There is more petty crime in S America than Europe or N America. I carry a decoy wallet with an expired credit card and no more than 20 dollars in it which I use to make small purchases and I keep my main money and credit cards more hidden. That way if I get pickpocketed I don't lose too much.
Ecuador and Latin America are wonderful and fascinating countries.
Like any other country in the world, there is crime. The Ecuadorian people are great and the locals will warn you of any danger but you also have to be careful. Like I tell my kids, don't expose your valuables as there is always risk of theft, don't walk alone at night in isolated areas and most importantly, don't look like a vulnerable person. I was in Ecuador for a month and nothing happen, I was in Washington for an 1 hr and my wallet was stolen. Then again, Washington steals my money every day.
Ecuador es un pais con gente muy agradable, en cuanto a si es seguro o no, depende de que parte del pais tu vayas ya que hay ciudades mas pacificas que otras, pero una recomendacion en general es que situ vas a Ecuador. cuando salgas para algun lado siempre estes acompa?ada con conocidos
saludos desde Ecuador
ingrese a trabajar el mes de noviembre del 2012 hasta octubre del 2.013 con sueldo de $320. hasta el mes de octubre del 2.013 por favor ayudme a sacar mi liquidacion laboral ya que el patrono ya no tiene mas trabajo gracias
I'm planning to go on a volunteer trip to do some animal rescue and rehabilitation work there as soon as I've saved up.... so it probably won't be until the end of this year sometime...
But is it a safe place to go?
