List of tallest buildings in Panama City

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For several years, Panama City's skyline remained largely unchanged, with only four buildings exceeding 150 m (492 feet). Beginning in the early 2000s, the city experienced a large construction boom, with new buildings rising up all over the city and two new tallest buildings since 2005. Several supertall buildings were also planned for construction; since September 2007Template:Dated maintenance category (articles)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". all of these have been either cancelled (Palacio de la Bahía, and Torre Generali)[1] or are on hold (Faros de Panamá, Torre Central).

Various reasons, including the annual transit of fourteen thousand ships through the country, the one hundred and fifty international banks that have their headquarters in the city[2] and that house corporate capital, have motivated the so-called real estate boom,[3] an effect that has resulted in the construction of high-rise buildings, of more than fifty floors.[4] As of 2024, Panama City has over 68 skyscrapers over 150 meters (492 feet) tall, the most out of any city in Latin America.

Panama City began with the construction of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, standing 27 meters tall and one of the tallest in the city in the 17th century. Beginning with the end of the 20th century, the city has become one of the capitals with the most skyscrapers on the North American continent. In the early 2000s, the city experienced a major construction boom, with new buildings growing up all over the city.[5]

Regulation by law

The city's zonification, which was regulated in 2004 by the Ministry of Housing and Land Management of Panama, defines the main districts or sectors of San Francisco, Punta Paitilla, Calle 50, Avenida Balboa, Costa del Este and Punta Pacífica as areas suitable for the construction of tall buildings.[6] Currently, the construction of these types of buildings is regulated by Law 49 of 2004, which repealed Law 78 of 1941, which established that the height would be conditioned by the width of the road where the structure was located. With the new implemented section of law, the building heights is currently defined based on the population density of the land, which in certain areas may be a maximum of 1,500 residents per hectare.[7] In the recent years, a multimillion-dollar regulatory plan was commissioned for the city of Panama. One of its recommendations is to increase the density of the city, that is, the number of population per unit area, forcing more intensive use through increasingly taller buildings.[8] Script error: No such module "wide image".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

City growth

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Skyscraper zonification map in Panama City.

Beginning with the end of the 20th century, the new Panama City had undergone dramatic changes reflecting a long-term development strategy. Before 1999, it was impossible to develop high-rising buildings in the reverted areas, either to the north or towards the Panama Canal basins. With this outlook, the city had two options, one being grow towards the east, or towards the San Miguelito district, with the main objective being the creation of better use of the space in the central area of the city.

The city's growth began booming for 7 consecutive years since year 2000 as it has been considered by the advertising group of International Living as one of the five best places in the world for retirement,[9] which has led Panama, thanks to an increase in investment, to a 52 percent growth in the construction area from January to August 2008 compared to the same period in 2007.[10] In 2010, Panama obtained the investment grade that raises Panama's rating from "BBB-" to "BB +", placing the central American country in a club that includes larger economies in the region, which attracts large construction investors.[11]

List of tallest buildings

Skyscrapers

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Panama City skyline from Cinta Costera

This lists ranks Panama City skyscrapers that stand at least 150 meters (492 feet) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. Existing structures are included for ranking purposes based on present height. This list includes buildings under construction that have already been topped out.

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The Point is the tallest all-residential building in Central America.
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Name Image Height
m (ft)
Floors Year Location Notes
JW Marriott Panama File:Panama 08 2013 Trump Ocean Tower 7085.JPG Script error: No such module "convert". 70 2011 Punta Pacifica
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Tallest residential building in Panama City and the tallest building in the state of Panama and in Central America.[12][13]
Vitri Tower File:Rascacielo Vitri.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 74 2012 Costa del Este
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Ocean Two File:One Two.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 73 2010 Costa del Este
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[15][16]
Star Bay Tower File:BICSA Financial Center 03 2015 Panama 1335.JPG Script error: No such module "convert". 65 2013 Avenida Balboa
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The Point File:Panama 08 2013 The Point 7030.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 66 2010 Punta Paitilla
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Arts Tower File:Rascacielo Arts.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 60 2013 Avenida Balboa
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F&F Tower File:Panama 08 2013 F&F Tower 7104.JPG Script error: No such module "convert". 52 2011 Bella Vista
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Known as Revolution Tower during construction[19][20]
Pearl Tower Script error: No such module "convert". 70 2011 Costa del Este
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Rivage Script error: No such module "convert". 68 2012 Avenida Balboa
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YooPanama Script error: No such module "convert". 57 2012 Avenida Balboa
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Torre Waters File:Torre Waters.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 69 2011 Avenida Balboa
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Tower Financial Center File:Tower Financial Center.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 57 2011 Bella Vista
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Torre Megapolis File:Megapolis Tower 1.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 63 2011 Avenida Balboa
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Q Tower Script error: No such module "convert". 65 2011 Punta Pacifica
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Ten Tower Script error: No such module "convert". 54 2011 Costa del Este
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White Tower File:White Tower Panamá 2017.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 62 2011 Calidonia
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Evolution Tower File:Evolution Tower Panamá 2017.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 56 2017 Bella Vista
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Aqualina Tower File:Aqualina-Tower.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 63 2007 Punta Pacifica
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Oasis on the Bay Script error: No such module "convert". 58 2012 Punta Pacifica
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Ocean One File:Ocean-One.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 54 2008 Costa del Este
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Oceania Business Plaza 1 Script error: No such module "convert". 53 2012 Punta Pacifica
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HSBC Tower 1 File:HSBC Tower Soho Mall.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 41 2014 Bella Vista
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Aquamare Script error: No such module "convert". 56 2007 Punta Pacifica
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Yacht Club Tower File:Yct(rear).JPG Script error: No such module "convert". 57 2011 Calidonia
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Venetian Tower File:Venetian Tower Panama.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 47 2008 Punta Pacifica
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Bahia Pacifica File:Condominio Bahía Pacifica Panamá.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 48 2007 Punta Pacifica
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Also known as Condominio Bahia Pacifica.[47][48]
Destiny Panama Bay File:Destiny Panama Bay.JPG Script error: No such module "convert". 58 2013 Costa del Este
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Costa del Este, Country Club 1 Script error: No such module "convert". 55 2008 Costa del Este
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Sky Residences File:Sky Residence.JPG Script error: No such module "convert". 51 2009 Costa del Este
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Pacific Village 1 File:Pacífic Village Panamá.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 47 2009 Punta Pacifica
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Tallest twin towers completed in the city.[53][54]
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Tallest twin towers completed in the city.[54][55]
Torre Global Bank File:Avenida Cincuenta, Panamá (3).JPG Script error: No such module "convert". 43 2005 Bella Vista
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Torre Allure Script error: No such module "convert". 55 2011 Bella Vista
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Torre Mirage File:Mirage Tower Panamá.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 48 1997 Punta Paitilla
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Tallest building constructed in the 1990s.[60][61]
Dupont Tower Script error: No such module "convert". 53 2010 Punta Pacifica
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Bella Mare Script error: No such module "convert". 44 2008 Punta Pacifica
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Miramar Tower II File:Torre Miramar.JPG Script error: No such module "convert". 55 1996 Avenida Balboa
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Miramar Tower I File:Torre Miramar.JPG Script error: No such module "convert". 55 1996 Avenida Balboa
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Oceania Business Plaza 2 Script error: No such module "convert". 47 2012 Punta Pacifica
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Grand Tower Script error: No such module "convert". 48 2013 Punta Pacifica
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Mystic Point 100 File:Mystic Point.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 44 2005 Punta Pacifica
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Mystic Point 200 File:Mystic Point.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 44 2005 Punta Pacifica
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Torre Sevilla 1 File:Torre Sevilla Pmá.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 49 2009 Costa del Este
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Torre Sevilla 2 File:Torre Sevilla Pmá.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 49 2009 Costa del Este
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Torre Vista Marina File:Torre Vista Marina.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 44 2002 Avenida Balboa
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Astoria Tower Script error: No such module "convert". 36 2009 Avenida Balboa
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Platinum Tower File:Platinum Tower.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 47 1996 Punta Paitilla
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The Sea Waves File:The Sea Waves.JPG Script error: No such module "convert". 43 2010 Bella Vista
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Golden Tower Script error: No such module "convert". 30 2014 Avenida Balboa
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High-rise

This list includes buildings with a height of 150 metres or below. Template:Static row numbers

Name Image Height
m (ft)
Floors Year Location Notes
Credicorp Bank Tower File:Edificio Credicork Bank.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 42 1997 Bella Vista
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Ocean Park Towers File:Ocean Park Panamá.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 44 2006 Punta Pacifica
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Torre Balboa File:Balboa Towers.JPG Script error: No such module "convert". 33 2002 Avenida Balboa
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Condominio Punta Roca File:Condominio Punta Roca.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 46 2004 Punta Pacifica
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Torre Banco General File:Torre Banco General.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 32 1998 Bella Vista
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Torre BBVA Panama File:Torre BBVA Panamá.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 25 1979 Avenida Balboa
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Plaza Paitilla Inn File:Plaza Paitilla inn.jpg Script error: No such module "convert". 20 1975 Punta Paitilla
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Tallest under construction, approved, and proposed

Approved

This lists buildings that are approved for construction in Panama City and are planned to rise at least 150 m (492 feet).

Name Height
m / feet
Floors* Year* Notes
Torre Bel Air 28 [75]
The Ritz Tower 38 [76]

* Table entries without text indicate that information regarding building heights, floor counts, and/or dates of completion has not yet been released.

Proposed

This lists buildings that are proposed for construction in Panama City and are planned to rise at least 150 m (492 feet).

Name Height*
m / feet
Floors Year* Notes
Central Tower 320 / 1,050 70 [77]
Exuma 295 / 968 90 [78]
Skyline 288 / 932 88 [79]
Horizon 230 / 755 72 [80]
Sfera Tower 210 / 688 67 [81]
Essenza 204 / 668 65 [82]
E Tower 194 / 637 69 [83]
Prestige Tower 62 [84]
Paitilla 101 60 [85]
Park Avenue 163 / 535 52 [86]
Financial Park Tower 60 [87]
Elite 500 59 [88]
Punta Marina 57 [89]
The Oriental 56 [90]
Evolution Tower 54 [91]
Dacia Tower 54 [92]
Bella Vista 43 Street 54 [93]
Terrazas de Bella Vista 54 [94]
Torres del Este 54 [95]
Nikki Beach Hotel 53 [96]

* Table entries without text indicate that information regarding building heights, floor counts, and/or dates of completion has not yet been released.

Timeline of tallest buildings

Name District Years as Tallest Height
ft / m
Floors Reference
Banco Exterior 1979—1989 25 [97][98]
Mediterrané Punta Paitilla 1989—1993 27 [99][100]
Mar de Plata Punta Paitilla 1993—1994 34 [101][102]
Bayside Costa del Este 1994—1995 36 [103][104]
Costa del Mar 1995—1996 38 [105][106]
Miramar Towers Avenida Balboa and Calle Federico Boyd 1996—1997 551 / 168 55 [66][107]
Mirage Punta Paitilla 1997—2005 564 / 172 48 [60][61]
Torre Global Bank Calle 50 and Calle 58 2005—2007 577 / 176 43 [56][57]
Aqualina Tower Punta Pacifica 2007—2010 689 / 210 67 [34][35]
The Point Punta Paitilla 2010—2011 873 / 266 65 [17][18]
The Bahia Grand Panama Punta Pacifica 2011— 961 / 293 68 [12][13]

See also

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