Ecuador is one of the safest countries in the Andean Region, however, it is advisable to take all the circumstances during your trip to our country. Cities like Quito, Guayaquil, and Cuenca, being the main ones in Ecuador, have more cases of theft and assaults, while in rural areas like Cuyabeno, it is not common.
So is it safe to travel to Ecuador? If this is one of the questions we are asked the most when asking about our tours, it is normal to be worried due to the amount of international news that talks about the reality of crime in Ecuador, however, the majority of our travelers end up safely and without any problem.
If you are planning to travel to Ecuador, keep reading to learn the best tips and recommendations.
- Investigate which are the unsafe places in the city where you are and try not to visit them
- Find out the best time to visit tourist attractions
- Keep all your important documents in a safe place, and always travel with a copy of your passport. If you lose it, go directly to the embassy of your country.
- We recommend bringing credit cards and not large sums of money. If you want to withdraw money from an ATM, always do so in small amounts.
- Do not use valuables in crowded places, or store them in a backpack.
- Keep your belongings with you at all times if traveling on interprovincial buses. DO NOT put your backpack or luggage under the seat or in the overhead compartments.
- If you rent a car, it is advisable to leave it in public parking lots and not leave valuables in them.
- Do not use unregistered taxis, always check that they have their company and permits, these are usually found on the doors as stickers. Take a photo of the license plate and send it to someone you have contact with during the trip.
- Do not get into unknown vehicles.
- If you are walking, do not use headphones that can keep you away from the noise around you or the street.
- Ask your hotel staff, people, or restaurant waiters for recommendations about tourist places to visit and what would be the best way to get there.
When visiting a National Reserve or National Park always check the security measures in these places, ask your tour provider or your travel agent about the security measures taken in the city where you are going.
The Cuyabeno Fauna Reserve is located in Sucumbíos, it is a site surrounded by park rangers who monitor the safety of tourists who enter this place.
At Green Forest Ecolodge we care about the safety of our guests and future guests, that is why our sales agents will provide you with all the information about your tour and be aware of your arrival at our meeting point in Lago Agrio if necessary. you are traveling from other cities. Our staff and our guides will be attentive to your safety at all times in the Cuyabeno Fauna Reserve.
In conclusion, is Ecuador safe? The answer is YES, security in Ecuador is better than in many other places in Latin America, you just have to always be aware of your surroundings, always travel carefully, maintain common sense, keep an eye on your personal belongings, follow the recommendations of guides and local people who know the cities.
If you want more information we will be happy to answer all your questions, simply call our number and our team will help you as normal.
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