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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
35
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$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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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 22 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 50/100.
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