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Salinas
City in Santa Elena, Ecuador
Overview
Salinas, located on the Pacific coast of Ecuador, is renowned for its beautiful beaches, lively boardwalk, and relaxed holiday vibe. The city draws both national tourists and international visitors seeking sun, sand, and water sports in a compact, walkable setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Ecuador
Province
Santa Elena
Population
35,066
Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
-2.21°, -80.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$813
Local Cost
$473
Local Income
$420
Cashless
45
English
30
Temperature
22.7°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
21.5°C
Record High
28.1°C
Record Low
18.0°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
442 mm
Internet Speed
192 Mbps
Upload
173 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SNC
Distance
3 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 67 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 76/100.
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