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Plaza Paitilla is a mid-tier commercial center in Panama Citys upscale Punta Paitilla neighborhood at the end of Balboa Avenue, built in 1975 with 15,000 sqm gross leasable area across 3 levels, connected to the 14-story RBS Tower. The tenant mix comprises approximately 40 stores focused on everyday essentials and professional services, including supermarkets, restaurants, coffee shops, pet stores, spas, banks, law firms, real estate agencies, and tech startups, serving local affluent residents.

Occupancy rates stand at 85-90%, with average monthly rents of $20-30 per sqm for retail spaces and $25-35 for offices, including utilities and parking, subject to 3-5% inflation escalations. Footfall averages 83,333 monthly visitors, equating to about 1 million annually, drawn primarily from a 5 km radius catchment of 150,000 people with median household incomes exceeding $50,000, average age 35, and 60% middle-upper class professionals in finance and logistics.

Accessibility benefits from nearby Multicentro bus stop, Corredor Sur toll road, and 300 parking spaces, though Balboa Avenue congestion poses challenges during peak hours. In Panamas stable economy with 6% GDP growth, the mall holds a solid market position as a neighborhood hub for niche retail and services, offering leasing advantages like flexible short-term options, quick setups without hidden fees, fiber-optic connectivity, and clauses for footfall guarantees.

However, it lacks entertainment anchors, limiting broader appeal, and faces risks from aging infrastructure requiring updates and intense competition from larger adjacent malls.

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Hours of Operation

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Monday09:00 AM — 06:00 PM
Tuesday09:00 AM — 06:00 PM
Wednesday09:00 AM — 06:00 PM
Thursday09:00 AM — 06:00 PM
Friday09:00 AM — 06:00 PM
Saturday09:00 AM — 06:00 PM
SundayClosed
Holiday Hours

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

Via España, Panamá, Panama

Insights

Demographics and Catchment Area

Punta Paitilla catchment includes 150,000 residents within 5 km radius, featuring affluent professionals, executives, and families with median household incomes over $50,000 annually, average age 35 years, and household size of 3 persons. The demographic skews 25-54 years old, with 60% urban middle-upper class in sectors like finance, logistics, and multinationals, including a notable Jewish community. This supports consistent demand for premium services, essentials, and professional offices, though tourist influx is limited compared to central districts like Casco Viejo, favoring local over transient footfall.

Competition and Market Risks

Direct competition from adjacent Multicentro Mall, with over 100,000 sqm, 150+ stores including luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, cinemas, and 10-15 million annual visitors, risks diverting traffic and poaching tenants. Additional rivalry from Multiplaza Pacific (200,000 sqm) and Albrook Mall (350,000 sqm) in a saturated Panama City market heightens negotiation pressures on rents. Economic vulnerabilities include slowdowns impacting affluent spending, post-pandemic hybrid work shifts reducing office demand, and regional saturation in professional services potentially capping sales growth.

Operational Quality and Infrastructure

Occupancy remains stable at 85-90%, with moderate monthly footfall of 83,333, 45-minute average dwell time, and 20% conversion rate, supported by safety measures like 24/7 guards, CCTV, and low crime rates. Strengths encompass ongoing renovations for 5% annual growth, high digital adoption (80% online engagement), and quarterly events boosting participation by 25%. Challenges include 1975-era aging infrastructure needing maintenance, Balboa Avenue traffic bottlenecks reducing peak-hour accessibility, and absence of entertainment drawing lower volume than mega-malls, which may affect overall performance metrics.

Building Details

Property Type
Shopping Mall
Gross Leasable Area
18,000
Year Built
1995
Parking Spaces
200
Average Monthly Footfall
83,333
Owner
Grupo Paitilla
Anchor Tenants
Riba Smith, Cinemark, Multiplaza

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
5 km radius
Secondary Catchment Area
10-20 km radius
Catchment area population
150,000 People
Population growth rate
1.5 %
Median age
35 Years
Household size
3 People
Education level (tertiary)
60.0 %

Median household income
40,000 USD
Unemployment rate
6.0 %
Cost of living index
120 Index (national=100)

Retail spending per capita
3,000 USD annual
Spending on apparel
500 USD annual
Spending on groceries
1,200 USD annual
Spending on electronics
400 USD annual

Annual foot traffic
1,000,000 Visitors
Dwell time
45 Minutes
Conversion rate
20.0 %
Sales per square meter
5,000 USD annual

Number of retail stores
40 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
Yes
Competitor density (same category)
Medium
Tenant diversity
High
Unique Concepts
Yes

Gross Leasable Area
18,000 sqm
Number of Levels
3 Levels
Average rent per square meter
30 USD/month
Vacancy rate
5.0 %
Lease term flexibility
Medium
Available retail space
1,000 sqm

Proximity to main roads
Direct Access
Public transport access
High
Parking spaces
200 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High

E-commerce competition
High
Click-and-collect adoption
30.0 %
Internet penetration
80.0 %

Retail crime rate
Low
Security measures
24/7 guards, CCTV

Promotional events
Quarterly Events
Loyalty program penetration
25.0 %
Digital signage presence
Yes

Projected foot traffic growth
5.0 %
New tenant pipeline
Ongoing
Mall expansion plans
nan
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