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Changuinola
City in Bocas del Toro, Panama
Overview
Changuinola is an agricultural town in the heart of Bocas del Toro Province, surrounded by banana plantations and lush rainforest. It is a gateway for travelers heading to Costa Rica or the Caribbean coast, offering an authentic slice of Panamanian local life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Panama
Province
Bocas del Toro
Population
101,091
Time Zone
America/Panama
Coordinates
9.43°, -82.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
44
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
48
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$920
Local Cost
$468
Local Income
$430
Cashless
35
English
21
Temperature
25.0°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
24.3°C
Record High
30.7°C
Record Low
21.1°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
2685 mm
Internet Speed
259 Mbps
Upload
256 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CHX
Distance
3 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 67/100.
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