Line Three of the Panama Metro System
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Line 3 of Panama’s Metro will serve the 400,000 daily commuters from Panama’s western suburbs and will be another major works project that will keep unemployment low for the next decade.
Projects like Line 3, the fourth bridge over the Canal and the completion of the Panama Canal expansion are all government projects that, combined with new port expansions and the public/private alliance to renovate Colon will keep Panama’s economy cranking for at least another 10 years.
From a real estate perspective, the benefits are aplenty. With drastically reduced commute times, previously displaced cities like Capira and Chame now become realistic commuter cities of the future, opening the door for savvy developers who can afford to wait the 6-7 years before Line 3 is completed.
Retail opportunities at the stops are the low hanging fruit, and we’ve already seen the results of development along the metro stations on line 1.
Commute times will be reduced from 1.5 hours to less than 30 minutes each way, meaning Panamanians who live in areas like Chorrera will now start getting home at 6:30 pm instead of as late as 8:30 every night. That means more time for homework and being a parent which could very realistically have an impact on Panama’s crime rate.
Construction will start later this year.
Kent Davis, founder of Panama Equity Real Estate, is a leading expert in Panama’s competitive real estate market. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, he holds a Marketing Information Systems degree from James Madison University. After a successful corporate career managing multimillion-dollar inventories at Hajoca Corporation, Kent pursued his dream of living abroad, moving to Panama in 2007.
Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, he established Panama Equity to connect buyers, sellers, and investors with Panama’s top properties. Known for his transparency, expertise, and market insights, Kent has helped hundreds navigate Panama’s real estate landscape. Fluent in Spanish, he frequently publishes market reports to empower clients with informed decisions.
Beyond real estate, Kent is passionate about Panama’s culture, landscapes, and surf-friendly beaches. He lives in Panama with his wife and three sons, embracing the vibrant lifestyle the country offers.
