Apartment with a private pool facing the Caribbean Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.59 - Revenue
- $127,045
- Occupancy
- 36.3%
- Daily rate
- $1,027
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in María Chiquita brought in US$19,428 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 24% more than the Colón average of $15,608.
The short answer
Rates in María Chiquita run ahead of the Colón average, with bookings close to it. Listings averaged $251 a night and were booked on 25% of available nights, against $195 and 27% for the Colón average.
Timing matters: in July, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in October, usually the slowest. With only 47 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 47 active listings, María Chiquita is the largest of 4 Colón markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings shrank 13%.
Browse the live María Chiquita Airbnb market See Every María Chiquita ListingRevenue
Gross bookings per María Chiquita listing averaged $19,428 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Colón average: $15,608), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average María Chiquita listing brings in $3,090 in July, its best month, and $1,550 in October, its slowest. January runs within 4% of July, so either can come out on top 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 7.4 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.
July earns about twice 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 and nightly rate; bookings peaked in January 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $2,355 | 25.1% | $249 | $79 | 14 days | 3 nights |
| Oct 2025 | $1,640 | 19.8% | $250 | $53 | 15 days | 3.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | $2,081 | 25.9% | $254 | $69 | 27 days | 2.9 nights |
| Dec 2025 | $3,001 | 29.5% | $265 | $97 | 51 days | 3.9 nights |
| Jan 2026 | $3,031 | 34.5% | $250 | $98 | 26 days | 3.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | $2,733 | 33.9% | $248 | $98 | 36 days | 3.4 nights |
| Mar 2026 | $1,995 | 22.0% | $244 | $64 | 20 days | 2.7 nights |
| Apr 2026 | $1,794 | 23.5% | $248 | $60 | 26 days | 2.8 nights |
| May 2026 | $1,991 | 21.8% | $257 | $64 | 19 days | 4.3 nights |
| Jun 2026 | $2,018 | 22.1% | $270 | $67 | 24 days | 2.5 nights |
| Jul 2026 | $3,532 | 34.5% | $276 | $114 | 24 days | 2.9 nights |
| Aug 2026 | $2,424 | 20.1% | $262 | $78 | 27 days | 3.3 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.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole María Chiquita market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb revenue calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average María Chiquita Airbnb took in $19,428 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about $1,080 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 $3,000 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the $1,420 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about $1,200 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about $930 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 | $18,008 | $49,270 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay7% of María Chiquita bookings | $1,420 | $3,880 |
| Gross bookings | $19,428 | $53,150 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 91% of María Chiquita listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −$2,800 | −$7,670 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; $0 if you clean yourself | −$1,420 | −$3,880 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −$970 | −$2,660 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −$390 | −$1,060 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −$580 | −$1,590 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −$190 | −$190 |
| 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 | −$6,450 | −$17,150 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | $12,978about $1,080 a month | $36,000about $3,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from María Chiquita'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 María Chiquita 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 $4,430 a month, against $1,620 for the average one.
Occupancy
María Chiquita listings were booked on 25% of the nights they were open over the past year, 2 percentage points below the Colón average (27%) and 13 points below the Panama average (38%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 36% in February and falls to 19% in October.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.
February is usually the busiest month in María Chiquita, October the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 25% 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 María Chiquita, known as ADR (average daily rate), was $251 over the past year, about 29% above the Colón average of $195 and about 67% above the Panama average of $150. In a typical year, rates peak in June and July at about $265 and bottom out in September and October at about $235.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about five times the rate of the bottom quarter.
June rates run 12% above September's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
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 María Chiquita it averaged $69 over the past year, from about $50 in a typical October to about $102 in a typical February.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
February RevPAR is about twice October's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month RevPAR of $69 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
With only 47 active listings, the monthly pattern in María Chiquita is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue has tended to peak in July and bottom out in October.
Average revenue by month in María Chiquita
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
| Month | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|
| January | $2,980 |
| February | $2,840 |
| March | $2,250 |
| April | $2,140 |
| May | $1,900 |
| June | $2,060 |
| July | $3,090 |
| August | $2,230 |
| September | $2,020 |
| October | $1,550 |
| November | $2,060 |
| December | $2,850 |
Guests book María Chiquita stays 26 days ahead on average (about four weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 43 days ahead, and September stays closest to arrival, about 13 days. A typical December booking is made in early November.
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 26 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 47 active listings in María Chiquita 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 María Chiquita.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks seven María Chiquita neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Playa de María Chiquita, Corozal and Isla 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Playa de María Chiquita | A stunning beach area known for its crystal-clear waters and beautiful scenery. It's a prime location for tourists seeking a relaxing beach getaway. | Playa de María Chiquita, Snorkeling and diving spots, Local seafood restaurants, Sunset views, Nearby nature trails |
| Corozal | A peaceful area close to the water with local charm and suitable for those looking to escape the hustle. Great for retirees and families. | Beach access, Local markets, Community parks, Cultural festivals, Quiet neighborhoods |
| Isla Grande | A beautiful island nearby known for its lush vegetation and inviting beaches. Perfect for eco-tourism and adventure seekers. | Isla Grande beaches, Water sports, Wildlife observation, Local festivals, Seafood dining |
| El Cangrejo | A central neighborhood in Colón that offers a mix of residential and tourist-friendly areas. Good for those looking to explore local culture. | Historical sites, Local eateries, Cultural events, Shopping areas, Near attractions |
| Antón | A quaint area suited for families and couples, featuring a laid-back atmosphere and close proximity to nature. | Cerro La Vieja, Hiking trails, Nature parks, Family-friendly activities, Local artisan markets |
| Gatun Lake | A historic lake area that attracts nature lovers, bird watchers, and tourists seeking outdoor activities. Offers a unique experience compared to beachside stays. | Gatun Lake tours, Wildlife watching, Fishing opportunities, Historical significance, Scenic views |
| San Lorenzo | An area known for its historical fort and lush landscapes, appealing to history buffs and those looking for adventures in nature. | Fort of San Lorenzo, Hiking trails, Historical tours, Bird watching, Panama Canal views |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Every Airbnb in María Chiquita is an entire home: all 47 listings rent the whole place. Apartments and condos account for 94% of the stock; houses come next at 6%.
Every listing rents the whole place
María Chiquita Airbnb listings by room type
Apartments dominate the property mix
María Chiquita Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 93.6% | 44 |
| House | 6.4% | 3 |
One-bedroom homes are the most common size in María Chiquita (41% of entire homes), and 32% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 44 entire homes that give a bedroom count.
María Chiquita 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 4.5% | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 40.9% | 18 |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.7% | 10 |
| 3 bedrooms | 15.9% | 7 |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.4% | 5 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% | 2 |
A typical one-bedroom home in María Chiquita earned $2,720 over the past year, against $10,900 for a two-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 18 | $2,720 | $6,720 | $122 | 21% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10 | $10,900 | $16,400 | $208 | 25% |
The most common capacity in María Chiquita is four guests (43% of listings), and 47% of listings sleep six or more.
María Chiquita listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 2.1% | 1 |
| 3 guests | 2.1% | 1 |
| 4 guests | 42.6% | 20 |
| 5 guests | 6.4% | 3 |
| 6 guests | 14.9% | 7 |
| 7 guests | 6.4% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 25.5% | 12 |
María Chiquita hosts set up an average of 3.9 beds per listing, roughly two for every bedroom. Only 28% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Beach access is close to standard in María Chiquita: 96% of listings offer it, and 94% have a pool.
Share of María Chiquita listings with each common amenity
Guests
María Chiquita splits its demand between home and abroad: 53% of guests who left reviews live outside Panama, led by visitors from the United States and Canada. Guests speak a mix of languages: Spanish leads at 42%, followed by English and Portuguese.
53% of María Chiquita guests come from abroad
Where guests who left reviews live
Where María Chiquita guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Panama City | 30.0% |
| Bogotá | 2.0% |
| Colón | 1.5% |
Where María Chiquita guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Panama | 46.8% |
| United States | 18.1% |
| Canada | 3.4% |
| Colombia | 3.4% |
| Costa Rica | 3.0% |
Languages spoken by María Chiquita guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.1% |
| English | 35.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.4% |
| French | 3.8% |
| Italian | 3.3% |
María Chiquita Airbnbs average 4.72 stars, and 28% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.64, against 4.88 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in María Chiquita; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.76 |
| Cleanliness | 4.71 |
| Communication | 4.88 |
| Location | 4.69 |
| Check-in | 4.83 |
| Value | 4.64 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all María Chiquita listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 2% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 47% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year María Chiquita listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 74.5% | 35 |
| 181-270 days | 23.4% | 11 |
| 91-180 days | 2.1% | 1 |
Days a year María Chiquita listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 2.1% | 1 |
| 91-180 days | 29.8% | 14 |
| 31-90 days | 46.8% | 22 |
| 1-30 days | 21.3% | 10 |
Bookings in María Chiquita average 2.5 to 3.4 nights depending on the month, longest in December and shortest in March. Listings took about 19 bookings each over the year. More than three-quarters of listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in María Chiquita
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
All listings in María Chiquita accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by María Chiquita 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 María Chiquita, used by 36% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: more than half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 43% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of María Chiquita listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
85% of María Chiquita listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about $50. Spread over the average stay of about three nights, that adds roughly $16 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 7% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in María Chiquita, a five-bedroom home, took in $127,000 over the past year, about 6.5 times the city's average of $19,400.
Apartment with a private pool facing the Caribbean Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.59
Beachfront Paradise in a 5-star resort Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.91
Caribbean Sands - Playa Escondida Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.84
PLAYA ESCONDIDA Enjoy a few days of rest Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.85
Playa Escondida and the Panamanian Caribbean await you Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.80
Mar Caribe / 2 bedroom - Private resort Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.76 Fewer than 1% of María Chiquita listings are classed as professionally managed, though 36% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run 36% of listings. Most hosts still vet their guests: only 30% 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 91% of listings.
Nearby markets
AirROI also tracks listings in this area under another name: Maria Chiquita (106 active listings) has its own page and is left out of the comparison below.
María Chiquita out-earns every one of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 57 km; the best of them, Bella Vista, averaged about 15% less per listing. Panama City and Bella Vista were the busiest, each booked on 50% of nights against 25% in María Chiquita.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portobelo 17 km | 30 | $8,741 | $161 | 19% |
| Caimitillo 46 km | 52 | $11,836 | $178 | 24% |
| 24 de Diciembre 48 km | 31 | $12,913 | $175 | 25% |
| Bethania 55 km | 48 | $13,256 | $94 | 43% |
| Parque Lefevre 56 km | 38 | $7,726 | $69 | 35% |
| Panama City 57 km | 978 | $13,845 | $113 | 50% |
| Ancón 57 km | 103 | $12,033 | $95 | 42% |
| Bella Vista 57 km | 560 | $16,609 | $101 | 50% |
Markets elsewhere in Panama with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to María Chiquita:
FAQ
An active María Chiquita Airbnb grossed US$19,428 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 47 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in US$3,450 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of María Chiquita listings earn between US$461 and US$3,450 in a typical month, and the top tenth US$5,980 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 María Chiquita were booked on 25% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 27% for the Colón average. February is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in María Chiquita cost US$251 before fees. Half of listings charge between US$97 and US$365, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active María Chiquita 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 María Chiquita Airbnb grossed US$19,428 in the 12 months to September 2026, 24% above the Colón average of US$15,608. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, US$12,978 a year (about US$1,080 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$3,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
July usually pays best, averaging US$3,090 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 María Chiquita listing was open to book earned US$69 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$165 or more.
María Chiquita stays were booked 26 days (about four weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average María Chiquita Airbnb stay lasts about three nights. A listing took 19 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate María Chiquita Airbnbs 4.72 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Playa de María Chiquita, Corozal and Isla Grande draw the most short-term rental interest in María Chiquita. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 47 active Airbnb listings in María Chiquita as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Portobelo, 17 km away.
In María Chiquita, 85% of listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about US$50.
Method
Figures on this page cover 47 active Airbnb listings in María Chiquita 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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