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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Panamá Oeste, Panama (2026)
Veracruz is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Panamá Oeste in 2026, according to AirROI's ranking of 6 markets. Its listings averaged $16,400 in revenue over the 12 months to September 2026 and were booked on 37% of nights. It also earns the most per listing of any ranked market. With 83 active listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year than those of larger ones. Distrito San Carlos and Nueva Gorgona come next.
- Markets tracked
- 12
- Active Airbnb listings
- 1,180
- Avg. revenue per listing
- $12,900
- Occupancy rate
- 30%
- Avg. nightly rate
- $175
- Revenue change, typical market
- +3%
The short answer
Panamá Oeste Airbnb Market at a Glance
Across Panamá Oeste, the 1,180 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $12,900 over the same period. They were booked on 30% of nights at about $175 a night; the ranking covers the 6 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 6 Airbnb markets in Panamá Oeste are
Each dot is one of the 12 markets AirROI tracks in Panamá Oeste, 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 6
The Top 6 Airbnb Markets in Panamá Oeste
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Veracruz High earnings · High occupancy | $16,400 | 37% | |
 Distrito San Carlos Large market · High earnings | $15,000 | 26% | |
 Nueva Gorgona Large market · High occupancy | $11,700 | 34% | |
| 4 |  Distrito de San Carlos High earnings · High occupancy | $14,800 | 30% |
| 5 |  Coronado | $11,700 | 28% |
| 6 |  Punta Chame Large market | $10,400 | 26% |
1. Veracruz
Known for: High earnings · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Veracruz - Avg. revenue
- $16,400 +12% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 37%
- Nightly rate
- $170
- Active listings
- 83
Where it places among the 6 ranked markets in Panamá Oeste
- Revenue 1st of 6
- Occupancy 1st of 6
- Market size 5th of 6
- Year-round 1st of 6
- Growth 1st of 5
- How it earns
- Veracruz fills more nights than any other ranked market in Panamá Oeste: 37% of them, at about $170 a night. That adds up to $16,400 per listing over the year, the highest of the 6 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $1,520 a month, while the top quarter clear $3,100 and the top 10% $5,100, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Panamá Oeste. Revenue per listing rose 12% over the year, the biggest gain in Panamá Oeste, helped by nightly rates 4% higher.
- When it earns
- Veracruz's season runs from December to March, peaking in February at about $2,720 per listing; October, the quietest month, brings in about $1,590. Trips run long, about 8 nights on average against 6 nights for the typical market in Panamá Oeste, booked about 44 days ahead.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (88%), led by visitors from the United States, Canada and France.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who plan to use a professional manager or run a polished operation.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,720 $1,590- Median listing
- $1,520/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $3,100+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 44 days
- Average stay
- 8 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 88%
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
2. Distrito San Carlos
Known for: Large market · High earnings
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Distrito San Carlos - Avg. revenue
- $15,000 +3% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 26%
- Nightly rate
- $210
- Active listings
- 264
Where it places among the 6 ranked markets in Panamá Oeste
- Revenue 2nd of 6
- Occupancy 5th of 6
- Market size 1st of 6
- Year-round 2nd of 6
- Growth 3rd of 5
- How it earns
- Distrito San Carlos is Panamá Oeste's largest Airbnb market, with 264 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $15,000, the second-highest of the 6 ranked markets. The gap between listings is wide: a typical one takes in about $1,180 a month, while the top quarter clear $2,570 and the top 10% $4,780, so pricing and presentation count for more here than in most of Panamá Oeste.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Distrito San Carlos concentrates from November to April: February earns about $2,560 per listing, about twice as much as September.
- What sells
- Big homes are common: 49% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, against about 33% in the typical market in Panamá Oeste, and apartments and condos make up 45% of supply.
- Who books
- More than four in ten guests (42%) travel from abroad, most often from the United States and Canada.
- Who it suits
- Best for buyers who want a large home for groups and families.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,560 $1,320- Median listing
- $1,180/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $2,570+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 39 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 34%
3. Nueva Gorgona
Known for: Large market · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Nueva Gorgona - Avg. revenue
- $11,700 +6% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 34%
- Nightly rate
- $150
- Active listings
- 207
Where it places among the 6 ranked markets in Panamá Oeste
- Revenue 4th of 6
- Occupancy 2nd of 6
- Market size 2nd of 6
- Year-round 6th of 6
- Growth 2nd of 5
- How it earns
- Nueva Gorgona earns on volume. Rates run below the Panamá Oeste average at about $150 a night, but listings book 34% of nights. Average revenue per listing came to $11,700, the fourth-highest of the 6 ranked markets. Its place at #3 rests on market size (2nd of 6) and occupancy (2nd of 6) rather than on revenue per listing. A typical listing takes in about $1,340 a month; the top quarter clear $2,380 or more. Revenue per listing rose 6% over the year, the second-biggest gain in Panamá Oeste, helped by nightly rates 16% higher, even as the number of listings grew 39%.
- When it earns
- Nueva Gorgona has two seasons, December–March and June–July. February is the strongest month at about $2,260 per listing, and October the quietest at about $867. Guests stay about 8 nights, longer than in most of Panamá Oeste, and book about 39 days ahead.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (58%), led by visitors from the United States, Canada and Germany.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 2 bedrooms (62% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 63% of supply.
- Who it suits
- A good fit for buyers who would rather price for occupancy than for rate and can carry costs through a quiet October.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,260 $867- Median listing
- $1,340/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $2,380+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 39 days
- Average stay
- 8 nights
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
- Superhosts
- 48%
4. Distrito de San Carlos
Known for: High earnings · High occupancy
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Distrito de San Carlos - Avg. revenue
- $14,800
- Occupancy
- 30%
- Nightly rate
- $170
- Active listings
- 63
Where it places among the 6 ranked markets in Panamá Oeste
- Revenue 3rd of 6
- Occupancy 3rd of 6
- Market size 6th of 6
- Year-round 5th of 6
- Growth No prior year
- How it earns
- Distrito de San Carlos books 30% of nights at about $170 a night, close to the typical market in Panamá Oeste. That adds up to $14,800 per listing over the year, the third-highest of the 6 ranked markets. In a typical month the median listing brings in about $1,380, and the best quarter clear $2,510. With 63 listings it is a small market, so its averages can move more from year to year.
- When it earns
- Revenue in Distrito de San Carlos peaks twice, over April–July and again over January–February; February leads at about $2,480 per listing, while October brings in about $1,050. Stays are shorter than in most of Panamá Oeste, about 5 nights, so listings turn over often; guests book about 38 days ahead.
- Who books
- Nearly four in ten guests (38%) travel from abroad, most often from the United States and Canada.
- What sells
- One-bedroom homes lead the market (39% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 43% of supply.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,480 $1,050- Median listing
- $1,380/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $2,510+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 38 days
- Average stay
- 5 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 38%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
5. Coronado
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Coronado - Avg. revenue
- $11,700 −9% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 28%
- Nightly rate
- $175
- Active listings
- 190
Where it places among the 6 ranked markets in Panamá Oeste
- Revenue 5th of 6
- Occupancy 4th of 6
- Market size 4th of 6
- Year-round 4th of 6
- Growth 4th of 5
- How it earns
- Coronado is Panamá Oeste's fourth-largest Airbnb market, with 190 active listings to price against. Listings averaged $11,700 in revenue over the year, the fifth-highest of the 6 ranked markets. Month to month, the median listing earns about $1,230 and a top-quarter listing $2,260 or more. Revenue per listing slipped 9% over the year.
- When it earns
- In Coronado, the months from December to March earn above the yearly average, led by February at about $2,700 per listing; June is the low point at about $1,240.
- Who books
- Most guests come from abroad (62%), led by visitors from the United States, Canada and Colombia.
- What sells
- The most common entire home has 1 bedroom (39% of entire homes), and apartments and condos make up 46% of supply.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,700 $1,240- Median listing
- $1,230/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $2,260+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 45 days
- Average stay
- 7 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 62%
- Most common home size
- 1 bedroom
6. Punta Chame
Known for: Large market
Top-earning Airbnb listings in Punta Chame - Avg. revenue
- $10,400 −19% vs. last year
- Occupancy
- 26%
- Nightly rate
- $150
- Active listings
- 197
Where it places among the 6 ranked markets in Panamá Oeste
- Revenue 6th of 6
- Occupancy 6th of 6
- Market size 3rd of 6
- Year-round 3rd of 6
- Growth 5th of 5
- How it earns
- Punta Chame is Panamá Oeste's third-largest Airbnb market, with 197 active listings to price against. Average revenue per listing came to $10,400, the sixth-highest of the 6 ranked markets. A typical listing takes in about $950 a month; the top quarter clear $1,620 or more. Revenue per listing fell 19% over the year as nightly rates eased 13%.
- When it earns
- Punta Chame's season runs from November to March, peaking in January at about $2,150 per listing; May, the quietest month, brings in about $1,010. Visits are quick, about 4 nights on average against 6 nights for the typical market in Panamá Oeste, booked about 34 days ahead.
- Guest expectations
- Average ratings (4.58 stars) trail the typical market in Panamá Oeste (4.76), which leaves room for a well-run listing to stand out.
- Who books
- About a third of guests (33%) travel from abroad, most often from the United States and Canada.
- Who it suits
- It suits buyers who plan to use a professional manager or run a polished operation.
Revenue per listing by month
$2,150 $1,010- Median listing
- $950/mo
- Top 25% of listings
- $1,620+/mo
- Booked ahead
- 34 days
- Average stay
- 4 nights
- Guests from abroad
- 33%
- Most common home size
- 2 bedrooms
Full ranking
How All 6 Ranked Markets in Panamá Oeste 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.
| Veracruz High earnings, high occupancy | $16,397 | 37% | $170 | 59% | +12% | 83 | |
| Distrito San Carlos Large market, high earnings | $14,967 | 26% | $212 | 51% | +3% | 264 | |
| Nueva Gorgona Large market, high occupancy | $11,741 | 34% | $148 | 38% | +6% | 207 | |
| 4 | Distrito de San Carlos High earnings, high occupancy | $14,826 | 30% | $172 | 42% | – | 63 |
| 5 | Coronado | $11,656 | 28% | $177 | 46% | −9% | 190 |
| 6 | Punta Chame Large market | $10,448 | 26% | $150 | 47% | −19% | 197 |
By measure
Panamá Oeste 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 Panamá Oeste
Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Veracruz #1 overall | $16,400 | |
| Distrito San Carlos #2 overall | $15,000 | |
| Distrito de San Carlos #4 overall | $14,800 | |
| 4 | Nueva Gorgona #3 overall | $11,700 |
| 5 | Coronado #5 overall | $11,700 |
| 6 | Punta Chame #6 overall | $10,400 |
Most expensive Airbnb markets in Panamá Oeste 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Distrito San Carlos #2 overall | $210 | |
| Coronado #5 overall | $175 | |
| Distrito de San Carlos #4 overall | $170 | |
| 4 | Veracruz #1 overall | $170 |
| 5 | Punta Chame #6 overall | $150 |
| 6 | Nueva Gorgona #3 overall | $150 |
Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Panamá Oeste
Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Veracruz #1 overall | 37% | |
| Nueva Gorgona #3 overall | 34% | |
| Distrito de San Carlos #4 overall | 30% | |
| 4 | Coronado #5 overall | 28% |
| 5 | Distrito San Carlos #2 overall | 26% |
| 6 | Punta Chame #6 overall | 26% |
Most year-round Airbnb markets in Panamá Oeste
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Veracruz #1 overall | 59% | |
| Distrito San Carlos #2 overall | 51% | |
| Punta Chame #6 overall | 47% | |
| 4 | Coronado #5 overall | 46% |
| 5 | Distrito de San Carlos #4 overall | 42% |
| 6 | Nueva Gorgona #3 overall | 38% |
Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Panamá Oeste
Change in revenue per listing from the year before, among markets where it rose. Markets with at least 60 listings.
| # | Market | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Veracruz #1 overall | +12% | |
| Nueva Gorgona #3 overall | +6% | |
| Distrito San Carlos #2 overall | +3% |
Largest Airbnb markets in Panamá Oeste
Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.
| # | Market | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Distrito San Carlos #2 overall | 264 | |
| Nueva Gorgona #3 overall | 207 | |
| Punta Chame #6 overall | 197 | |
| 4 | Coronado #5 overall | 190 |
| 5 | Veracruz #1 overall | 83 |
| 6 | Distrito de San Carlos #4 overall | 63 |
Seasonality
When Airbnbs in Panamá Oeste Earn the Most
February is the best month for more than eight in ten ranked markets in Panamá Oeste. October is the most common slowest month, in 3 markets.
February earns about twice what September does
Average revenue per listing across the 6 ranked markets in Panamá Oeste, by month
| Month | Avg. revenue per listing | Best month for | Highest-ranked examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $2,360 | 1 market | Punta Chame |
| February | $2,380 | 5 markets | Veracruz, Distrito San Carlos, Nueva Gorgona |
| March | $2,000 | – | – |
| April | $1,660 | – | – |
| May | $1,400 | – | – |
| June | $1,460 | – | – |
| July | $1,760 | – | – |
| August | $1,520 | – | – |
| September | $1,230 | – | – |
| October | $1,240 | – | – |
| November | $1,650 | – | – |
| December | $1,970 | – | – |
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 6 markets in Panamá Oeste 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: 5 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 Panamá Oeste
What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Panamá Oeste?
Veracruz ranks first of the 6 markets in Panamá Oeste in AirROI's ranking, with US$16,400 in average revenue per listing and 37% occupancy. Distrito San Carlos and Nueva Gorgona follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.
What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Panamá Oeste?
By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Veracruz leads at US$16,400 a year, ahead of Distrito San Carlos at US$15,000. 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 Panamá Oeste?
The average active listing in Panamá Oeste earned US$12,900 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 30% occupancy. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.
Where is Airbnb demand highest in Panamá Oeste?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Veracruz has the highest occupancy, with 37% of available nights booked, followed by Nueva Gorgona at 34%. Its listings average about US$170 a night and US$16,400 a year.
Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Panamá Oeste?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Distrito San Carlos has the highest average nightly rate, about US$210, followed by Coronado at US$175. Nueva Gorgona is the least expensive, at about US$150. The average booked night in Panamá Oeste costs about US$175.
What is the best month for Airbnb in Panamá Oeste?
February is the highest-earning month for 5 of the 6 ranked markets, followed by January (1). October is the most common slowest month, in 3 of the 6 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.
Which Airbnb markets in Panamá Oeste earn the most evenly through the year?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Veracruz has the steadiest income: its slowest month, October, still earns about 59% of its best. Distrito San Carlos follows, at 51%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.
Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Panamá Oeste?
Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Veracruz, up 12% on the year before, and in Nueva Gorgona, up 6%. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.
Is Airbnb still profitable in Panamá Oeste in 2026?
Revenue per listing grew in 3 of the 5 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it rose 3%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.
How many Airbnb listings are there in Panamá Oeste?
AirROI tracked 1,180 active Airbnb listings in Panamá Oeste over the 12 months to September 2026, across 12 markets. The largest ranked market is Distrito San Carlos, with 264 listings, followed by Nueva Gorgona with 207.
Directory
All 12 Airbnb Markets in Panamá Oeste
Every Panamá Oeste city with an AirROI Airbnb market report, A–Z, with its active listing count.
A
- Arraiján 18 listings
D
- Distrito de San Carlos 63 listings
- Distrito San Carlos 264 listings
L
- La Chorrera 20 listings
N
- Nueva Gorgona 207 listings
P
- Punta Chame 197 listings
S
- Sorá 18 listings