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San Pedro de Vilcabamba, Ecuador

Loja · Ecuador

San Pedro de Vilcabamba is a small town in Loja, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 5,410 ft (1,649 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,410 ft Elevation 1,649 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
146.8 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About San Pedro de Vilcabamba

San Pedro de Vilcabamba

Vilcabamba is a village in the southern region of Ecuador, in Loja Province, about 45 km (28 mi) south of the city of Loja. The name ‘Vilcabamba’ apparently derives from the Quichua ‘huilco pamba’. Huilco denotes the sacred trees, Anadenanthera colubrina, that grow in the region; pamba means ‘plain’.The area has been referred to as the ‘Playground of the Inca’, which refers to its historic use as a retreat for Incan royalty. The valley is overlooked by a mountain called Mandango, the Sleeping Inca, which is said to protect the area from earthquakes and other natural disasters.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain146.8 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation5,410 ft (1,649 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation5,410 ft (1,649 m)
Coordinates-4.2427°, -79.2216°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceLoja
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation146.8 inches (3,729 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Pedro de Vilcabamba

San Pedro de Vilcabamba is a small town in Ecuador (Loja) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 5,410 feet (1,649 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 146.8 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

San Pedro de Vilcabamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 146.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,410 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above Ecuador avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,410 ft (1,649 m)
Area20.1 sq mi (52.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-4.2427°N, 79.2216°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 146.8"
286% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.30"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

122 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 3, 1999 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M5.9 88 km
Jun 5, 2017 Peru-Ecuador border region M5.6 128 km
Aug 21, 2023 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador M5.4 142 km
Feb 13, 2021 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador M5.3 115 km
Aug 17, 1992 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru M5.3 146 km
Feb 18, 2021 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador M5.2 56 km
Aug 17, 2010 7 km SSW of Buenos Aires, Peru M5.2 148 km
May 21, 2024 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador M5.1 78 km
Mar 17, 2002 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador M5.1 142 km
Jan 16, 2015 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador M5.1 127 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador M5.1 110 km
Jun 11, 2007 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador M5.1 122 km
Oct 15, 2009 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru M5.0 117 km
Nov 25, 2013 12 km NE of Machala, Ecuador M5.0 140 km
Jul 14, 2002 29 km N of Las Pirias, Peru M5.0 133 km
May 25, 2004 9 km WNW of Suyo, Peru M4.9 99 km
Sep 16, 1998 51 km E of Pasaje, Ecuador M4.9 112 km
Mar 9, 2020 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru M4.9 105 km
Oct 12, 1999 20 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador M4.9 76 km
Jul 21, 2021 7 km SSE of San Ignacio, Peru M4.9 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 7.3 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in Coldest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in Driest
September 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
December 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in

San Pedro de Vilcabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.3") and August the driest (1.1").

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Schools in San Pedro de Vilcabamba

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Nacional San Pedro de Vilcabamba - - - -
Escuela Fiscal 9 de Octubre - - - -
Escuela Sacapo - - - -
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Radio Stations near San Pedro de Vilcabamba

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Activa entretenimiento, musica AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in San Pedro de Vilcabamba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Arte Manuel Serrano
Museo de la cultura lojana
Museo de la cultura lojana
Museo de la Música
Museo de la Música
Museo de las Madres Conceptas - Loja
Museo de las Madres Conceptas - Loja
Museo Matilde Hidalgo de Procel
Museo Matilde Hidalgo de Procel
Ñaño casa museo
Ñaño casa museo

Libraries in San Pedro de Vilcabamba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Libre0.0
Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana0.0
Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana0.0

Farmers Markets in San Pedro de Vilcabamba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
G&G Micromercado
G&G Micromercado
Mercado Central
Mercado de Vilcabamba
Mercado de Yangana
Mercado Malacatos
Mercado San Sebastian
Micro Mercado
Micromercado Zona Fría
Minimarket San Antonio
Minimarket San Antonio
Tienda Kelly
Tienda Kelly

Hotels in San Pedro de Vilcabamba

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hostería Victoria
Madre Tierra
Quinta Ana María

Restaurants in San Pedro de Vilcabamba

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chivo al hueco
Restaurante Truchas del salado
Truchas del Salado

Clinics in San Pedro de Vilcabamba

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Seguro Social Campesino
Seguro Social Campesino

Gas Stations in San Pedro de Vilcabamba

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Masgas

Shopping Malls in San Pedro de Vilcabamba

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plaza Coco;Cajero del Banco del Austro

Stadiums & Teams in San Pedro de Vilcabamba

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Airports Near San Pedro de Vilcabamba

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra AirportMRRMedium Airport
Ciudad de Catamayo AirportLOHSmall Airport
Cumbaratza Airport-Small Airport
Loja Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in San Pedro de Vilcabamba

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aprofe
Centro de alérgias
E Medical Center
M&J MEDICAL CENTER
San Pablo

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Pedro de Vilcabamba

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Católica del Señor de la Caída
Capilla Católica Divino Niño
Capilla Católica Divino Niño de Sacapo
Capilla Católica Nuestra Virgen de Yaguarcocha
Capilla Católica Santa Rosa de Lima - Cararango
Convento
Iglesia Católica San Pedro de Vilcabamba

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
1,565 m (5,135 ft)
Founded
1576
Website
marcaecuador.com

🇪🇨 About Ecuador

Capital Quito
Population 17,084,357
Area 283,560 km²
GDP (USD) $121,147,057,000
GDP per capita $6,738
HDI 0.765
Life expectancy 77.4 years
Internet users 72.7%
Urban population 63.1%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +593
TLD .ec
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Ecuador

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
May 24 The Battle of Pichincha Batalla de Pichincha
Aug 10 Declaration of Independence of Quito Primer Grito de Independencia
Oct 9 Independence of Guayaquil Independencia de Guayaquil
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos
Nov 3 Independence of Cuenca Independencia de Cuenca
Dec 25 Christmas Day Día de Navidad

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What is the weather like in San Pedro de Vilcabamba?

San Pedro de Vilcabamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 146.8 inches.

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