Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno Travel Guide

Town

Known by locals as a small Guayas town, Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno offers riverine lanes, seafood markets, and access to mangrove channels and agricultural landscapes outside Guayaquil’s bustle.

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Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno essentials

Country: Ecuador
Driest months: Aug-Oct
Pay in: Dollar ($)
Language: Spanish
Emergency: 101

Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno (town) at a Glance

Local Time
9:40 PM
GMT-5
Population
12,617

Costs: $20-35 per day - low-cost Ecuadorian small town with local markets and simple lodging.

Safety: Generally safe, low tourist crime - typical small-town safety; take usual precautions at night.

Best Time: June-October - dry season in the coast-proximate Guayas region is best for travel.

The town is named after Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno, who served as Ecuador’s president in the early 20th century.
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno (town)

Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno is warm year-round; visit during the dry season (June-December) for the most reliable weather. The wet months are greener but wetter, and late dry-season months are hottest.

Wet Season

January - May24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F)

Frequent heavy showers and high humidity - lush countryside and fewer tourists, but expect short, intense downpours.

Dry Season

June - December23 to 29 °C (73 to 84 °F)

Drier, sunnier months with only modest temperature variation - the most convenient time for travel and outdoor activities.

Warmest Months

March - May25 to 31 °C (77 to 88 °F)

Peak warmth and humidity before wetter months - energetic coastal days but can feel muggy; mornings are best for outings.

Climate

Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 19°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1668 mm/year), wettest in March with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 67 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 22° - 30° 26° 338 mm overcast 76% 1.4 m/s 1.8 very high 12.1h
February Good 22° - 30° 26° 372 mm overcast 83% 1.3 m/s 1.9 very high 12.1h
March Acceptable 22° - 31° 27° 403 mm overcast 84% 1.3 m/s 1.9 very high 12.0h
April Acceptable 22° - 31° 27° 287 mm overcast 82% 1.3 m/s 1.9 very high 12.0h
May Very Good 22° - 30° 26° 91 mm overcast 77% 1.2 m/s 1.6 very high 11.9h
June Very Good 21° - 29° 25° 40 mm overcast 70% 1.3 m/s 1.4 high 11.9h
July Excellent 20° - 28° 24° 15 mm overcast 64% 1.3 m/s 1.4 high 11.9h
August Excellent 19° - 28° 24° 3 mm overcast 60% 1.4 m/s 1.6 very high 12.0h
September Excellent 20° - 29° 24° 9 mm overcast 60% 1.5 m/s 1.8 very high 12.0h
October Excellent 20° - 29° 25° 9 mm overcast 64% 1.6 m/s 1.8 very high 12.0h
November Excellent 20° - 30° 25° 16 mm overcast 66% 1.6 m/s 1.8 very high 12.1h
December Very Good 21° - 31° 26° 85 mm overcast 69% 1.5 m/s 1.7 very high 12.1h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno (town)

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Where to Stay in Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno (town)

Budget

Town centre / near Guayaquil - $10-35/night

Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno has very few formal hotels; local hospedajes and small inns serve budget travelers. For more choice, use Guayaquil.

Mid-Range

Guayaquil (nearest city) - $35-90/night

Mid-range hotels are scarce in town. Guayaquil offers the nearest dependable selection of comfortable hotels and services.

Luxury

Guayaquil - $100+/night

No luxury hotels in Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno. Travelers looking for upscale accommodation should book in Guayaquil and transfer by road.

Eat & Drink

Nightlife in Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno (town)

Nightlife is modest, with evenings spent in family restaurants or small cafés. There are no clubs or large entertainment venues in the town.

Shopping in Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno (town)

Shopping is basic and local: markets and small stores supply food, clothing and necessities. For more variety and branded goods travel to nearby larger cities.