Is Ecuador Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Ecuador
Safety rating
Women living in Ecuador consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 1.9 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Ecuador consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2.2 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 20.2% percentage of women in Ecuador have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 5 experiences
Safety rating: | 1.9/5 | Unsafe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 1/5 | Very Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 2.4/5 | Unsafe |
Crime rate: | 2.2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.6/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.8/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.2/5 | A Bit Worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 2.2/5 | A Bit Worried |
Is Ecuador safe for women?
City of Quito
As all LATAM capital cities, Quito is a place were women should be careful and always aware of their belongings and safety in public spaces. Also as all Andes and LATAM cultures, women could face sexism. Me and my community of girlfriends always share locations when we have plans together and and a contact info in case we go out alone or in a date. Is important to know that Quito look’s big but mostly everyone knows everyone, so if you are planning to move outside or in the city is easy to asks around if someone could give you a safe ride.
Posted: November 6, 2024
Andrea
Guayaquil
Guayaquil has been experiencing an unprecedented security crisis for several months. If you travel to Guayaquil be very careful with your belongings, and watch around. Don't take with you great value objects if you don't want to be surprised.
Posted: June 22, 2024
Daniela
Guayaquil
Not safe at night or even after 6pm Taxis are not reliable Public transportation is easy to get robbed in it They charge foreigners more for everything Being mugged is too common and you have to be aware of your surroundings all the time
Posted: June 13, 2024
María
Quito
Quito can be quite safe for women, as long as you consider general advice regarding specific hours and areas to avoid. Particularly when traveling in a group, it is advisable to steer clear of public transportation. Opting for private services and sharing them within the group significantly reduces the likelihood of encountering any issues during your visit to Quito.
Posted: February 28, 2024Quito
I think that Quito is relatively safe. You should exercise caution since there are pickpockets, snatch & grab, etc. I walk around during the day. Wouldn’t walk around at night. I feel safe going to bars and clubs (just make sure to keep my drink safe since there are druggings to steal things here). There are cases of kidnappings for ransom, rare but they do happen and they happen to people that the criminals think are rich (so if you’re blonde or clearly foreign, just be aware of your surroundings). There is a high level of machismo here so some guys might feel entitled to you as a woman, just be firm and leave if someone is being too pushy.
Posted: February 22, 2024Is Ecuador worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 17 experiences from female travelers
Galápagos, Couple travel
The Galápagos Islands are truly extraordinary. Booking activities on site is much cheaper (don’t be shy to bargain) and offers more flexibility. The diversity of wildlife is exceptional. Island hopping is not the most comfortable (if you get nauseous plan to grab some medicine). Once on an island everything is conveniently close. We often walked everywhere even to an airport on one of the islands. For distant activities, agencies provided pick up services. The food was fresh and delicious. Don’t forget to get a stamp in your passport!
Posted: June 6, 2024Ecuador, Solo travel
I was in Ecuador for 2 weeks and always felt safe. I recommend staying away from the coast because that’s where all the crime/violence happens. I stayed mostly around Quito and Cuenca and had a great time.
Posted: March 30, 2024Meet locals in Ecuador
Estefanía
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Hey girls Looove traveling and the idea of supporting each other is fantastic! Passionate about live, nature and deep talk. To me moving the body is necessary for healthy living, I’m a mom of 3 and still manage to travel as much as I can, for mental health you know? Hope we can meet
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Cameron
About Me
Hi! My name is Cameron but everyone calls me Cam! I am from South Africa but I have been living in Quito, Ecuador for over 5 years now. I would love to make new friends here in Quito and also when I travel to other countries !
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