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Where it is and what Santa María is
The Grupo Los Pueblos listing places Oceana in Santa María, Panama City, inside Santa María Golf & Country Club, and describes it as a gated community with private security around the clock. The project website adds that the private community is “10 minutes from Panama City and from Tocumen International Airport”. Both pages describe a minimalist, modern design; the project site credits the architecture firm Edward McGrath, and the GLP listing mentions imported finishes.
The name is spelled two ways. The original article on Venta de apartamentos Panamá writes “Sky Homes” as two words, while GLP and the project site use “Skyhomes”. Both lead to the same development.
Santa María, in turn, is a residential community with its own golf course, social club and shopping center. The Santa María Golf & Country Club site presents it as a luxury community in the heart of Panama City. Oceana is therefore better understood as part of a larger complex than as a stand-alone building.
The five Oceana collections
The sources differ in one respect worth knowing. The GLP listing sums up the offer in three categories: penthouses, flex luxury apartments and skyhomes. The project website organizes everything into five collections, the same ones the original article lists, with minor naming differences (“Residences Plus 180º” versus “Residences 180 Plus”).
| Collection | Description on the official site | What sets it apart |
|---|---|---|
| Pooldeck | One- or two-level residences with ocean views and direct pool access. | Direct relationship with the pool area. |
| Penthouses | Penthouses of 1 to 3 levels, with refined finishes, terraces and views from every area. | Located at the top of the tower. The original mentions terraces for dinners, events, yoga or a custom garden. |
| Town Homes | Three-level residences with private terraces on the rooftop and in the garden. | A house-style format inside the vertical complex. |
| Residences 180 Plus | Customizable spaces: extendable terrace, adjustable bedrooms and an optional service room. | The collection designed for changing the layout. |
| Residences | Contemporary residences with views of the Pacific Ocean. | The collection of contemporary residences with Pacific views. |
Source: Oceana Residences & Skyhomes project website. The site assigns each collection a range of levels using its own numbering (for example, Town Homes on levels 7000 to 9000) and does not explain what those numbers measure. The “What sets it apart” column combines that site with the original article.
On size, the site states “penthouses and flex luxury apartments from 100 m²”. The page does not publish floor areas per collection, a delivery date, or the number of floors or towers, so those details must be requested from the developer.
Building amenities
The project website speaks of 42 amenities spread across three levels, but individually describes only some of them. These are the ones named:
| Group | Amenities listed |
|---|---|
| Social hall | Coworking and meeting room, ocean-view lounge, show kitchen and game room. |
| Hosting | Wine deck with individual wine lockers. |
| Wellness | Pool with ocean views and a sauna with separate his and hers sections. |
| Active lifestyle | Gym, spinning room and pickleball court. |
| Family | Kids club and pet garden. |
Source: project website. The original article adds a bar and an events terrace, which the website does not list separately.
The full list of 42 amenities does not appear on the pages consulted. Anyone comparing Oceana with other projects would need to request the complete list and confirm which amenities belong to the building and which belong to the Santa María club, a distinction the listings do not make.
The golf course and the club
The Santa María course appears in the club’s own sources with concrete figures. The official Golf Club page states 18 holes, 7,153 yards from the championship tees and a design by Nicklaus Design. It adds four tee locations for players of different levels, USGA-standard greens and management by Troon Golf. The same site presents it as the only golf course within the city’s metropolitan area, spread over 284 hectares. That is the club’s own claim, not an independent source. The page does not state the par.
The Country Club lists 3 tennis courts, 6 padel courts, a softball field, a gym, a spinning studio, a juice bar, a multipurpose hall, restaurants and an event hall. According to the Oceana website, the project has access to the golf club, the country club and the community’s shopping center.
One practical caveat: the GLP listing refers to “access to the golf course”, but none of the pages consulted explains the terms of that access, such as memberships, fees or reservations. That is a question for the developer.
Nearby services
The official listing mentions proximity to medical services, shopping areas, private and international schools, restaurants and nature parks, without names or distances. The most concrete data is inside the community itself: the Santa María Village Center brings together businesses such as a cafe, a beauty salon, an ice cream shop and a pharmacy, according to its page, which does not publish counts.
The original article cites “more than 140 restaurants” nearby. That figure does not appear on any of the official pages consulted and could not be verified, so this guide does not repeat it.
How to choose between collections
The official pages publish neither prices nor comparable floor plans, so the choice rests on usage criteria and on information that must be confirmed in writing.
- Defining the use. Permanent home, second residence or rental point to different collections. A household with children or pets tends to value outdoor space; someone working from home, the bedroom layout and a study.
- Deciding how much control over the layout is wanted. Residences 180 Plus is the only collection described as customizable. The others appear to have fixed layouts, although the website does not say so.
- Reviewing the relationship with common areas. Pooldeck is described with direct pool access; Town Homes have their own terraces. Proximity to amenities can be an advantage or a source of noise depending on use.
- Requesting in writing the data the listings omit: floor area of the specific unit, level, orientation, delivery date, construction status and sales phase.
- Confirming the legal structure. If the building is governed by horizontal property, the regulations and maintenance fees are worth reviewing before signing. This PH guide explains how it works.
- Verifying club access. If golf or the country club is part of the decision, the terms of use should be set out in the contract or in a separate document.
For buyers from abroad, Radar Panamá has a guide on buying property in Panama as a foreigner, and the property tax calculator helps anticipate that recurring cost.
Official project information.
Grupo Los Pueblos publishes the Oceana Residences & Skyhomes listing with its location, categories and contact details. The original Spanish article is on Venta de apartamentos Panamá.
The original article on this project (in Spanish) can be read at Venta de apartamentos Panamá; the Grupo Los Pueblos homepage lists the rest of its developments.
Frequently asked questions
What is Oceana Residences & Skyhomes?
It is a residential project by Grupo Los Pueblos inside Santa María Golf & Country Club in Panama City, with penthouses, flex luxury apartments and skyhomes according to the official listing. The project website organizes it into five collections.
Where can photos of Oceana Residences be seen?
Official images are on the {A(WEB, ‘project website’)} and the {A(OFI, ‘GLP listing’)}. Both show the project, but neither is a gallery of units by collection; photos of specific units are requested from the sales team.
What is the project called in Panama and who develops it?
It is called Oceana Residences & Skyhomes (also written Oceana Residences & Sky Homes) and is developed by Grupo Los Pueblos, a company founded in 1985 according to its website. It is located in Santa María, Panama City.
What collections does Oceana have?
Five, according to the project website: Pooldeck, Penthouses, Town Homes, Residences 180 Plus and Residences. Residences 180 Plus is the one that allows customizing the terrace, bedrooms and service room.
Are there apartments for sale in Santa María, Panama?
Yes. GLP lists Oceana and Bosco di Santa María as projects in Santa María. Prices and availability do not appear on the official listings and are requested from the developer.
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Sources
- Oceana Residences & Skyhomes, official Grupo Los Pueblos listing
- Official Oceana Residences & Skyhomes project website
- Santa María Golf Club, official site
- Santa María Country Club, official site
- Santa María Village Center, official site
- Grupo Los Pueblos, homepage
- Oceana Residences: venta de apartamentos de lujo en Panamá, Venta de apartamentos Panamá
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