Grupo Colonias is a real estate developer with over 40 years of operation in Panama. We create long-term communities through development, investment and active governance — we don't just build, we steward each project until it becomes a city that works.
What we do
Four pillars, one vision
Development
Real estate development with an urban vision and long-term design principles.
Investment
Real estate investment and private equity in projects with value-creation potential.
Governance
Active governance on boards to ensure execution and quality.
Long term
Decisions made for decades, not quarters. Communities that last.
Active projects
What's underway today
Flagship project
Porta Norte
260 hectares of walkable city in North Panama, designed by Andrés Duany and DPZ CoDesign under New Urbanism principles.
From residential colonias to towers, buildings and commercial plazas: a portfolio built since 1984. In some projects we come in as developers; in others, as investors with a seat on the board.
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Grupo Colonias projects across Panama — from Coronado to North Panama. As developers and, in several, as investors with a board seat.
Investment & governance
Costa del Este
Costa del Este
We participate as investors and from the board in this Costa del Este development.
Coronado, Panamá Oeste
Plaza Las Pérgolas
Commercial plaza on the Pan-American Highway in Coronado. We participate as investors and on the board.
Santa María
P.H. Luna
Residential building in Santa María Golf & Country Club. We participate as investors and on the board.
Residential colonias
Altos de Panamá
Bosque de La Cibeles
Over 100 m above sea level, with panoramic views and a connection to nature. 5 phases, 6 models, two social areas with pool and basketball court.
120 homes · 5 phases
SPIA Award 1998
Altos de Panamá
Fuente del Fresno
Innovative designs, privacy and elegance that set a milestone in the Panamanian market. 8 phases, 6 models, with gatehouse and recreational areas.
231 homes · SPIA Award 1998
La Pulida
Colonia Las Lomas
Located near schools, hospitals, shops and supermarkets. Security gatehouse, parks and basketball court.
250 homes
Panama City
Colonia del Sol y del Carmen
Two residential communities that are part of Grupo Colonias' track record of colonias across Panama City.
Buildings
Residential · Condo
Excelsior Plaza
20 floors across two interconnected towers, with a meeting room and pool. 2- and 3-bedroom units with excellent layouts.
67 units · 20 floors
Bella Vista · El Carmen
Villa Medici
A residential project of four 14-floor towers, with gatehouse, social area with pool and gas supply per unit.
4 towers · 14 floors
Bella Vista
Tower One
28-floor tower with three retail units, parking, gatehouse, gas tank and power plant.
42 units · 28 floors
Bella Vista
Twin Tower
Two 25-floor twin towers with three retail units, parking, water tank and power plant.
32 units · 25 floors
San Francisco · Commercial
Torre 50
Modern commercial building with retail units, offices and advertising spaces. Home of Grupo Colonias.
12 offices · 2 retail units
Recognition & backing
Credentials behind 40 years
SPIA Award 1998
Granted by the Panamanian Society of Engineers and Architects to the Fuente del Fresno project — a standard that still defines our work.
Masterplan by Duany · DPZ CoDesign
Ciudad Porta Norte, designed by Andrés Duany under New Urbanism principles.
Convivienda Seal
Our Quality & Community Seal: communities designed for living well, not just for building.
We develop, invest in and govern real estate projects with a long-term vision.
— Grupo Colonias, since 1984
Our story
From 66 homes to a city
From a 66-home community in 1984 to a walkable city of 260 hectares: the story of Grupo Colonias is that of two generations of one family building the future of Panama. Discover how it all began.
If you are a developer, investor or institutional partner, write to us. If you are looking for a home in Ciudad Porta Norte, the Portavita team will assist you directly.
