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Playas
City in Guayas, Ecuador
Overview
Playas, officially known as General Villamil Playas, is a relaxed coastal city in Guayas province, famous for its endless beaches and fresh seafood. Popular with both Ecuadorians and travelers, it's ideal for sun-seekers and those looking to escape city crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Guayas
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-2.63°, -80.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$790
Local Cost
$417
Local Income
$400
Cashless
35
English
20
Temperature
24.3°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
23.4°C
Record High
32.3°C
Record Low
18.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
477 mm
Internet Speed
192 Mbps
Upload
175 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
15.0
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 2026-03-21.
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 109 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 55/100.
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