Gatun Lake and forested islands seen from the Arenosa shore

Community

Gatun Lake – Arenosa

Arenosa is a small fishing village on the western shore of Gatun Lake in Panamá Oeste — the vast lake at the heart of the Panama Canal, surrounded by rainforest. ChiQ Villa Gatun, a titled lakefront estate with a hotel licence, is located here.

Gatun Lake and forested islands seen from the Arenosa shore

Lake · Arenosa, Panamá Oeste

What is Gatun Lake – Arenosa?

Arenosa is a small fishing village on the western shore of Gatun Lake in Panamá Oeste — the vast lake at the heart of the Panama Canal, surrounded by rainforest. ChiQ Villa Gatun, a titled lakefront estate with a hotel licence, is located here.

Gatun Lake was formed when the Chagres River was dammed to build the Panama Canal, and it remains one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Its western shore is quiet and forested, with small communities that live from fishing and tourism.

Days here are about the water: fishing, boat trips among the islands and watching the birds and monkeys along the shore.

At a glance

Setting
Western shore of Gatun Lake
Province
Panamá Oeste
Character
Fishing village, rainforest
Activities
Fishing, boating, nature tours

Community features

  • Direct lake access from ChiQ Villa Gatun
  • Guided boat and eco tours nearby
  • Groceries and fishing supplies in the village

The area around

The map shows the general area. Exact lots are shared when arranging a viewing.

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Area guide

Gatun Lake is the freshwater reservoir of the Panama Canal, formed in 1913 when the Chagres River was dammed, and a source of drinking water for about half o...

Read the Gatun Lake guide

Questions about Gatun Lake – Arenosa

Does ChiQ Villa Gatun have a hotel licence?
Yes. The estate holds a hotel licence from the Autoridad de Turismo de Panamá (ATP) for commercial operation. Details and documentation are shared with qualified buyers.
Can I view a residence from abroad?
Yes. We run live video walk-throughs of the home and the community, and send floor plans and the brochure in advance. Many buyers visit in person afterwards to finalise.

In their words.

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We stayed in one of the ChiQWorld houses in Yuma and absolutely fell in love with the place. The combination of nature, comfort, and total peace is something you don’t find often. Woke up to mountain views every morning.
Fernanda SernaRental guest, Yuma 44
The FRESH System allows for consistent airflow throughout the day and supplemented by air conditioning in the bedrooms the house is comfortable. The design is modern and inviting and as a friend visiting expressed, “this place is an epic beach house!”
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