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Puerto Bolívar

City in El Oro, Ecuador

Overview

Puerto Bolívar is a charming port town on Ecuador's southern coast, known for its busy waterfront, fresh seafood, and gateway status to Isla Jambelí. With a laid-back vibe and scenic harbor, it's popular with both locals and visitors seeking authentic coastal life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
El Oro
Population
8,300
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-3.27°, -80.00°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$606
Local Cost
$312
Local Income
$300
Cashless
30
English
20
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
133 Mbps
Upload
134 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
22.0
Airport
ETR
Distance
20 km

Frequently Asked Questions

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 73 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 65/100.

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