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Palenque
City in Los Ríos, Ecuador
Overview
Palenque is a small but lively town set in Ecuador's Los Ríos province. Known for its agricultural backdrop, warm community, and lively markets, Palenque offers an authentic experience off the main tourist trails.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Los Ríos
Population
7,258
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-1.44°, -79.76°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$518
Local Cost
$290
Local Income
$320
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
27.7°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
18.5°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
865 mm
Internet Speed
151 Mbps
Upload
146 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 55 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 63/100.
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