Set directly on the sand at Playa Los Destiladeros, this is a rare beachfront estate on the Pacific coast of the Azuero Peninsula. Designed and built by renowned French architect Gilles St. Gilles, the villa marries European craftsmanship with a tropical sensibility built for Panama’s climate: soaring timber-beamed ceilings, whitewashed walls, hardwood joinery, and walls of glass that pull the ocean and gardens inside.
The heart of the home is a double-height great room that opens to a grand dining space seating up to fourteen, an open kitchen, and a mezzanine library overlooking it all. Living areas flow onto shaded verandas, an ocean-view pool, and lush tropical gardens, with a covered pavilion positioned to frame the sea. Six generous bedrooms include a private master retreat set apart from the main house, with three ocean-view balconies of its own.
Fully furnished and meticulously maintained, the estate sits on titled land with no monthly maintenance fee and direct, private access to the beach.
THE SETTING
Playa Los Destiladeros is one of the most sought-after stretches of coast near Pedasí, a quiet fishing town turned refined getaway on Panama’s southern Pacific. Days here move between the pool, the sand, and the water. The surf, tide pools, and long walking beach are steps from the door.
Pedasí town, roughly ten to fifteen minutes away, offers restaurants, markets, banking, and everyday services. The area is a renowned base for sport fishing, and the Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge offshore draws snorkelers and, in season, whale watchers. The surf and dining scene at Playa Venao lies a short drive south. Regional airports and road connections make Panama City an easy onward trip.
LIVING & INVESTING IN PEDASI
Panama offers a dollarized economy, straightforward paths to residency, and no tax on foreign-earned income, which has made the Azuero coast a favorite for international buyers seeking a primary residence, a second home, or a rental investment. A titled, architect-built beachfront villa of this scale and quality is uncommon on this coast and represents strong value against comparable oceanfront markets abroad.
PROPERTY DETAILS
Property Type: Beachfront villa (single-family estate)
Listing Number: 5059
Price: $2,795,000 USD
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Built Area: 1,248 m² (13,433 sq ft)
Lot Size: 2,248 m² (24,197 sq ft)
Property Status: Titled land
Monthly Maintenance Fee: $0 USD
Beach Access: Direct / private
Pool: Yes, ocean-view
Furniture Included: Yes
Appliances Included: Yes
Air Conditioning: Yes
Ceiling Fans: Yes
Fenced Yard: Yes
Fuel: Propane
Flooring: Tile / mixed
Water Reserve Tank: Yes
Parking: 4 to 5 vehicles
Location: Playa Los Destiladeros, Pedasí, Los Santos, Panama