Photo of Playa Grande with bright sand surface

Photo of Playa Grande with turquoise pure water surface

6.8

Good

Playa Grande

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Grande?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Grande.There are 3 restaurants nearby.Tiki Bar @ Seagull Cove Resort is the closest place located 2300 meters from the beach.

Boca Chica, Panama

#10 out of 18 in Chiriqui

6.8

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Bright sand Sand bottom

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Located outside the settlement

Boca Chica • 3.2 km

Map of beach

Bar Tiki Bar @ Seagull Cove Resort

8.6 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant Luna Azul Cafe and Restaurant Boca Chica

9.6 - Exceptional 2.3km

Restaurant Los Amigos Bar & Grill

7.8 - Very good 4.2km

Tourist Attraction Isla linarte

1km

Tourist Attraction Viajero Golfo de Chiriqui

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Taxi mar -Boca chica

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Boca Chica, Horconcitos

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Coca

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Hermosa

4.3km

Historical Landmark Manglar San Lorenzo

9.5km

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About

Playa Grande is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 10th place out of 18 beaches in the Chiriqui region 36.5 km away from its center, the city of David. It is one of the beaches of Boca Chica settlement, just 3.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Playa Grande coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Gavilla, which has a rating of 7.3.

Playa Grande (Chiriqui) is located outside the Boca Chica settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the correct question is not how to get to Playa Grande, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

Weather

history

+24 ^o C +18 ^o C

Air temperature

2.2 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

0 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Boca Chica • 3.2 km

Map of beach

Bar Tiki Bar @ Seagull Cove Resort

8.6 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant Luna Azul Cafe and Restaurant Boca Chica

9.6 - Exceptional 2.3km

Restaurant Los Amigos Bar & Grill

7.8 - Very good 4.2km

Tourist Attraction Isla linarte

1km

Tourist Attraction Viajero Golfo de Chiriqui

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Taxi mar -Boca chica

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Boca Chica, Horconcitos

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Coca

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa Hermosa

4.3km

Historical Landmark Manglar San Lorenzo

9.5km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

2.1km

Playa Piedrita Playa Piedrita

5.8 Pleasant

2.3km

Playa Christina Playa Christina

7.1 Good

3.9km

Playa Coca Playa Coca

7 Good

4km

Playa Hermosa Playa Hermosa

6.8 Good

4.2km

Playa Gavilla Playa Gavilla

7.3 Good

6km

Playa Punta Bejuco Playa Punta Bejuco

6.8 Good

6.5km

Cala Mia beach Cala Mia beach

7.3 Good

7.5km

Isla Palenque beach Isla Palenque beach

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Boca Chica • 3.2km

Main locality of province

David • 36.5km

Transport

Airport

DAV • 33.7km

Bus Station

Terminal Vigui Tole • 57.8km

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6.8 Good

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Fernando Vargas

10 Exceptional

This beach is an ideal spot for relaxation with plenty of shade available. It's also worth noting that entry is free to the public.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Grande?

The coastline of Playa Grande is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa Grande?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Grande, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa Grande good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.

Playa Grande does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Playa Grande good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa Grande secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Playa Grande?

Playa Grande can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Grande?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Grande.

There are 3 restaurants nearby.Tiki Bar @ Seagull Cove Resort is the closest place located 2300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Playa Grande from parking?

The Playa Grande has no parking spot

Are there any attractions nearby Playa Grande?

There are 4 attractions near Playa Grande that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Isla linarte located in 1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Grande?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa Grande is March. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is October with air temperature 22°C and water 18°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa Grande (Chiriqui) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa Grande (Chiriqui) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.