Is Guayaquil Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Guayaquil
Safety rating
Women living in Guayaquil consider the safety level to be very low, with an overall safety rating of 1.3 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Guayaquil consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.7 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 3 experiences
Safety rating: | 1.3/5 | Very Unsafe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 1/5 | Very Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 1.4/5 | Very Unsafe |
Crime rate: | 2.7/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 2.6/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 2/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Guayaquil?
Avoid dangerous places. It is better to spend time in public areas and, of course, with locals. Also, take taxis from companies that you know very well. Avoid using Uber or driving yourself. I prefer using Go Girl, which is a taxi service just for girls.
Posted: January 3, 2025
Andrea
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
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, 2024Is Guayaquil worth visiting?
Solo travel
I didn't have time for extensive sightseeing on the continent, but I spent a few nights in Guayaquil, which everyone says is the most dangerous city in Ecuador. However, I took a private tour with a guide and felt safe the entire time, staying in safer neighborhoods and only going out during the day.
Posted: December 24, 2023Meet locals in Guayaquil
Wendy
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Hi, I’m Wendy Plua! I’m a passionate individual who loves learning, connecting with others, and embracing new challenges. Whether it’s teaching, exploring new ideas, or creating meaningful experiences, I believe in giving my best to everything I do.
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Andrea
About Me
I'm almost 32 years old but I feel young at spirit, I'm very social and dinamic person, I like to embrace other people's culture and learn from them too.
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