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San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas
City in Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Overview
San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas is a coastal city in northwest Ecuador, known for its Afro-Ecuadorian culture, maritime heritage, and proximity to pristine natural landscapes. As a small port town, it retains a relaxed, authentic vibe far from the hustle of larger cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Esmeraldas
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
1.29°, -78.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$610
Local Cost
$305
Local Income
$320
Cashless
20
English
13
Temperature
26.1°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
25.8°C
Record High
33.9°C
Record Low
21.4°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
964 mm
Internet Speed
146 Mbps
Upload
112 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
14.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 14 tests. 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 53/100.
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