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Valdez

City in Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Overview

Valdez, located in the Esmeraldas province of Ecuador, is a laid-back coastal town known for its diverse Afro-Ecuadorian culture, fishing heritage, and beautiful Pacific sunsets. With its small-town feel, Valdez is ideal for travelers wanting to immerse themselves in local life away from big crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Esmeraldas
Population
11,441
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
1.25°, -78.98°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
35
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$536
Local Cost
$337
Local Income
$340
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
24.1°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
23.8°C
Record High
35.2°C
Record Low
18.3°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1030 mm
Internet Speed
19 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
50 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1

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Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 22 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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