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Palora
City in Morona-Santiago, Ecuador
Overview
Palora is a peaceful town set in Ecuador's Amazonian Morona-Santiago province. It's the gateway to lush rainforests and the Palora River, offering authentic rural life and eco-tourism on a small scale. Its relaxed pace attracts those seeking nature escapes and local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Morona-Santiago
Population
6,472
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-1.70°, -77.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$684
Local Cost
$372
Local Income
$400
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
16.5°C
Summer Avg
17.0°C
Winter Avg
15.2°C
Record High
27.7°C
Record Low
6.4°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
2041 mm
Internet Speed
65 Mbps
Upload
84 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
Airport
PTZ
Distance
24 km
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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 97 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 70/100.
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