Sand Dollar Villa by the sea at Boca Chica Panama Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.95 - Revenue
- $66,979
- Occupancy
- 58.0%
- Daily rate
- $315
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Boca Chica brought in US$15,388 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 78% more than the Chiriquí average of $8,629.
The short answer
Rates in Boca Chica run ahead of the Chiriquí average, with bookings close to it. Listings averaged $234 a night and were booked on 30% of available nights, against $105 and 32% for the Chiriquí average.
June, usually the best month, brings in about 85% more per listing than October, usually the slowest. With only 30 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 30 active listings, Boca Chica is the eighth-largest of 12 Chiriquí markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Boca Chica listing averaged $15,388 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Chiriquí average: $8,629), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Boca Chica listing brings in $2,660 in June, its best month, and $1,440 in October, its slowest. Both ends are close calls: June leads July by 4%, and October sits just 3% below November, so either pair can swap places in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 32% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 5.1 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
June earns about 1.9 times what October does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in August 2026 and bookings in February 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest. Across the past two years, June is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $1,964 | 29.7% | $177 | $65 | 27 days | 4.2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $1,508 | 34.1% | $177 | $49 | 21 days | 6.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $1,202 | 21.3% | $177 | $40 | 32 days | 2.3 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $2,342 | 36.1% | $181 | $76 | 104 days | 8.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $2,190 | 38.3% | $184 | $71 | 79 days | 5.4 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,784 | 49.5% | $182 | $99 | 95 days | 6.3 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,884 | 30.4% | $183 | $61 | 65 days | 3.6 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,398 | 40.0% | $184 | $80 | 36 days | 5.1 nights |
| May 2026 | $2,142 | 29.6% | $204 | $69 | 38 days | 4.7 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $3,351 | 35.3% | $213 | $112 | 46 days | 3.9 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $3,474 | 34.8% | $222 | $112 | 77 days | 4.2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $1,785 | 27.5% | $222 | $58 | 50 days | 2.4 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Boca Chica home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb calculator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Boca Chica Airbnb took in $15,388 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $890 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about $1,850 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $630 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $950 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $770 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | $14,758 | $30,160 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay4% of Boca Chica bookings | $630 | $1,290 |
| Gross bookings | $15,388 | $31,450 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 93% of Boca Chica listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$2,260 | −$4,610 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$630 | −$1,290 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$770 | −$1,570 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$310 | −$630 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$460 | −$940 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$150 | −$150 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$80 | −$80 |
| Management$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | $0 | $0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | $0 | $0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | $0 | $0 |
| Total running costsAbout 26% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −$4,660 | −$9,270 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $10,728about $890 a month | $22,180about $1,850 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Boca Chica's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Boca Chica home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about $2,620 a month, against $1,280 for the average one.
Occupancy
Boca Chica listings were booked on 30% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the Chiriquí average (32%) and 8 points below the Panama average (38%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 24% in September to 49% in February.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about four times as often as the bottom quarter.
February is usually the busiest month in Boca Chica, September the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 30% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Boca Chica, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $234 over the past year, about 2.2 times the Chiriquí average of $105 and about 56% above the Panama average of $150. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in July and August at about $200 and bottom out in February and September at about $180.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 5.3 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 12% above February's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $234 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Boca Chica it averaged $67 over the past year, from about $46 in a typical October to about $89 in a typical June.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
June RevPAR is about twice October's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Seasonality
With only 30 active listings, the monthly pattern in Boca Chica is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in June and bottom out in October.
Average revenue by month in Boca Chica
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $2,100 |
| February | $2,230 |
| March | $1,980 |
| April | $2,230 |
| May | $1,810 |
| June | $2,660 |
| July | $2,560 |
| August | $1,670 |
| September | $1,560 |
| October | $1,440 |
| November | $1,480 |
| December | $2,510 |
Guests book Boca Chica stays 55 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 84 days ahead, and May stays closest to arrival, about 28 days. A typical December booking is made in late September.
December stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 55 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 30 active listings in Boca Chica display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Boca Chica.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks six Boca Chica neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Boca Chica Beach, Isla Boca Brava and Bajo Grande. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Chica Beach | Stunning waterfront area known for its beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters. Popular among tourists for beach activities, water sports, and relaxation, making it a prime destination for vacation rentals. | Boca Chica Beach, Dolphin Bay, Isla Boca Brava, Fishing expeditions, Snorkeling tours |
| Isla Boca Brava | A picturesque island just offshore from Boca Chica, known for its lush tropical environment and serene atmosphere. Ideal for eco-tourism and hosting retreats, attracting those looking for peaceful getaways. | Beachfront cabanas, Eco-lodges, Wildlife watching, Kayaking, Isla Boca Brava beaches |
| Bajo Grande | A tranquil, less crowded area that offers a glimpse into local life in Chiriquí. Popular with tourists seeking an authentic experience away from the hustle and bustle of tourist hotspots. | Rural landscapes, Local markets, Traditional cuisine, Scenic views |
| Chiriquí Gulf National Park | A protected area that features stunning natural landscapes, rich biodiversity, and opportunities for adventure tourism. Attracts nature lovers and eco-tourists to the area. | Hiking trails, Bird watching, Diverse flora and fauna, Islands exploration, Camping sites |
| Puerto Pedregal | A small town near Boca Chica, offering local charm and a gateway to offshore islands. Unique accommodations here can draw in people looking for local experiences and boating activities. | Local fishing spots, Boat tours, Cultural experiences |
| Los Bongo | An emerging area with beautiful landscapes and local farm stays. Suitable for those interested in agritourism and a unique stay experience, appealing to families and groups. | Agricultural tours, Local farms, Hiking trails, Natural attractions |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Boca Chica is a room-rental market as much as a whole-home one: private rooms account for 43% of listings, against 57% for entire homes. Houses are the most common property type at 70%, about 2.6 times the share of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (27%).
Private rooms are a large share of supply
Boca Chica Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 56.7% | 17 |
| Private room | 43.3% | 13 |
Listings by property type
Boca Chica Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 70.0% | 21 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 26.7% | 8 |
| Apartment/Condo | 3.3% | 1 |
The most common size among Boca Chica's 17 entire homes with a bedroom count is two bedrooms (6 homes).
Boca Chica entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 17.6% | 3 |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.3% | 6 |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.5% | 4 |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.8% | 2 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.8% | 2 |
The most common capacity in Boca Chica is four guests (29% of listings), and 43% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 21 listings with a guest capacity on file (70% of the market).
Boca Chica listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 9.5% | 2 |
| 3 guests | 19.0% | 4 |
| 4 guests | 28.6% | 6 |
| 6 guests | 14.3% | 3 |
| 7 guests | 4.8% | 1 |
| 8+ guests | 23.8% | 5 |
Boca Chica hosts set up an average of 2.9 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 43% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Pools are common in Boca Chica: 67% of listings have one, and 60% offer beach access.
Share of Boca Chica listings with each common amenity
Guests
Boca Chica runs on foreign visitors: 84% of guests who left reviews live outside Panama. The United States leads with 32% of reviewers, ahead of Canada at 10%. Guests speak a mix of languages: English leads at 39%, followed by Spanish and French.
84% of Boca Chica guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Boca Chica guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Panama City | 5.7% |
| Boquete | 3.8% |
| London | 1.9% |
| Santa Fe | 1.9% |
| Berlin | 1.9% |
Where Boca Chica guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| United States | 31.8% |
| Panama | 16.4% |
| Canada | 10.0% |
| Germany | 10.0% |
| France | 9.1% |
Languages spoken by Boca Chica guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| English | 39.3% |
| Spanish | 25.9% |
| French | 17.0% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Italian | 4.5% |
Boca Chica Airbnbs average 4.84 stars, and 53% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.76, against 4.93 for check-in.
Check-in scores highest in Boca Chica; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.88 |
| Cleanliness | 4.80 |
| Communication | 4.89 |
| Location | 4.91 |
| Check-in | 4.93 |
| Value | 4.76 |
Booking patterns
About nine in ten Boca Chica listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 10% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 33% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Boca Chica listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 70.0% | 21 |
| 181-270 days | 20.0% | 6 |
| 91-180 days | 10.0% | 3 |
Days a year Boca Chica listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 10.0% | 3 |
| 91-180 days | 23.3% | 7 |
| 31-90 days | 33.3% | 10 |
| 1-30 days | 33.3% | 10 |
The average Boca Chica booking lasts 6 nights, longest in December and shortest in September. Listings took about 14 bookings each over the year. Nearly half of listings that give a check-in time set it at 2 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Boca Chica
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly three-quarters of listings in Boca Chica accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Boca Chica listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Boca Chica, used by 37% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. More than four in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 37% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.
Cancellation policies of Boca Chica listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than a quarter of Boca Chica listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is $56, and some higher fees lift the average to $84. Spread over the average stay of 6 nights, that adds roughly $9 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 4% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Boca Chica, a three-bedroom home, took in $67,000 over the past year, about 4.4 times the city's average of $15,400.
Sand Dollar Villa by the sea at Boca Chica Panama Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.95
On the Beach Villa in Boca Chica! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Beautiful Bay Oceanview Villa Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Dream house with beach access Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
An all inclusive remote villa near Playa Hermosa Entire home · 5 bedrooms
Casa Bonita at Hermosa Bay, Chiriqui. Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00 Fewer than 1% of Boca Chica listings are classed as professionally managed, though 47% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run four in ten listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 27% of listings accept Instant Book. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 93% of listings.
Nearby markets
Boca Chica out-earns every one of the seven nearby markets in the table, all within 70 km; the best of them, Jaramillo, averaged about 9% less per listing.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Sur 36 km | 31 | $2,766 | $39 | 28% |
| David 36 km | 96 | $3,479 | $46 | 30% |
| Alto Boquete 61 km | 216 | $6,626 | $88 | 30% |
| Jaramillo 66 km | 49 | $13,989 | $118 | 40% |
| Boquete 67 km | 80 | $9,700 | $124 | 38% |
| Bajo Boquete 68 km | 161 | $11,743 | $120 | 35% |
| Los Naranjos 70 km | 72 | $9,487 | $113 | 32% |
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FAQ
An active Boca Chica Airbnb grossed US$15,388 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 30 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in US$3,150 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Boca Chica listings earn between US$607 and US$3,150 in a typical month, and the top tenth US$4,660 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Boca Chica were booked on 30% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 32% for the Chiriquí average. February is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Boca Chica cost US$234 before fees. Half of listings charge between US$57 and US$205; a few high-priced homes pull the average above that range.
None of the active Boca Chica listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Boca Chica Airbnb grossed US$15,388 in the 12 months to September 2026, 78% above the Chiriquí average of US$8,629. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, US$10,728 a year (about US$890 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about US$1,850 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
June usually pays best, averaging US$2,660 per active listing over the past two years, and October usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Boca Chica listing was open to book earned US$67 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made US$119 or more.
Boca Chica stays were booked 55 days (about eight weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Boca Chica Airbnb stay lasted 6 nights over the past year. A listing took 14 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Boca Chica Airbnbs 4.84 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and value lowest.
Boca Chica Beach, Isla Boca Brava and Bajo Grande draw the most short-term rental interest in Boca Chica. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 30 active Airbnb listings in Boca Chica as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is David Sur, 36 km away.
In Boca Chica, more than a quarter of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is US$56, and some higher fees lift the average to US$84.
Method
Figures on this page cover 30 active Airbnb listings in Boca Chica from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. Money figures are in U.S. dollars. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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