Valdivia is a small coastal city located in the Santa Elena Province of Ecuador, situated in the southwestern part of the country along the Pacific Ocean. The city is positioned near the southern tip of the Ecuadorian coast and serves as a minor port community in the region.
The city is known for its fishing industry, which forms the backbone of the local economy. Valdivia has historical significance as one of Ecuador's older settlements, with archaeological evidence indicating pre-Columbian habitation in the area. The surrounding region is characterized by coastal and semi-arid terrain typical of southwestern Ecuador's Pacific coastline.