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Vilcabamba, Ecuador
Loja · Ecuador
Vilcabamba is a small town in Loja, Ecuador with a population of 0. Elevation: 5,574 ft (1,699 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About 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
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,574 ft (1,699 m) |
| Coordinates | -4.2608°, -79.2227° |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
| Country | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| State / Province | Loja |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.6 inches (2,225 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vilcabamba
Vilcabamba is a small town in Ecuador (Loja) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 5,574 feet (1,699 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.6 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above Ecuador avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,574 ft (1,699 m) |
| Area | 20.1 sq mi (52.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.2608°N, 79.2227°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in |
Vilcabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in January to 67°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.5") and August the driest (1.2").
Colleges & Universities in Vilcabamba
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Benjamin Carrion | College | — | — |
Schools in Vilcabamba
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Piedad Gurneo De O. | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Basica Dr. Ricardo Sotomayor | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Basica Pedro Lopez Medrano | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Basica Vicente Paz | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nacional Mixto Vilcabamba | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Basica Matilde Palacio de Jaramillo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Basica 13 de Abril | — | — | — | — |
| Unidad Educativa Baltazar Aguirre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Basica Juan Ullauri | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Julián de Rua Pizarro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Basica Juan Montalvo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Vilcabamba
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Activa | entretenimiento, musica | AAC+ 96 kbps |
Libraries in Vilcabamba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Libre | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Vilcabamba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado de Vilcabamba | |||||
| Mercado de Yangana | |||||
| Mercado Malacatos | |||||
| Micro Mercado | |||||
| Micromercado Zona Fría | |||||
| Tienda Kelly | |||||
| Tienda Kelly |
Hotels in Vilcabamba
11 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Vilcabamba
42 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Vilcabamba
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Vilcabamba
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Vilcabamba
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Vilcabamba
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Vilcabamba
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Vilcabamba
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Vilcabamba
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Vilcabamba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Vilcabamba
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport | MRR | Medium Airport |
| Ciudad de Catamayo Airport | LOH | Small Airport |
| Cumbaratza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Loja Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Vilcabamba
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Vilcabamba
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| San Pablo |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vilcabamba
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Casa Medalla Milagrosa | |
| Iglesia Católica Cristo Luz del Mundo | Vilcabamba | |
| Iglesia Católica de Quinara | |
| Iglesia Católica María Auxiliadora de Masanamaca | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Internacional Vilcabamba | |
| Iglesia Santa Marianita | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Meditation Center | |
| Protestant church |
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What is the weather like in Vilcabamba?
Vilcabamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.6 inches.