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Rio Verde

City in Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Overview

Rio Verde is a tranquil coastal town in northern Ecuador's Esmeraldas province, known for its lush tropical scenery, black sand beaches, and friendly community. The town makes an appealing base for exploring Ecuador's Pacific coastline and sampling Afro-Ecuadorian cuisine.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Esmeraldas
Population
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
1.06°, -79.40°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$542
Local Cost
$325
Local Income
$320
Cashless
25
English
10
Temperature
25.8°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
25.7°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
20.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1145 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
ESM
Distance
27 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. 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 55/100.

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