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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Chiriquí, Panama (2026)
Jaramillo is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Chiriquí in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 8 markets. Its listings averaged $14,000 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 40% of nights. It leads on the blend rather than on any one measure, placing 1st of 8 for occupancy, 1st of 6 for revenue growth and 2nd of 8 for revenue per listing. With 49 active listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year than those of larger ones. Bajo Boquete and Boca Chica come next.
- Markets tracked
- 12
- Active Airbnb listings
- 802
- Avg. revenue per listing
- $8,630
- Occupancy rate
- 32%
- Avg. nightly rate
- $105
- Avg. revenue, top 8 markets
- $9,250
The short answer
Chiriquí Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across Chiriquí, the 802 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $8,630 over the same period. They were booked on 32% of nights at about $105 a night; the ranking covers the 8 markets with at least 30 active listings.
The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. How the ranking works.
Where the top 8 Airbnb markets in Chiriquí are
Each dot is one of the 12 markets AirROI tracks in Chiriquí, sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.
All money figures on this page are in US dollars.
Top 8
The Top 8 Airbnb Markets in Chiriquí
Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.
| # | Market | Avg. revenue | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Jaramillo High occupancy · Growing revenue | $14,000 | 40% | |
 Bajo Boquete Large market · High occupancy | $11,700 | 35% | |
 Boca Chica High earnings · Year-round demand | $15,400 | 30% | |
| 4 |  Alto Boquete Large market | $6,630 | 30% |
| 5 |  Las Lajas High occupancy | $10,500 | 34% |
| 6 |  Los Naranjos | $9,490 | 32% |
| 7 |  David Year-round demand · Large market | $3,480 | 30% |
| 8 |  David Sur Year-round demand | $2,770 | 28% |
1. Jaramillo
Known for: High occupancy · Growing revenue
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Jaramillo - Avg. revenue
- $14,000 +9% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 40%
- Nightly rate
- $120
- Active listings
- 49
Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Chiriquí
- Revenue 2nd of 8
- Occupancy 1st of 8
- Market size 6th of 8
- Year-round 6th of 8
- Growth 1st of 6
- How it earns
- Jaramillo fills more nights than any other ranked market in Chiriquí: 40% of them, at about $120 a night. That adds up to $14,000 per listing over the year, the second-highest of the 8 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $1,240 a month; the top quarter clear $2,340 or more. Revenue per listing rose 9% over the year, the biggest gain in Chiriquí on stronger bookings rather than higher rates.
- When it earns
- Jaramillo's season runs from December to March, peaking in January at about $2,370 per listing; October, the quietest month, brings in about $1,100. Trips run long, about 7 nights on average against 5 nights for the typical market in Chiriquí, booked about 43 days ahead.
- Guest expectations
- Guests rate listings highly, 4.84 stars on average against 4.78 for the typical market in Chiriquí, so reviews set a high bar.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (79%), led by visitors from the United States, Canada and Germany.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,370 $1,100- Median listing
- $1,240/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $2,340+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 43 days
- Average stay
- 7 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 79%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
2. Bajo Boquete
Known for: Large market · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Bajo Boquete - Avg. revenue
- $11,700 −13% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 35%
- Nightly rate
- $120
- Active listings
- 161
Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Chiriquí
- Revenue 3rd of 8
- Occupancy 2nd of 8
- Market size 2nd of 8
- Year-round 5th of 8
- Growth 5th of 6
- How it earns
- Listings in Bajo Boquete are booked on 35% of nights, the second-highest occupancy of the 8 ranked markets, at about $120 a night. Listings averaged $11,700 in revenue over the year, the third-highest of the 8 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $971, and the best quarter clear $1,820. Revenue per listing fell 13% over the year as nightly rates eased 4%, in a softer year across Chiriquí.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Bajo Boquete concentrates from December to March: January earns about $2,010 per listing, about twice as much as September.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (48% of entire homes), and houses make up 34% of supply.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,010 $988- Median listing
- $971/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,820+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 46 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 54%
3. Boca Chica
Known for: High earnings · Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Boca Chica - Avg. revenue
- $15,400
- Occupancy
- 30%
- Nightly rate
- $235
- Active listings
- 30
Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Chiriquí
- Revenue 1st of 8
- Occupancy 7th of 8
- Market size 8th of 8
- Year-round 1st of 8
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Boca Chica earns on price: guests pay about $235 a night, about 2.3 times the Chiriquí average. Average revenue per listing came to $15,400, the highest of the 8 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $1,540 and a top-quarter listing $3,150 or more. With 30 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Boca Chica has two seasons, December–February and June–July. June is the strongest month at about $2,660 per listing, and October the quietest at about $1,440. Guests book early, about 55 days ahead against roughly 40 for the typical market in Chiriquí, and stay about 6 nights.
- What sells
- Big homes are common: 47% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 20% in the typical market in Chiriquí, and houses make up 70% of supply.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (84%), led by visitors from the United States, Canada and Germany.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who can furnish and price for a premium stay and want a large home for groups and families.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,660 $1,440- Median listing
- $1,540/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $3,150+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 55 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 84%
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
4. Alto Boquete
Known for: Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Alto Boquete - Avg. revenue
- $6,630 −7% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 30%
- Nightly rate
- $88
- Active listings
- 216
Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Chiriquí
- Revenue 6th of 8
- Occupancy 5th of 8
- Market size 1st of 8
- Year-round 4th of 8
- Growth 4th of 6
- How it earns
- Alto Boquete is Chiriquí's largest Airbnb market, with 216 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $6,630, the sixth-highest of the 8 ranked markets. Its place at #4 rests on market size (1st of 8) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $616 a month; the top quarter clear $1,270 or more. Revenue per listing slipped 7% over the year as nightly rates eased 7%, in a softer year across Chiriquí.
- When it earns
- In Alto Boquete, the months from December to March earn above the yearly average, led by January at about $1,290 per listing; October is the low point at about $649. Guests book later than in most of Chiriquí, about 24 days ahead against roughly 40 for the typical market in Chiriquí, so pricing close to the date matters; stays average 5 nights.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (53%), led by visitors from the United States, Canada and Germany.
- What sells
- Two-bedroom homes lead the market (37% of entire homes), and houses make up 62% of supply.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who are comfortable adjusting prices close to the date.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,290 $649- Median listing
- $616/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,270+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 24 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 53%
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
5. Las Lajas
Known for: High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Las Lajas - Avg. revenue
- $10,500 −33% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 34%
- Nightly rate
- $140
- Active listings
- 62
Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Chiriquí
- Revenue 4th of 8
- Occupancy 3rd of 8
- Market size 5th of 8
- Year-round 7th of 8
- Growth 6th of 6
- How it earns
- Las Lajas is Chiriquí's fifth-largest Airbnb market, with 62 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $10,500 in revenue over the year, the fourth-highest of the 8 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $864, and the best quarter clear $1,790. Revenue per listing fell 33% over the year as nightly rates eased 5%, in a softer year across Chiriquí. Its 62 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Las Lajas' season runs from November to March, peaking in January at about $2,530 per listing; May, the quietest month, brings in about $1,130.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (51% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 44% of supply.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,530 $1,130- Median listing
- $864/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,790+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 37 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 50%
6. Los Naranjos
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Los Naranjos - Avg. revenue
- $9,490 −5% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 32%
- Nightly rate
- $115
- Active listings
- 72
Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Chiriquí
- Revenue 5th of 8
- Occupancy 4th of 8
- Market size 4th of 8
- Year-round 8th of 8
- Growth 3rd of 6
- How it earns
- Los Naranjos is Chiriquí's fourth-largest Airbnb market, with 72 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $9,490, the fifth-highest of the 8 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $842 and a top-quarter listing $1,500 or more. Revenue per listing slipped 5% over the year even with rates 5% higher, as bookings softened. With 72 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Los Naranjos concentrates from December to April: January earns about $1,580 per listing, about 2.5 times as much as October.
- What sells
- One-bedroom homes lead the market (48% of entire homes), and houses make up 36% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who can carry costs through a quiet October.
Revenue per listing by month
$1,580 $630- Median listing
- $842/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,500+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 44 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 61%
7. David
Known for: Year-round demand · Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in David - Avg. revenue
- $3,480
- Occupancy
- 30%
- Nightly rate
- $46
- Active listings
- 96
Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Chiriquí
- Revenue 7th of 8
- Occupancy 6th of 8
- Market size 3rd of 8
- Year-round 2nd of 8
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- David is Chiriquí's third-largest Airbnb market, with 96 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $3,480 in revenue over the year, the seventh-highest of the 8 ranked markets. Its place at #7 rests on year-round demand (2nd of 8) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $305 a month; the top quarter clear $673 or more.
- When it earns
- Revenue in David peaks twice, over June–July and again over December–January; January leads at about $636 per listing, while September brings in about $335. Bookings arrive closer to the date than in most of Chiriquí, about 14 days before check-in, so pricing close to the date matters, and guests stay about 5 nights.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (44% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 53% of supply.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (62%), led by visitors from the United States, Costa Rica and Canada.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who are comfortable adjusting prices close to the date.
Revenue per listing by month
$636 $335- Median listing
- $305/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $673+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 14 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 58%
8. David Sur
Known for: Year-round demand
Top-earning Airbnb listings in David Sur - Avg. revenue
- $2,770 −4% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 28%
- Nightly rate
- $39
- Active listings
- 31
Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Chiriquí
- Revenue 8th of 8
- Occupancy 8th of 8
- Market size 7th of 8
- Year-round 3rd of 8
- Growth 2nd of 6
- How it earns
- David Sur has a milder off-season than most of Chiriquí: November, its slowest month, brings in about half of March's revenue. Average revenue per listing came to $2,770, the eighth-highest of the 8 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $225, and the best quarter clear $497. Its 31 listings make it one of the smaller ranked markets, so its figures are less settled than those of larger ones.
- When it earns
- Revenue in David Sur spikes in March, at about $539 per listing, about twice as much as November; the rest of the year sits below the monthly average. Guests book later than in most of Chiriquí, about 20 days ahead against roughly 40 for the typical market in Chiriquí, so pricing close to the date matters; stays average 6 nights.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.62 stars) trail the typical market in Chiriquí (4.78), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (58%), led by visitors from Costa Rica, the United States and Germany.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who are comfortable adjusting prices close to the date.
Revenue per listing by month
$539 $276- Median listing
- $225/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $497+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 20 days
- Average stay
- 6 nights
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
- Superhosts
- 45%
Full ranking
How All 8 Ranked Markets in Chiriquí Compare
The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.
| Jaramillo High occupancy, growing revenue | $13,989 | 40% | $118 | 47% | +9% | 49 | |
| Bajo Boquete Large market, high occupancy | $11,743 | 35% | $120 | 49% | −13% | 161 | |
| Boca Chica High earnings, year-round demand | $15,388 | 30% | $234 | 54% | – | 30 | |
| 4 | Alto Boquete Large market | $6,626 | 30% | $88 | 50% | −7% | 216 |
| 5 | Las Lajas High occupancy | $10,531 | 34% | $140 | 45% | −33% | 62 |
| 6 | Los Naranjos | $9,487 | 32% | $113 | 40% | −5% | 72 |
| 7 | David Year-round demand, large market | $3,479 | 30% | $46 | 53% | – | 96 |
| 8 | David Sur Year-round demand | $2,766 | 28% | $39 | 51% | −4% | 31 |
By measure
Chiriquí Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy
The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.
Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Chiriquí
Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Bajo Boquete #2 overall | $11,700 | |
| Las Lajas #5 overall | $10,500 | |
| Los Naranjos #6 overall | $9,490 | |
| 4 | Alto Boquete #4 overall | $6,630 |
| 5 | David #7 overall | $3,480 |
Most expensive Airbnb markets in Chiriquí by nightly rate
Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Nightly |
|---|---|---|
| Las Lajas #5 overall | $140 | |
| Bajo Boquete #2 overall | $120 | |
| Los Naranjos #6 overall | $115 | |
| 4 | Alto Boquete #4 overall | $88 |
| 5 | David #7 overall | $46 |
Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Chiriquí
Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Bajo Boquete #2 overall | 35% | |
| Las Lajas #5 overall | 34% | |
| Los Naranjos #6 overall | 32% | |
| 4 | Alto Boquete #4 overall | 30% |
| 5 | David #7 overall | 30% |
Most year-round Airbnb markets in Chiriquí
Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Slow month |
|---|---|---|
| David #7 overall | 53% | |
| Alto Boquete #4 overall | 50% | |
| Bajo Boquete #2 overall | 49% | |
| 4 | Las Lajas #5 overall | 45% |
| 5 | Los Naranjos #6 overall | 40% |
Largest Airbnb markets in Chiriquí
Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.
| # | Market | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Alto Boquete #4 overall | 216 | |
| Bajo Boquete #2 overall | 161 | |
| David #7 overall | 96 | |
| 4 | Los Naranjos #6 overall | 72 |
| 5 | Las Lajas #5 overall | 62 |
| 6 | Jaramillo #1 overall | 49 |
| 7 | David Sur #8 overall | 31 |
| 8 | Boca Chica #3 overall | 30 |
Seasonality
When Airbnbs in Chiriquí Earn the Most
January is the best month for about three-quarters of ranked markets in Chiriquí. October is the most common slowest month, in 4 markets.
January earns about twice what October does
Average revenue per listing across the 8 ranked markets in Chiriquí, by month
| Month | Avg. revenue per listing | Best month for | Highest-ranked examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $1,570 | 6 markets | Jaramillo, Bajo Boquete, Alto Boquete |
| February | $1,390 | – | – |
| March | $1,390 | 1 market | David Sur |
| April | $1,090 | – | – |
| May | $911 | – | – |
| June | $1,020 | 1 market | Boca Chica |
| July | $1,140 | – | – |
| August | $968 | – | – |
| September | $833 | – | – |
| October | $824 | – | – |
| November | $1,000 | – | – |
| December | $1,330 | – | – |
Average revenue is per listing across the ranked markets, the line in the chart above. "Best month for" counts the ranked markets whose own revenue peaks in that month.
Method
How the Ranking Works
The ranking covers the 8 markets in Chiriquí with at least 30 active Airbnb listings and data through September 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:
- Revenue per listing (35%): average revenue an active listing earned over the past 12 months.
- Occupancy (20%): share of available nights that were booked.
- Market size (20%): active listings. Bigger markets offer more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers when you sell.
- Year-round demand (15%): revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month. The latest month is left out when its bookings look incomplete.
- Growth (10%): change in revenue per listing from the year before. Markets whose boundaries changed between years are scored in the middle.
Left out: 2 markets whose data predate the latest refresh. The score measures how rentals perform. It does not include purchase prices, financing, operating costs or local short-term rental rules, which vary by address and should be checked before buying. Figures are in US dollars and match each market's own report; see the data methodology for how listings are tracked.
To check one property before buying, run its address and size through the Airbnb calculator for a revenue, occupancy and nightly-rate range from comparable listings.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Chiriquí
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Chiriquí?
Jaramillo ranks first of the 8 markets in Chiriquí in AirROI's ranking, with US$14,000 in average revenue per listing and 40% occupancy. Bajo Boquete and Boca Chica follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Chiriquí?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Bajo Boquete leads at US$11,700 a year, ahead of Las Lajas at US$10,500. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.
How much does an Airbnb make in Chiriquí?
The average active listing in Chiriquí earned US$8,630 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 32% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between US$3,480 and US$11,700 per listing. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.
What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Chiriquí?
The average listing in Chiriquí was booked on 32% of available nights over the past 12 months. Half of the ranked markets fall between 30% and 34%, so a market above about 34% sits in the top quarter. Occupancy is only half the picture: a market with lower occupancy can still earn more if its nightly rates are higher.
Where is Airbnb demand highest in Chiriquí?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Bajo Boquete has the highest occupancy, with 35% of available nights booked, followed by Las Lajas at 34%. Its listings average about US$120 a night and US$11,700 a year.
Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Chiriquí?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Las Lajas has the highest average nightly rate, about US$140, followed by Bajo Boquete at US$120. David is the least expensive, at about US$46. The average booked night in Chiriquí costs about US$105.
What is the best month for Airbnb in Chiriquí?
January is the highest-earning month for 6 of the 8 ranked markets, followed by June (1). October is the most common slowest month, in 4 of the 8 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.
Which Airbnb markets in Chiriquí earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, David has the steadiest income: its slowest month, September, still earns about half of its best. Alto Boquete follows, at 50%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
Is Airbnb still profitable in Chiriquí in 2026?
Revenue per listing grew in 1 of the 6 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it fell 6%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.
How many Airbnb listings are there in Chiriquí?
AirROI tracked 802 active Airbnb listings in Chiriquí over the 12 months to September 2026, across 12 markets. The largest ranked market is Alto Boquete, with 216 listings, followed by Bajo Boquete with 161.
Directory
All 12 Airbnb Markets in Chiriquí
Every Chiriquí city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.
A
- Alto Boquete 216 listings
B
- Bajo Boquete 161 listings
- Boca Chica 30 listings
J
- Jaramillo 49 listings
L
- Las Lajas 62 listings
- Los Agarrobos 19 listings
- Los Naranjos 72 listings
N
- Nueva California 24 listings
S
- San Pablo Viejo 20 listings
V
- Volcán 22 listings