About the project
VENTU Homtel is a hotel apartment project by Grupo Los Pueblos in the Balboa district, Panama City. Unlike standard residential apartments, VENTU is designed and licensed for short-term stays: owners purchase units for daily or monthly rental, supported by a professional operator.
Building specifications
The project consists of one building 16 floors plus a rooftop, per floor 10 units from floor 9 to floor 16. Guest parking is available. Expected handover in 2027.
Unit types
The product range includes studios, one-bedroom units, and 1.5-bedroom combined units, floor area from 22.31 m² to 63.2 m². All units are delivered fully fitted with furniture and appliances, including a private laundry area and air conditioning.
The developer has announced four floor plan configurations: Lock Off (Ventu 202 model, applicable to even floors from N2 to N16), Suite (Ventu 201 model), Executive Suite, và Combined (Ventu 101-102 model on floor N1). The lock-off mechanism allows units to be split into two independent units for flexibility between residential use and rental.
Short-term rental operating model
The project holds a hotel licence. The developer has identified three target guest groups: business travellers staying for an average of 3 to 6 nights; remote workers staying for an average of 1 to 3 months; and tourists or families staying for an average of 7 days.
Specific terms of the rental management programme must be confirmed in writing by the developer before signing the purchase contract.
Balboa District and the Panama tourism landscape
Balboa is located on the Panama Canal side, near the Amador area and attractions around the Pacific entrance of the canal.
According to data cited by the developer in the documentation, Tocumen International Airport welcomed 17,825,465 passengers in 2025 with approximately 110 direct routes; the volume of international arrivals to Panama in January and February 2025 increased by 11.8% compared to the same period. Short-term rental demand is rising in line with post-pandemic remote work trends.
Grupo Los Pueblos — developer
Grupo Los Pueblos has been operating since 1985, having delivered over 26,000 units and developed 6.2 million m² in Panama, following a model of self-design, self-construction, self-ownership, and self-management. Its in-house property management division has operated since 2010 and currently manages over 300 rental units in Panama.
Industry recognition: Top 10 Latin American developers — Premios LADI 2025 awards, FIABCI and ACOBIR Master Real Estate awards.
Panama Qualified Investor Visa programme
Panama grants permanent residency to investors who purchase titled property in the country, with a minimum threshold of US$300,000. Permanent residency is granted from day one, with processing taking approximately 30 to 45 days, and no physical presence is required for the application. The application includes a spouse, children, and dependent parents. Maintaining residency only requires entering the country once every two years, and investors are eligible to apply for citizenship after 5 years of permanent residency. The asset must be held for at least 5 years.
Panama uses the US dollar, applies a territorial tax system so income generated outside the country is not taxed, and has over 70 international banks in operation.
The sale price for each unit has not been announced by the developer. Confirmation from Grupo Los Pueblos is required before verifying whether a specific unit meets the US$300,000 threshold.
Ownership conditions and notes
Foreigners are permitted to hold property in their own name in Panama with rights equivalent to those of citizens, with assets registered at the Panama Public Registry.
Prosperous Living Investment recommends that investors request an official price list, payment schedule, and a written description of the handover standards before paying a deposit.
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Price list
| Unit Type | Floor Area | From |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | From 22.31 m² | Contact |
| 1-bedroom unit (Suite / Executive Suite model) | In the range of 22.31-63.2 m² | Contact |
| 1.5-bedroom combined unit (Combined model) | Up to 63.2 m² | Contact |
| Lock-off model (Ventu 202, even floors N2-N16) | In the range of 22.31-63.2 m² | Contact |
Key amenities
- Hotel licence for short-term stays
- Lock-off mechanism to split units into two
- Delivered fully fitted with furniture and appliances
- Private laundry area in-unit
- Air conditioning
- Guest parking
- Rooftop
- Reception lobby
Fittings included
- All units are delivered fully fitted with furniture and appliances, including a private laundry area and air conditioning (as announced by the developer).
Nearby amenities
- Panama Canal and Amador area: near Balboa district
- Tocumen International Airport: 17,825,465 passengers in 2025, approximately 110 direct routes
Site plan
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