Beachfront Mansion Buenaventura Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.43 - Revenue
- $152,760
- Occupancy
- 38.7%
- Daily rate
- $1,824
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in El Chirú brought in US$20,525 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 43% more than the national average of $14,386.
The short answer
El Chirú earns on price rather than volume. Listings averaged $332 a night and were booked on 27% of available nights, against $150 and 38% for the national average.
Timing matters: in January, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.7 times as much as in October, usually the slowest.
AirROI tracked 81 active listings in El Chirú. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 7% while the number of active listings grew 56%.
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Gross bookings per El Chirú listing averaged $20,525 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Panama average: $14,386), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average El Chirú listing brings in $4,130 in January, its best month, and $1,520 in October, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 33% 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 3.5 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.
January earns about 2.7 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.
January 2026 led on revenue. Nightly rates peaked in December 2025 and bookings in February 2026, so the best-paying month is not always the busiest or the priciest.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $2,324 | 23.7% | $339 | $77 | 17 days | 3.1 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $2,016 | 20.2% | $345 | $65 | 19 days | 3.8 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $3,357 | 30.5% | $362 | $112 | 31 days | 3.9 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $3,868 | 32.2% | $388 | $125 | 76 days | 5.2 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $4,293 | 42.1% | $375 | $138 | 47 days | 5.6 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $3,358 | 44.5% | $384 | $120 | 46 days | 5 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $2,459 | 29.1% | $357 | $79 | 31 days | 3.5 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $2,571 | 29.1% | $355 | $86 | 28 days | 3.6 nights |
| May 2026 | $1,788 | 23.3% | $310 | $58 | 15 days | 2.6 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $1,976 | 27.6% | $319 | $66 | 20 days | 3.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $3,559 | 38.6% | $325 | $115 | 31 days | 5.3 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $2,202 | 23.9% | $321 | $71 | 34 days | 3.6 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.
The typical El Chirú listing earns about $1,950 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb estimator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average El Chirú Airbnb took in $20,525 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,180 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 $2,060 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $1,040 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,260 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $1,010 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 | $19,485 | $33,730 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay5% of El Chirú bookings | $1,040 | $1,790 |
| Gross bookings | $20,525 | $35,520 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 93% of El Chirú listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$2,990 | −$5,180 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$1,040 | −$1,790 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$1,030 | −$1,780 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$410 | −$710 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$620 | −$1,070 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$210 | −$210 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −$100 | −$100 |
| 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 | −$6,400 | −$10,840 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $14,125about $1,180 a month | $24,680about $2,060 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from El Chirú'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 El Chirú 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 $2,960 a month, against $1,710 for the average one.
Occupancy
El Chirú listings were booked on 27% of the nights they were open over the past year, 11 percentage points below the Panama average (38%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 42% in February and falls to 18% in October.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.6 times as often as the bottom quarter.
February is usually the busiest month in El Chirú, October the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 27% 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 El Chirú, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $332 over the past year, about 2.2 times the Panama average of $150. In a typical year, rates peak in December at about $395 and bottom out in September and October at about $325.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.7 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
December rates run 21% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month ADR of $332 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 El Chirú it averaged $92 over the past year, from about $49 in a typical October to about $133 in a typical January.
Per open night, by tier:
January RevPAR is about 2.7 times October's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
Seasonality
El Chirú has two high seasons, July and November–February, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from August to October and slows again in May and June.
Average revenue by month in El Chirú
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | High season | $4,130 |
| February | High season | $3,580 |
| March | Shoulder season | $3,090 |
| April | Shoulder season | $2,770 |
| May | Low season | $1,960 |
| June | Low season | $2,260 |
| July | High season | $3,410 |
| August | Low season | $2,580 |
| September | Low season | $2,230 |
| October | Low season | $1,520 |
| November | High season | $3,200 |
| December | High season | $3,710 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonJuly, November–February | $3,610 | 36% | $367 |
| Shoulder seasonMarch–April | $2,930 | 32% | $360 |
| Low seasonMay–June, August–October | $2,110 | 24% | $330 |
Guests book El Chirú stays 38 days ahead on average (about five weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 64 days ahead, and September stays closest to arrival, about 13 days. A typical December booking is made in mid-October.
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 38 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 81 active listings in El Chirú 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 El Chirú.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks six El Chirú neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by El Chirú Beach, Anton Valley and Cerro Gaital. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| El Chirú Beach | A tranquil beach destination known for its beautiful sands and warm waters. Ideal for tourists seeking relaxation, water sports, and a peaceful environment. | El Chirú Beach, Snorkeling spots, Surfing areas, Local seafood restaurants |
| Anton Valley | A charming mountain area known for its cooler climate and stunning natural beauty. Popular among eco-tourists and adventure seekers. | La India Dormida, Hiking trails, Hot springs, Local artisan market |
| Cerro Gaital | Part of a national park offering breathtaking views and diverse flora and fauna. A great spot for nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts. | Cerro Gaital National Park, Bird watching, Biodiversity trails |
| Santa Clara | A family-friendly beach area with stunning sunsets and various accommodation options. It’s perfect for family vacations and romantic getaways. | Santa Clara Beach, Water sports, dining options, Beachfront resorts |
| Penonome | A town rich in culture and history, offering visitors a glimpse of Panamanian life. Ideal for tourists looking for a more authentic experience. | Local cultural festivals, Historical sites, Artisan workshops |
| Coclé Valley | Known for its agricultural landscape, perfect for those interested in eco-tourism and learning about local farming practices. | Coffee plantations, Nature tours, Trekking, Local farms |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Almost every Airbnb in El Chirú is an entire home: 98% of listings, with private rooms at 2%. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 73%, about 2.8 times the share of houses (26%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
El Chirú Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 97.5% | 79 |
| Private room | 2.5% | 2 |
Listings by property type
El Chirú Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 72.8% | 59 |
| House | 25.9% | 21 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 1.2% | 1 |
Most El Chirú homes are built for groups: 58% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, though two-bedroom homes are the most common single size (32%).
El Chirú entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 10.1% | 8 |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.6% | 25 |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.1% | 19 |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.8% | 22 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.3% | 5 |
A typical two-bedroom home in El Chirú earned $13,300 over the past year, against $16,300 for a four-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 25 | $13,300 | $15,800 | $202 | 28% |
| 3 bedrooms | 19 | $7,920 | $14,800 | $315 | 24% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22 | $16,300 | $24,900 | $424 | 25% |
El Chirú is a group-trip market: 44% of listings sleep eight or more guests, about 1.7 times the share of the next most common size, six guests (27%).
El Chirú listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 3 guests | 3.8% | 3 |
| 4 guests | 12.7% | 10 |
| 5 guests | 3.8% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 26.6% | 21 |
| 7 guests | 8.9% | 7 |
| 8+ guests | 44.3% | 35 |
El Chirú hosts set up an average of 4.9 beds per listing. Only 46% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Pools are close to standard in El Chirú: 96% of listings have one, and 68% offer beach access.
Share of El Chirú listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most El Chirú guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 34% of those who left reviews live outside Panama, led by visitors from the United States and Canada. Guests speak a mix of languages: Spanish leads at 43%, followed by English and French.
66% of El Chirú guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where El Chirú guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Panama City | 47.0% |
| Quito | 2.1% |
| Bogotá | 1.5% |
Where El Chirú guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Panama | 65.7% |
| United States | 11.6% |
| Canada | 4.3% |
| Colombia | 3.5% |
| Ecuador | 1.8% |
Languages spoken by El Chirú guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.3% |
| English | 39.4% |
| French | 5.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.9% |
| Italian | 3.2% |
El Chirú Airbnbs average 4.79 stars, and 40% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.74, against 4.90 for location.
Location scores highest in El Chirú; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.82 |
| Cleanliness | 4.78 |
| Communication | 4.86 |
| Location | 4.90 |
| Check-in | 4.83 |
| Value | 4.74 |
Booking patterns
94% of El Chirú listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 9% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 36% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year El Chirú listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 70.4% | 57 |
| 181-270 days | 23.5% | 19 |
| 91-180 days | 6.2% | 5 |
Days a year El Chirú listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 8.6% | 7 |
| 91-180 days | 22.2% | 18 |
| 31-90 days | 33.3% | 27 |
| 1-30 days | 35.8% | 29 |
The average El Chirú booking lasts 4.3 nights, longest in December and shortest in September. Listings took about 15 bookings each over the year, some 1,170 in all. About two-thirds of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m.; check-out is split almost evenly between 11 a.m. and noon.
Average length of stay by month in El Chirú
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than nine in ten listings in El Chirú accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by El Chirú 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 El Chirú, used by 32% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 36% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of El Chirú listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
More than eight in ten El Chirú listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $57. Spread over the average stay of 4.3 nights, that adds roughly $13 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 5% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in El Chirú, a seven-bedroom home, took in $153,000 over the past year, about 7.4 times the city's average of $20,500.
Beachfront Mansion Buenaventura Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.43
Buenaventura Beach House/Lake View Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.80
Cozy Lagoon View Apartment | BBQ Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Laguna Fun and Sun: Your Escape Awaits Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.85
Beach house for families with a pool. Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.85
Beach apartment in BUENAVENTURA Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.88 Only 5% of El Chirú listings are classed as professionally managed, though 35% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 52% of listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 21% 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
El Chirú out-earns every one of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 40 km; the best of them, Distrito San Carlos, averaged about 27% less per listing. Nueva Gorgona was the busiest, booked on 34% of nights against 27% in El Chirú.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Hato 3 km | 166 | $12,080 | $214 | 27% |
| Farallon 4 km | 187 | $10,914 | $193 | 25% |
| Bijao 13 km | 33 | $8,514 | $188 | 21% |
| Distrito de San Carlos 26 km | 63 | $14,826 | $172 | 30% |
| Distrito San Carlos 26 km | 264 | $14,967 | $212 | 26% |
| El Valle 29 km | 152 | $13,020 | $160 | 32% |
| Coronado 37 km | 190 | $11,656 | $177 | 28% |
| Nueva Gorgona 40 km | 207 | $11,741 | $148 | 34% |
FAQ
An active El Chirú Airbnb grossed US$20,525 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 81 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in US$3,380 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of El Chirú listings earn between US$939 and US$3,380 in a typical month, and the top tenth US$5,710 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 El Chirú were booked on 27% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 38% for the national average. February is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in El Chirú cost US$332 before fees. Half of listings charge between US$175 and US$395, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active El Chirú 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 El Chirú Airbnb grossed US$20,525 in the 12 months to September 2026, 43% above the national average of US$14,386. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, US$14,125 a year (about US$1,180 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$2,060 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
January usually pays best, averaging US$4,130 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 El Chirú listing was open to book earned US$92 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$154 or more.
El Chirú stays were booked 38 days (about five weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average El Chirú Airbnb stay lasted 4.3 nights over the past year. A listing took 15 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate El Chirú Airbnbs 4.79 out of 5 on average. Guests score location highest and value lowest.
El Chirú Beach, Anton Valley and Cerro Gaital draw the most short-term rental interest in El Chirú. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 81 active Airbnb listings in El Chirú as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Rio Hato, 3 km away.
In El Chirú, more than eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about US$57.
Method
Figures on this page cover 81 active Airbnb listings in El Chirú 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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