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Plaza Fontabella is an upscale open-air lifestyle retail center in Zona 10, Guatemala Citys affluent Zona Rosa district, featuring neo-colonial design with cobbled streets, fountains, and plazas evoking European charm. Opened in 2014, it offers 25,000 sqm of gross leasable area across two levels, housing 80 stores.

Tenant mix comprises 50% fashion and accessories including brands like Longchamp and local boutiques, 35% food and beverage with outlets such as Applebees and Pollo Campero, and 15% entertainment and services anchored by Cinemark cinema. Occupancy rate is 93% as of 2025, indicating solid demand. Daily footfall averages 6,000-8,000 visitors, rising to peaks on weekends and evenings, with annual visitors at 1,500,000 and average dwell time of 90 minutes.

Rents range from $25-40 per sqm per month for prime spaces, supported by 3-5 year lease terms and 5-7% annual escalations.

Accessibility benefits from proximity to major avenues like Avenida Las Americas, though traffic congestion presents challenges.

Market position leverages high office density and upper-middle-class demographics, but contends with saturation in luxury retail.

Leasing advantages include vibrant ambiance, event-driven traffic contributing 25% to visits, and secure environment with CCTV, appealing to professionals and tourists. Potential drawbacks involve reliance on discretionary spending vulnerable to economic pressures and competition from larger malls.

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Hours of Operation

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Monday10:00 AM — 08:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM — 08:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM — 08:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM — 08:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM — 08:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM — 08:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM — 07:00 PM
Holiday Hours

Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.

4a Avenida 12-59, Guatemala City, Guatemala

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Demographics

Zona 10s demographics feature 1,200,000 residents within 5 km, average age 32 years, household size 3.5 persons, and annual income of $12,000 USD. It primarily serves upper-middle-class professionals aged 25-55 with incomes exceeding $50,000, expats, business visitors, and tourists. Consumer spending patterns include $100 annually on apparel, $500 on food and beverage, and $90 on entertainment. Population growth at 1.5% annually supports consistent retail footfall, though the profile remains sensitive to broader economic conditions in Guatemala, where retail growth is 2.5% year-over-year and cost of living index stands at 45 relative to New Yorks 100.

Competition

Faces high competition from nearby enclosed malls like Oakland Mall with 97% occupancy and broader tenant variety, as well as Pradera Concepcion offering larger scale and better anchors. Zona 10 experiences retail saturation from recent developments, contributing to rent stagnation and potential shopper diversion. E-commerce exerts medium pressure, impacting 20% of sales with 60% adoption rate among consumers. Strengths lie in unique lifestyle positioning and event integration, which enhance dwell time, but risks include intra-zone overlap in luxury categories and diluted capture rates amid 4% zone traffic growth in 2025.

Lease Terms and Risks

Base rents of $25-35 per sqm per month apply to prime locations, escalating to $40 for high-visibility spots, plus 12% turnover rent and common area maintenance fees. Standard lease durations are 3-5 years with 5-7% annual escalations; fit-out costs range $500-800 per sqm. Risks encompass economic slowdowns curbing discretionary spending, with Guatemala retail growth at 2.5% amid 3.8% inflation and currency volatility affecting import-reliant tenants. Additional challenges include seasonal footfall dips during rainy periods, traffic-related access issues, and maintenance needs for outdoor infrastructure, potentially impacting operational quality despite high security measures like guards and CCTV.

Building Details

Property Type
Shopping Centre
Gross Leasable Area
18,000
Year Built
2008
Parking Spaces
1200
Average Monthly Footfall
500,000
Owner
Fontabella S.A.
Anchor Tenants
Cinemark,Applebee's,Pollo Campero,boutiques

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
5 km radius km
Secondary Catchment Area
10-20 km radius km
Catchment area population
1,200,000 People
Population growth rate
1.5 %
Median age
32 Years
Household size
3.2 Persons
Education level (tertiary)
45.0 %

Median household income
60,000 USD annually
Unemployment rate
3.2 %
Cost of living index
120 Index (US=100)

Retail spending per capita
2,800 USD annually
Spending on apparel
600 USD annually
Spending on groceries
1,200 USD annually
Spending on electronics
400 USD annually

Annual foot traffic
6,000,000 Visitors
Dwell time
120 Minutes
Conversion rate
35.0 %
Sales per square meter
1,500 USD annually

Number of retail stores
85 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
Yes Presence
Competitor density (same category)
High Density
Tenant diversity
High Diversity
Unique Concepts
15 Concepts

Gross Leasable Area
18,000 sqm
Number of Levels
4 Levels
Average rent per square meter
30 USD/sqm/month
Vacancy rate
4.0 %
Lease term flexibility
High Flexibility
Available retail space
1,500 sqm

Proximity to main roads
Excellent Access
Public transport access
Good Access
Parking spaces
1,200 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High Traffic

E-commerce competition
Medium Competition
Click-and-collect adoption
25.0 %
Internet penetration
65.0 %

Retail crime rate
Low Rate
Security measures
Advanced Measures

Promotional events
Frequent Events
Loyalty program penetration
30.0 %
Digital signage presence
Yes Presence

Projected foot traffic growth
4.0 %
New tenant pipeline
Ongoing Pipeline
Mall expansion plans
Planned Plans
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