Las Lomas

About Las Lomas:

The name “Las Lomas” —”The Hills”— is no coincidence: the corregimiento sits on a plain bordered by three rivers —the Chiriquí, the David, and the Cochea— but is distinguished by its elevations, Cerro Viejo (247 m above sea level) and Cerro Prieto (245 m), which rise above the plain as two natural landmarks visible from much of the David district. These hills are not just geographic features: they give the corregimiento its name, add topographic variety to the landscape, and offer panoramic views of the Chiriquí plain and the cordillera in the distance. The Manjagua River, for its part, serves a key geographic function: it flows around the northeast of the city of David, separating it from the Las Lomas residential area, and establishes a natural boundary that defines Las Lomas as a zone distinct from the city, with its own residential and commercial character, yet minutes from the urban centre via the Pan-American Highway.

Las Lomas’ history is tied to the development of the David district from colonial times. The entire region was inhabited by indigenous communities before the arrival of Spanish colonists, and David was founded in 1602 as San José de David over a territory then known as “San José de David de Dolega.” Las Lomas grew as a rural and agricultural area east of the city, taking advantage of the fertile plain between the three rivers, and its transformation into a residential and commercial zone is relatively recent, driven by David’s urban expansion and by the Pan-American Highway running through the corregimiento. The Autonomous University of Chiriquí (UNACHI) has dedicated an academic study to the corregimiento —the “Estudio histórico del corregimiento de Las Lomas”— reflecting its historical depth and importance within the district. Today, Las Lomas is the district’s second most populous corregimiento, with a mix of plains with residential lots, hills with views, residual pastures, and forest areas on the Cerro Viejo and Cerro Prieto elevations.

Life in Las Lomas combines the tranquillity of a residential zone with accessibility to David’s urban services, a few minutes away on the Pan-American Highway. The corregimiento has developments like Altos de San Antonio —where rental houses for families are concentrated—, Loma de San Carlos —with residential lots near Federal Mall—, and Mata del Nance —with homes on large lots about four kilometres from the Inter-American Highway. The landscape is varied: the plain between the rivers offers flat land suitable for development, while the slopes of Cerro Viejo and Cerro Prieto add views and character. The Chiriquí, David, and Cochea rivers not only border the corregimiento but are part of its identity: they are the same rivers that historically supplied the area’s agricultural farms and that today separate Las Lomas from the city, from neighbouring corregimientos, and from the Pedregal estuary to the south. The climate is tropical, hot and humid, similar to David, with a dry season from December to April.

For the real estate market, Las Lomas is the most active peri-urban corregimiento in the David district. Buyers looking for property for sale and rent in Las Lomas find one of the widest price ranges in the district: from two-bedroom houses at very accessible prices to spacious seven-bedroom properties in Las Lomas de San Carlos; flat residential lots ready to build near Federal Mall; titled farms with residential development potential —some nearly eight hectares with semi-flat topography and 200 metres from a paved road—; and commercial spaces and lots on the Pan-American Highway with premium values for regional traffic exposure. Rentals in Las Lomas are active and generally lower than in central David, with semi-furnished three-bedroom houses attracting families and professionals. Buyer profiles include Panamanian families seeking space near David, professionals working in the provincial capital, expatriates, residential development investors, and merchants seeking properties with Pan-American Highway frontage.

Homes for sale in Las Lomas:

Homes in Las Lomas offer one of the greatest varieties in the David district, from modest houses at very accessible prices to spacious properties in developments like Altos de San Antonio and Las Lomas de San Carlos. Buyers searching for homes for sale in Las Lomas will find options ranging from two-bedroom houses at accessible prices to seven-bedroom properties with large lots in Las Lomas de San Carlos. In Mata del Nance, homes sit on lots of nearly 7,500 square metres about four kilometres from the Inter-American Highway, reflecting the corregimiento’s spacious character. The variety of prices allows both moderate-budget families and higher-level buyers to find suitable options, and the proximity to the Pan-American Highway and Federal Mall makes well-located homes in Las Lomas sought after for their combination of space, accessibility, and price.

Apartments and houses for rent in Las Lomas:

The rental market in Las Lomas is active, sustained by families, professionals, and students seeking housing near David at accessible prices. Buyers searching for apartments and houses for rent in Las Lomas will find options ranging from semi-furnished three-bedroom, two-bathroom houses in developments like Altos de San Antonio to more spacious properties in other areas of the corregimiento. Proximity to the Pan-American Highway, Federal Mall, and David’s universities and hospitals keeps rental demand in Las Lomas constant, and prices are generally lower than in central David, attracting tenants seeking space and tranquillity at lower cost.

Commercial property and land in Las Lomas:

Las Lomas’ position on the Pan-American Highway gives it a commercial potential that distinguishes it as David’s commercial expansion zone. Buyers looking for commercial property and land for sale in Las Lomas will find commercial properties with Pan-American Highway frontage —where lots carry premium values for regional traffic exposure—, properties with warehouses near the highway, and titled farms with residential development potential. The zone is experiencing accelerated urban and residential growth, and lots with highway frontage are especially sought after by merchants and developers seeking to take advantage of the corregimiento’s connectivity and growth.

Frequently asked questions:

• What types of properties are available in Las Lomas?

  Las Lomas offers the most active peri-urban real estate market in the David district: homes in developments at varied prices, apartments and houses for rent, residential lots ready to build, titled farms with development potential, and commercial spaces and lots on the Pan-American Highway. It is the district’s second most populous corregimiento.

• What geographic features distinguish Las Lomas?

  Las Lomas is distinguished by its elevations —Cerro Viejo (247 m) and Cerro Prieto (245 m), which give the corregimiento its name— and by being bordered by three rivers: the Chiriquí, the David, and the Cochea. The Manjagua River separates Las Lomas from the city of David, defining it as a distinct zone. The combination of plains, hills, and rivers creates a varied landscape within the corregimiento.

• Is Las Lomas an affordable area to buy property?

  Yes, Las Lomas offers one of the widest price ranges in the district, from two-bedroom houses at very accessible prices to spacious higher-value properties. Residential lots and homes in developments like Altos de San Antonio offer accessible prices for families seeking space near David, and rents are generally lower than in the city centre.

• What investment opportunities does Las Lomas offer?

  Las Lomas offers opportunities in residential developments —with titled farms of nearly eight hectares and lot potential—, in commercial properties on the Pan-American Highway with regional traffic exposure, and in residential properties for rental. The position on the Pan-American Highway and proximity to Federal Mall make Las Lomas one of the district’s fastest-growing commercial and residential zones.

• What developments and areas are within Las Lomas?

  Las Lomas includes developments like Altos de San Antonio —with rental houses for families—, Loma de San Carlos —with residential lots near Federal Mall—, Mata del Nance —with homes on large lots about four kilometres from the Inter-American Highway—, and Las Lomas de San Carlos —with larger properties. The variety of areas within the corregimiento offers options for different buyer profiles.