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Huaquillas

City in El Oro, Ecuador

Overview

Huaquillas is a busy border city in southern Ecuador, serving as a gateway to Peru and a hub for cross-border trade. Despite its commercial focus, it boasts a lively street scene, affordable local cuisine, and unique cultural mix reflecting its position as a transit point. Visitors will find an authentic Ecuadorian experience with varied neighborhoods and a true regional flavor.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
El Oro
Population
56,021
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-3.48°, -80.23°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$641
Local Cost
$355
Local Income
$330
Cashless
30
English
18
Temperature
23.9°C
Summer Avg
24.1°C
Winter Avg
23.8°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
16.5°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
501 mm
Internet Speed
211 Mbps
Upload
200 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
3
Parks
12
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TBP
Distance
19 km

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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 46 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.

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Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.

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