Malacatos
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Town/City Description
Although located just 35 minutes from Loja, the first thing you will notice upon your descent into Malacatos Valley is the change in temperature. Green, lush landscapes, affordable prices, and an average daily high of 77° F (25° C) make it the preferred second home and vacation destination of Loja.
Not widely inhabited by foreigners, Malacatos combines the feel of a more typical Ecuadorian pueblo with all the amenities of a destination town. The local economy consists of family scale agriculture and tourist related businesses such as restaurants, lodging, and entertainment.
Despite being just 10 minutes down the road from Vilcabamba, properties in Malacatos sell at a small discount.
Town/City Data
Population: 5,000
Altitude: 1,525 m (5,000 ft.)
Average high: 25º C (77º F)
Distance to Loja: 42 km (26 mi) - 45 minutes
Distance to the airport: 77 km (48 mi) – 1.5 hours
Average annual precipitation: 912 mm
Coordinates: 4º 15’ 39” S 79º 13’ 21’’ W
* Much of Southern Ecuador experiences a rainy and a dry season. The dry season is approximately June through September, while the rainy season is approximately October through May.
