Pedernales
This pocket-sized Pacific-coast town in Ecuador's Manabí province, Pedernales sits where the Marcos River meets the ocean, with mountains visible inland. Known locally as the "Genesis of Ecuador's name," it has a modest central core with cafés and restaurants. The town's economy runs on fishing and aquaculture, and it rebuilt itself after a major earthquake in April 2016 largely levelled it — a recovery completed within two years.
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- Population5,983
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 25 km16 mi
Pedernales: quick answers
Where is Pedernales?
Pedernales is in Ecuador.
How do you get to Pedernales?
The nearest airport is Bahía de Caraquez (BHA), about 2 hr 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Pedernales?
The warmest month is March, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 24°C75°F. The wettest month is February, with about 247 mm9.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Pedernales?
OpenStreetMap lists 8 restaurants, 2 cafés and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.