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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 · estimate
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-21.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 48/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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