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Plaza Santa Catarina Pinula is a mid-sized shopping mall in Santa Catarina Pinula, Guatemala, spanning 18,000 square meters of gross leasable area across two levels, constructed in 2010. It houses 60 stores, anchored by major retailers Walmart and Paiz, complemented by local shops focusing on essentials, casual dining, and home decor. Visitor motivations include shopping (40%), dining (35%), and home decor (25%), with average monthly footfall of 66,666 and annual visitors totaling 800,000, alongside a 1.5-hour dwell time.
The property offers 500 parking spaces and benefits from high accessibility via the Carretera a El Salvador and reliable public transport. Demographic catchment within 10 km includes 750,000 residents, average age 28, household size 4.2, annual income 5,500 USD, and unemployment at 2.5%, supporting annual household retail spending of 1,200 USD.
Market position is strong with 4% annual growth potential, moderate vacancy of 10-15%, and rents at 25 USD per square meter monthly.
Leasing advantages encompass diverse tenant mix and family-oriented features like play areas, though challenges include three nearby competitors, e-commerce penetration, and medium infrastructure quality. Operational safety features CCTV and guards, with 12 events yearly, but sales per visitor data indicates 600 USD annually, reflecting balanced retail performance amid Guatemala's recovering market where sector sales rose 3.5% in 2023.
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Hours of Operation
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| Monday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM — 06:00 PM |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.
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Demographic Profile
The surrounding area of Santa Catarina Pinula features a 10 km radius population of 750,000, with an average resident age of 28 years and household sizes averaging 4.2 persons. Annual household income stands at 5,500 USD, complemented by low unemployment of 2.5% and a cost of living index of 65 relative to the US at 100. Consumer spending patterns show 1,200 USD annually on retail, 450 USD on apparel, 250 USD on dining, and 150 USD on entertainment, indicating a young, family-oriented demographic supportive of everyday retail and casual leisure, though limited disposable income may constrain luxury category growth.
Competitive Landscape
Plaza Santa Catarina Pinula holds a high market position with diverse tenant mix rated highly, but faces competition from three centers within 5 km, including Centro Comercial Gran Plaza and Pradera Concepción. Regional retail saturation in Guatemala's metro area, with occupancy rates around 92-95% in similar properties, underscores recovery post-pandemic, yet e-commerce trends at high levels pose risks to physical footfall. Strengths lie in anchor-driven traffic and local appeal, while weaknesses include potential overlap in everyday essentials categories, necessitating differentiation through events and family amenities to maintain 66,666 monthly visitors amid broader market growth of 4% annually.
Leasing and Operational Metrics
Rent levels average 25 USD per square meter monthly, with moderate leasing availability and vacancy at 10-15%, aligning with Guatemala's retail sector where sales increased 3.5% year-over-year in 2023. Accessibility is high via major roads and public transport, supported by 500 on-site parking spaces and 2,500 total in the area, though infrastructure quality is medium. Operational aspects include safety incidents at 4 per 1,000 visitors mitigated by CCTV and guards, and 12 annual events boosting engagement. Risks involve aging infrastructure since 2010 build and digital shifts, but advantages for lessees include stable footfall and growth potential, advising focus on resilient categories like groceries and dining to counter competition and economic pressures.
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