• Puerto Barú
    in David

    The largest private investment in Chiriquí’s history, driving logistics, agroindustry, and tourism from the heart of the province.

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  • A tourism gateway for Panama’s Pacific

    With its dock for mini-cruises and mega yachts, Puerto Barú will attract 40,000 nautical visitors and boost regional tourism.

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  • Panama’s first
    green port

    Designed with a strong environmental commitment, it will operate on 100% renewable energy and dedicate part of its land to conservation.

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  • A new logistics platform
    from the west

    Puerto Barú will decentralize the country’s logistics, strengthen trade security, and open new industrial and agro-export opportunities.

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  • New routes for
    Chiriquí’s agroindustry

    With direct maritime connection from David, producers will export with fewer intermediaries and better margins.

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What is Puerto Barú?

Puerto Barú in David, Panama’s first green port

Puerto Barú in David will be Panama’s first green port and the largest private investment in Chiriquí’s history. A multipurpose project connecting the western region with the country and the world through a sustainable logistics, agribusiness, and tourism model.

More than port infrastructure, it will be a platform for regional development—capable of handling all types of cargo, creating jobs, boosting the economy, and positioning Chiriquí as a new logistics and investment hub for Panama and Central America, powered by renewable energy and a sustainable vision.

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Purpose

Connecting Chiriquí with the region and the world

Puerto Barú was born with the purpose of transforming Chiriquí and Panama’s western region by connecting it with new logistics, trade, and investment opportunities—driving sustainable development from Chiriquí to the world.

We believe in a new way of building infrastructure—one that places people, communities, and the planet at the center of every decision.

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Project Pillars

Sectors of Impact

Logistics

Developing an integrated logistics platform that will strengthen Panama’s logistics network from the country’s agroindustrial core.

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Agroindustry

Boosting the competitiveness of the agroindustrial sector, facilitating exports and imports, and creating added value for local producers.

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Tourism

Creating a new maritime destination for mini-cruises and mega yachts, diversifying the economy and positioning Chiriquí and the region as a sustainable tourism hub.

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Key Figures

Puerto Barú in Numbers

Million dollars
In initial investment for sustainable port and logistics infrastructure.
New jobs
During construction phase, prioritizing local labor.
Meters of docks
Includes commercial, liquid cargo, and tourism terminals.
Renewable energy
Supplied by solar panels and local photovoltaic parks.
Containers per year
Projected annual capacity of the port’s container yard.
Nautical visitors per year
Drawn by the tourism pier in the Gulf of Chiriquí.
Draft depth
Operational depth with three additional meters at high tide.
Private hectares
Total project area including terminal, logistics park, and free zones.
Deadweight tons
Average vessel capacity operating at Puerto Barú.
Transport savings
Up to 70% savings for Chiriquí exports to the Pacific.
Green areas
Of the land will be dedicated to conservation and environmental protection zones.
Reforested hectares
Of new forest areas as part of environmental compensation.
Million annual contributions
Generated by tourism and port-related services.
Integrated sectors
Including coffee, oils, tropical fruits, vegetables, and seafood.
Operational jobs
In the port’s commercial terminal phase.
Tourism jobs
Created through the cruise and tourism operations.
Children benefited
Through Fundación Nuevas Rutas’ social programs.
People trained
Through community programs led by CIFEM and partners.
Annual calls
Projected for the port’s tourism terminal.
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A multipurpose port designed to drive regional development

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Sustainability

A green port vision

We designed a port with a forward-looking and sustainable vision. Puerto Barú will be Panama’s first green port, operating on 100% renewable energy and protecting local ecosystems.

Thirty percent of the land will be set aside for conservation, including an ecological corridor and botanical garden, while driving the regional economy and reducing logistics costs. More than infrastructure, it’s an efficient and responsible port model, created alongside communities, businesses, academia, and government.

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Testimonials

Voices that inspire a sustainable future

  • It’s not possible to rely on a single access route to the province of Chiriquí. Puerto Barú truly becomes a solution for the agricultural sector.

    Virgilio Saldaña

    Farmer and Horticultural Producer, Tierras Altas, Chiriquí

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  • Puerto Barú will be a project that opens many doors for the community and for the province as a whole.

    Víctor M. Díaz Tapia

    President, Pedregal Sustainable Tourism Association

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  • Having a port in the province of Chiriquí would give us the opportunity to connect with the world in a much more direct way.

    Francisco Serracín

    Coffee Grower and Owner of Don Pachi Estate

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news

Puerto Barú at work

Western Panama Takes Center Stage at Panama-Texas Week 2026
September 29, 2026

Western Panama Takes Center Stage at Panama-Texas Week 2026

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Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca Strengthens Its Production and Traditions at the Mónico Cruz Agrotourism Fair
September 21, 2026

Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca Strengthens Its Production and Traditions at the Mónico Cruz Agrotourism Fair

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Participating in the 2026 Maritime, Logistics and Port Forum
September 15, 2026

Participating in the 2026 Maritime, Logistics and Port Forum

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Puerto Barú Strengthens Ties with Chiriquí’s Business Community at the CAMCHI Business Roundtable
September 1, 2026

Puerto Barú Strengthens Ties with Chiriquí’s Business Community at the CAMCHI Business Roundtable

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COEL Strengthens Logistics Integration in Western Panama with Visit to Puerto Barú
August 24, 2026

COEL Strengthens Logistics Integration in Western Panama with Visit to Puerto Barú

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At CONCOP 2026, We Highlight the Potential of Western Panama to Drive the Country’s Growth
August 20, 2026

At CONCOP 2026, We Highlight the Potential of Western Panama to Drive the Country’s Growth

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