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Playón Chico
City in Guna, Panama
Overview
Playón Chico is a small island village in the Guna region of Panama, set on turquoise waters surrounded by lush mangrove and coral reefs. Famous for its rich Guna culture and lively traditions, the town offers a peaceful, authentic escape from mainland bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Panama
Indigenous Region
Guna
Population
2,042
Time Zone
America/Panama
Coordinates
9.31°, -78.23°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$825
Local Cost
$510
Local Income
$150
Cashless
5
English
10
Temperature
27.6°C
Summer Avg
28.0°C
Winter Avg
27.0°C
Record High
31.3°C
Record Low
24.9°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
2740 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
PYC
Distance
1 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 50/100.
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