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La Libertad
City in Santa Elena, Ecuador
Overview
La Libertad is a coastal city on the Santa Elena Peninsula known for its lively markets, urban beaches, and proximity to the popular resort area of Salinas. With a blend of local life and amenities, the city is a commercial hub for the region and is an accessible jumping-off point to explore Ecuador's Pacific coast.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Santa Elena
Population
112,154
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-2.23°, -80.91°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$785
Local Cost
$408
Local Income
$440
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
24.4°C
Summer Avg
25.3°C
Winter Avg
23.7°C
Record High
34.4°C
Record Low
17.4°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
516 mm
Internet Speed
184 Mbps
Upload
182 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SNC
Distance
8 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 167 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 75/100.
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