Safety
Criminality
Yes! There is criminality in Ecuador as well; from smaller offences to murder. But in which country doesn't this exist? A few tips to reduce the chances that something might happen to you.- Don't walk around like a 'real' tourist, try to dress and behave neutral.
- Keep your camera in your bag and out of sight of other people. Take care as well with jewelry. TIP: leave the things you really don't want to loose at home.
- Don't walk around alone during the night: this doesn't only go for tourists, the locals watch out at night as well. So take a cab if you have to go out late.
- Are you walking out on the street and you don't trust something? In this case, try to find other people. Take care in the old center of - Make inquiries on the spot about which places are and aren't safe.
- Traveling by trolleybus in Quito is ideal and cheap, which means that a lot of people choose the trolley as a means of transport and that it's usually very busy. So keep your bag in front of you and don't put any valuables in your pockets.
- News on television, newspaper or radio can cause a lot of worries at home, so keep your loved ones informed about your whereabouts and how you are doing!!!