa Azul, Costa Bay, Costa Bella, Costa Serena, Royal Pacific) and a multinational office district, with Town Center, Atrio Mall and Ocean Mall close by. It has a nearly 4 km boardwalk and Parque Felipe Motta.
It is a favorite with expats and executives thanks to its international schools, a private hospital with a 24-hour ER and quick access to Tocumen airport (~12 km via the Corredor Sur). The trade-off: prices are among the highest in the city, and rush-hour traffic bunches up at the Corredor Sur exits.
Pros
- Master-planned: wide sidewalks, underground utilities and access-controlled communities.
- International schools (IB, British) and a private hospital with a 24-hour ER.
- Nearly 4 km boardwalk, Parque Felipe Motta and a dog park.
- About 12 km from Tocumen airport via the Corredor Sur.
- Plenty of furnished options, ideal for people relocating for work.
Things to know
- Rents and sale prices among the highest in the city.
- No Metro station (nearest ~3 km); car- and toll-road dependent.
- Rush-hour traffic at the Corredor Sur exits.
- High HOA fees in amenity-heavy towers.
Reference prices · October 2026
Apartments for rent in Costa del Este: prices
| Type | Asking range /month | Most common |
|---|---|---|
| 2-bedroom apartment | $1,350 – $3,600 | ~$2,300 |
| 3-bedroom apartment | $1,300 – $3,750 | — |
| 4-bedroom apartment (oceanfront) | $4,800 – $6,000 | — |
| House in a gated community | $2,900 – $9,500 | $4,000 – $6,500 |
Apartments and houses for sale in Costa del Este: prices
| Type | Asking range |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom apartment (83–125 m²) | $323,700 – $442,000 |
| 3-bedroom apartment (98–300 m²) | $187,000 – $715,000 (Nexo median: $505,000; cheapest at PH Green Bay) |
| 4-bedroom apartment (Vitri, Madero…) | $718,000 – $989,000 |
| House (Costa Bay, Costa Serena, Royal Pacific…) | $770,000 – $3,000,000 (most between $1.1 and $1.85 million) |
Asking-price ranges from real-estate listings checked in October 2026, plus Nexo medians (Q2 and September 2026); they are not closing prices or an appraisal. For closings, Nexo Living reports a $445,000 median title transfer in August 2026 and $2,503/m² in September. HOA fees seen in listings run from about $200 to over $500 per month in towers.
Sources (listings checked in October 2026): Nexo – Costa del Este, mercado Q2 2026, Nexo – Alquiler San Francisco vs. Costa del Este (sep 2026), Nexo – Traspasos por zona, agosto 2026, Nexo Living – Informe septiembre 2026, Encuentra24 – alquiler en Costa del Este, Compreoalquile – Costa del Este, Fábrega Realty – Costa Bella, Yapo – PH Parkside.
Getting around Costa del Este
- By car: the Corredor Sur links Costa del Este with Punta Pacífica, downtown and Tocumen airport (~12 km). The Costa del Este toll booth costs $0.50 for cars (ENA), paid with Panapass. A widening project with barrier-free "Free Flow" tolling is under environmental review.
- Bus: MiBus routes such as E664 (Costa del Este–San Miguelito Metro), E537, S662, S447 and S487 enter the area (Costa Azul and Torre Zeus stops, per Moovit). At the western entrance on Vía Cincuentenario, routes C640 and C641 run to Panamá Viejo, Cinta Costera and Albrook.
- Metro: there is no station inside Costa del Este. The nearest are Villa Lucre and Cincuentenario (Line 2), about 3 km as the crow flies; route E664 connects to Cincuentenario Metro.
Utilities in Costa del Este
- 💡Electricity
- ENSA (Elektra Noreste)
ENSA: the whole Juan Díaz district is in its concession (maintenance notices for Costa del Este). - 🚰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 or 100 lb cylinders (Tropigas, Panagas). Tall towers often have central gas run by the building or do not allow cylinders: 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 Costa del Este
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 Aria — Condo building (PH)
- PH Green Bay — Condo building (PH)
- PH Ocean One — Condo building (PH)
- PH Ocean Two — Condo building (PH)
- PH Park View — Condo building (PH)
- PH Parkside — Condo building (PH)
- PH Pearl at the Sea — Condo building (PH)
- PH Regalia — Condo building (PH)
- PH The Regent — Condo building (PH)
- PH Vitri — Condo building (PH)
- Residencial Antigua — Gated community
- Residencial Costa Azul — Gated community
- Residencial Costa Bay — Gated community
- Residencial Costa Bella — Gated community
- Residencial Costa Serena — Gated community
- Residencial Royal Pacific — Gated community
Places in Costa del Este
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 Costa del Este
- Boston School International — IB international school, ages 3–18 (preschool to diploma). Fees not published.
- Academia Interamericana de Panamá (AIP) — Bilingual, pre-K to 12th grade. Monthly tuition $625 (PK–K) to $850 (10th–12th), 10 payments; enrollment $800.
- Colegio San Agustín — Catholic (Augustinian Recollects), preschool to 12th grade, in Costa del Este since 2001. Fees: contact the school.
- The Casco School – Costa del Este — Bilingual British school, preschool and primary (ages 3–11). From $6,609/yr (preschool) and $9,379/yr (primary).
- ABCnMe Preschool — Nursery and preschool (ages 3–5) with structured English. Fees not published.
Supermarkets in Costa del Este
- Riba Smith Costa del Este — Mon–Sat 7 am–10 pm; Sun 8 am–10 pm. Online orders for delivery or pickup.
- Super 99 Costa del Este — Daily 6 am–11 pm; phone 323-8834.
- Supermercados Rey Costa del Este — Daily 7 am–10 pm (per its map listing).
- Felipe Motta Costa del Este — Wine, spirits and gourmet. Mon–Thu 8 am–9 pm; Fri–Sat until 10 pm; Sun 10 am–6 pm.
- Foodie Market (Town Center) — Gourmet market inside Town Center. Mon–Fri 7 am–8 pm; Sat–Sun 8 am–8 pm.
Transport in Costa del Este
- Paradas MiBus Costa Azul (I y R) — Routes E537, S662, S447 and S487 (Corredor Sur, 24 de Diciembre, La Siesta, 5 de Mayo, Llano Bonito).
- Parada MiBus Torre Zeus (R) — Route E664 Costa del Este–San Miguelito Metro, via the Cincuentenario Metro stop.
- Paradas MiBus Entrada Costa del Este (I y R) — Routes C640 and C641 towards Panamá Viejo, El Balboa, Cinta Costera and Albrook.
- Estación Villa Lucre (Metro Línea 2) — Line 2; ~3.1 km from Town Center and ~2.7 km from Costa Azul (straight line). Fare $0.50.
- Estación Cincuentenario (Metro Línea 2) — Line 2; ~2.7 km from The Regent and ~3.4 km from Town Center; route E664 reaches the Cincuentenario Metro stop.
Gyms & sports in Costa del Este
- PowerClub Costa del Este — Mon–Fri 5 am–10 pm; Sat 6 am–6 pm; PowerFIT and group classes. Price not published.
- Smart Fit Atrio Costa del Este — Smart plan $38.99 + tax/month, no contract; Black plan $34.99 + tax/month with 12-month term.
- Strong Pack CrossFit — CrossFit-affiliated box with a free trial class. Prices not published.
- Panama Padel Academy 2 — 8 covered padel courts; Mon–Fri 6 am–11 pm, Sat–Sun 7 am–8 pm; book on Playtomic.
Parks & recreation in Costa del Este
- Parque Felipe Motta — 16.2 ha with lagoon, soccer fields and ~1.7 km of paths; private park open to the public by day.
- Paseo del Mar (malecón de Costa del Este) — Nearly 4 km bayfront boardwalk; for walking, running, skating, cycling and leashed dogs.
- Paseo del Río — 2.5 ha park with a short bike path, 8 minutes' walk from Town Center.
- Parque Costa del Este — Neighborhood park of ~5,700 m² by Avenida Centenario.
- El Patio (parque para perros) — 2,500+ m² dog park with restaurant, bar and pet shop; membership-based.
Clinics & health in Costa del Este
- Hospital Pacífica Salud – Costa del Este — Private hospital with 24/7 emergency care (adults and children); emergencies 204-8184.
- Laboratorio Clínico Fernández – Costa del Este — Clinical lab. Mon–Fri 6:30 am–6 pm; Sat 7:30 am–12:30 pm.
- Farmacia Metro Plus Costa del Este — Pharmacy at Sky Plaza. Mon–Sat 6:30 am–9:30 pm; Sun 8 am–8 pm.
Restaurants in Costa del Este
- Nación Sushi Costa del Este — Sushi and Asian cooking; about $23 per person; pet-friendly terrace.
- Ciao Ragazzi Costa del Este — Italian and pizza; about $25 per person; terrace for small dogs.
- Nazca 21 Costa del Este — Peruvian and international; about $25 per person; online booking.
- Los Años Locos Costa del Este — Argentine steakhouse; about $41 per person.
- Gentile Gourmet — International and Mediterranean; about $27 per person.
Pet friendly
- Paseo del Mar (malecón de Costa del Este) — Nearly 4 km bayfront boardwalk; for walking, running, skating, cycling and leashed dogs.
- El Patio (parque para perros) — 2,500+ m² dog park with restaurant, bar and pet shop; membership-based.
- Atrio Mall — Pet-friendly mall: leashed pets in stores and common areas. Mon–Sat 10 am–8 pm; Sun 11 am–6 pm.
- Vets – Costa del Este — Vet clinic with grooming, pet hotel and shop. Mon–Fri 7 am–6 pm.
- Nación Sushi Costa del Este — Sushi and Asian cooking; about $23 per person; pet-friendly terrace.
- Ciao Ragazzi Costa del Este — Italian and pizza; about $25 per person; terrace for small dogs.
🐾 Pet friendly
Pet-friendly Costa del Este
Costa del Este is one of the most pet-friendly areas in the city: wide sidewalks, the Paseo del Mar boardwalk, El Patio dog park across from Town Center and Atrio Mall, which welcomes leashed pets in its stores. Pet Friendly Panamá lists 23 verified places in the area. Each condo has its own pet rules: if you need a dog-friendly apartment, tell us in your request.
Costa del Este FAQ
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Costa del Este?
In October 2026, 2-bedroom apartments were listed at about $1,350–$3,600 per month, with a $2,300 median per Nexo; furnished units cost more (median $2,800 vs. $1,950 unfurnished in Q2). 3-bedroom units ran from about $1,300 (PH Green Bay) to $3,750 and oceanfront 4-bedrooms $4,800–$6,000. These are asking prices, not closing prices.
How much does it cost to buy in Costa del Este?
3-bedroom apartments were listed at about $187,000 (PH Green Bay) to $715,000 (Nexo median $505,000, about $2,610/m²); 2-bedrooms from $323,700. Houses in gated communities ran $770,000 to $3 million. Nexo reports actual August 2026 transfers with a $445,000 median.
Is Costa del Este a good area for expats?
It is one of the top choices: it has international schools (Boston School International with IB, British The Casco School), a private hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine International with a 24-hour ER, supermarkets with imported goods, a boardwalk and multinational offices, and it is ~12 km from the airport. The main downside is cost.
Is there a Metro station in Costa del Este?
No. The nearest stations are Villa Lucre and Cincuentenario on Line 2, about 3 km as the crow flies. MiBus routes run inside the area (e.g., E664, which reaches Cincuentenario Metro), but most residents drive via the Corredor Sur.
Is Costa del Este part of Juan Díaz?
Yes. Costa del Este is in the Juan Díaz district (corregimiento) of the District of Panama, near the Parque Lefevre boundary at its western entrance. This is useful for municipal paperwork and when checking a property's registered address.
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