The top green neighborhoods in Panama City

Panama city is a vibrant and growing city that is home to over 1.5 million people that with a warm tropical climate and an abundance of natural beauty, makes it a popular destination for foreigners.

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in eco-friendly living, and many neighborhoods in Panama City are surrounded and have wonderful green spaces for people and families to enjoy.

Here are the top green neighborhoods in Panama City where you can have the right balance between natural spaces and a feel of being in a vibrant city as well.

San Francisco

San Francisco is a neighborhood located in the heart of Panama City that is known for its urbanism and abundant green spaces. The neighborhood has a mix of high-rise apartments, houses, malls, schools, restaurants and commercial buildings, and it’s a popular destination for expats and locals alike.

We include San Francisco in this list for 2 reasons: its closeness to the sea but also because of Parque Omar, which is one of the largest park in Panama City and features wide green spaces with a lot of nature, and with different types of sports courts, playgrounds and amenities that are great for people and families to enjoy.

Costa del Este

Costa del Este is a planned community located just on the east side of Panama City that is known for its modern infrastructure, but also its abundance of green spaces. This area has a balanced mix of apartment buildings, houses, as well as several commercial buildings and a shopping mall.

Costa del Este is built in a way that has large green areas and the neighborhood features walking paths, and several sports fields. The neighborhood also has several other parks and green spaces, one of the parks that stands out is Parque Felipe Motta, a wonderful spacious natural park where you can enjoy the mix of fresh air with the urban architecture.

Clayton

Clayton is a neighborhood located close to Albrook in Panama City and is home to several international schools, as well as some research institutions and government agencies. But this sector also has interesting real estate apartment projects and single-family home neighborhoods.

Clayton is built around a large green areas that features walking paths, some playgrounds for kids, and several sports fields. The Metropolitan Park is just a few kilometers away from this neighborhood, which is a wonderful natural reserve which you can enjoy seeing wild-life species, birds and also hiking the different paths that the park offers.

Panamá Pacifico

While this neighborhood is not inside Panama City per se, it is located very close and it is also an attractive place to live. Panama Pacifico is a community located very close to Panama City, just across the bridge. It’s a beautiful area with large parks, sports venues and green areas, and since it is a planned community it has walking paths, playgrounds and different amenities.

Besides having multiple apartment buildings and single-family homes communities, there are also many green spaces in Panama Pacifico, including the famous trail Sendero Bunker Hills, which is a wonderful natural space where you can hike and enjoy the fresh air.

As you can see, Panama City and its near surroundings has many neighborhoods that are full of green nature, and its closeness to the urban areas gives you a great mix for your lifestyle in the city. From San Francisco’s Parque Omar with abundant green spaces to planned communities such as Costa del Este or Panama Pacífico, these neighborhoods are setting the standard for a balance between nature and urban living in Panama.