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Machachi
City in Pichincha, Ecuador
Overview
Machachi is a charming town set in the Andean highlands of Ecuador's Pichincha province, serving as a gateway to the awe-inspiring Cotopaxi National Park. With its lively local culture and proximity to stunning natural landscapes, Machachi is ideal for those seeking authentic small-town Andean experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Pichincha
Population
24,188
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-0.51°, -78.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$605
Local Cost
$300
Local Income
$420
Cashless
30
English
20
Temperature
14.3°C
Summer Avg
14.3°C
Winter Avg
14.0°C
Record High
24.6°C
Record Low
5.7°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1178 mm
Internet Speed
115 Mbps
Upload
130 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LTX
Distance
45 km
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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 91 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 2025-12-05.
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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