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Esquel
City in Chubut, Argentina
Overview
Esquel is a charming Patagonian city set in the foothills of the Andes, known for its proximity to Los Alerces National Park and the famous La Trochita steam train. It's a gateway to stunning natural scenery, outdoor adventure, and authentic Argentinian culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Argentina
Province
Chubut
Population
36,687
Time Zone
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Coordinates
-42.91°, -71.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
67
LGBTQ+ Safety
52
Traffic Safety
67
Food Safety
68
Monthly Cost
$870
Local Cost
$530
Local Income
$350
Cashless
55
English
30
Temperature
6.0°C
Summer Avg
11.9°C
Winter Avg
0.1°C
Record High
33.9°C
Record Low
-18.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
845 mm
Internet Speed
206 Mbps
Upload
188 Mbps
Latency
53 ms
City Vibrancy
46
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
7
Parks
32
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EQS
Distance
15 km
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Neighborhoods
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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.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 60 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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 5 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.
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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