Empire Residences Santa Maria: The Ultimate Country Club Lifestyle in Panama City

Santa Maria sits adjacent to Costa del Este, one of Panama City's most prestigious neighborhoods, and it's positioned in what real estate experts call Panama's golden triangle. You're sandwiched between the bustling energy of Panama City and the convenience of Tocumen International Airport, but you don't feel crowded or rushed. The neighborhood was recently planned and developed with modern infrastructure standards that rival Miami. The electrical grid is underground, streets are immaculate with proper sidewalks, and the entire area feels curated rather than haphazard. This is the real deal when it comes to planned development in Panama. The community attracts major multinational companies like Procter and Gamble, Adidas, Nestle, and Estee Lauder, which tells you something about the caliber of people choosing to live and work in this zone. You're not just buying a condo, you're buying into a community of accomplished professionals and entrepreneurs.

Empire Residences isn't just another condo tower. It's a masterpiece designed by Sal Basson with interiors by Fendi Casa, which immediately signals the caliber of luxury on offer. Every unit features floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light and showcase those killer views of the golf course, Pacific Ocean, and Panama City skyline. The building includes an exclusive private lobby with high-speed elevators and biometric security on each floor, so you can breathe easy knowing your family and belongings are protected by top-tier security infrastructure. The condo we're featuring is a 3-bedroom unit measuring 322 square meters, just under 3,500 square feet of pure luxury. What makes it stand out are the thoughtful details: marble floors throughout, wood-paneled walls, built-in ceiling speakers in the terrace, living room, main bedroom, and kitchen. There's approximately $20,000 worth of smart home features included, with electric blinds, app-controlled lighting, and smart music systems. Wi-Fi repeaters are wired into every room, so you'll never lose connection. It's a home designed for someone who appreciates both luxury and practicality.

Here's where the country club lifestyle really shines. Empire Residences and the Santa Maria community offer amenities that rival five-star resorts. There are two beautiful outdoor pool areas, one for adults and one for families with kids. The fitness center is professionally equipped and staffed. There's a game room for adults, kids' areas, and an activities center. But step outside the building and the options multiply. In the adjacent Town Center Mall, you'll find a John Hopkins affiliate hospital, specialty doctors' offices, a high-end movie theater showing films in English, a large dog park, bowling alley, both indoor and outdoor go-karts, paddle ball facilities, bike and skate parks, and turf soccer fields. The restaurant and cafe scene is outstanding, with everything from casual eats to fine dining. There's a foodie market where you can pick up fresh ingredients and grab a free copy of Panama's restaurant and lifestyle magazine. If you're someone who loves culinary experiences, food shopping, and wellness activities, this neighborhood essentially becomes your personal playground.

Let's be real: not every neighborhood has an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus right in the backyard. This is the centerpiece of the Santa Maria lifestyle. If you're a golfer, this is paradise. If you're not, you still get to wake up to one of the most beautifully maintained courses in Central America. The golf course drives the exclusivity and the property values in this area. It's the kind of amenity that makes Santa Maria different from every other Panama City neighborhood. You can see the course from your Empire Residences balcony, which means your everyday view is literally a championship golf course.

The asking price on this beautiful 3-bedroom condo is $1,190,000 USD. For context, you're getting a fully loaded luxury unit in one of Panama City's most desirable locations with world-class amenities, security, and lifestyle features. When you compare this to similar luxury real estate markets in Miami, San Diego, or other major North American cities, the value proposition becomes immediately clear. You're getting significantly more for your money while also getting perpetual sunshine, no winters, and a thriving expat community that's already settled and built infrastructure. This isn't cheap real estate, but it's premium property at a reasonable price point for the quality and location you're receiving.

Panama has become a magnet for expats seeking warmth, lower cost of living, excellent healthcare, and a sophisticated urban environment. The country offers friendly people, year-round warm weather, incredible food culture, and proximity to beautiful natural areas. Santa Maria represents the pinnacle of what Panama offers: you get metropolitan convenience with luxury amenities, you're surrounded by other successful professionals and entrepreneurs, and you have everything from healthcare to fine dining to outdoor adventures within minutes. According to International Living, Panama consistently ranks in the top five countries for expat relocation, and the Costa del Este and Santa Maria neighborhoods are where the most successful relocations happen. The country offers pensioner visas, investor visas, and special visa programs that make the relocation process straightforward. Once you're here and settled into a community like Santa Maria, you understand why people say moving to Panama is one of the best decisions they ever made.

DoPanama Real Estate and Relocation is a licensed and bonded real estate company founded specifically to help foreigners navigate the Panama real estate market and relocation process. The team includes Austin Hess as COO and lead relocation specialist, Nalini Navarro Guardia as President and Legal Director, and Adam Phillips as Content Director. They operate with a network of over 100 affiliate agents throughout Panama, giving you access to the most comprehensive real estate listings in the country. The company offers end-to-end services including property search and acquisition, visa and residency assistance, and relocation consulting. Their main office is located inside the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Panama City, and they also maintain an office at the Hilton Hotel on Avenida Balboa. Whether you're in the early exploration stages or ready to make an offer, DoPanama has the expertise and connections to make the process smooth.