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Playa Grande

City in Quiché , Guatemala

Overview

Playa Grande, set in the lush Guatemalan highland region of Quiché, is a gateway to natural beauty and indigenous Q'eqchi' Maya culture. The town offers authentic local markets, friendly communities, and easy access to nearby natural attractions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Guatemala
Department
Quiché
Population
Time Zone
America/Guatemala
Coordinates
15.93°, -90.73°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$479
Local Cost
$280
Local Income
$180
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
25.0°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
22.5°C
Record High
42.7°C
Record Low
10.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1754 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
PKJ
Distance
7 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 48/100.

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