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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 · estimate
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
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 2026-03-22.
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: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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