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Palenque
City in Colón, Panama
Overview
Palenque is a small, community-oriented town on Panama's Caribbean coast, known for its relaxed pace and proximity to natural attractions. It's a gateway for exploring the mangrove forests and beaches of Colón Province, and offers an authentic glimpse of Panamanian rural life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Panama
Province
Colón
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Panama
Coordinates
9.57°, -79.36°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$795
Local Cost
$497
Local Income
$400
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
26.5°C
Record High
32.6°C
Record Low
23.3°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2107 mm
Internet Speed
23 Mbps
Upload
22 Mbps
Latency
102 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CTE
Distance
44 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. 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 60/100.
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