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Vinces
City in Los Ríos, Ecuador
Overview
Vinces is a small, scenic city situated in the Los Ríos province of Ecuador, known for its lush riverside landscapes and wooden stilt houses reminiscent of its 19th-century boom. Its unique Afro-Ecuadorian heritage, lively local culture, and proximity to natural attractions make it a welcoming stop in coastal Ecuador.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Los Ríos
Population
35,064
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-1.56°, -79.75°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$529
Local Cost
$325
Local Income
$400
Cashless
25
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
156 Mbps
Upload
145 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 151 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 60/100.
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