Is Ecuador safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Ecuador for solo female travelers?
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based on 19 experiences from female travelers
Alice
Italy
Ecuador, Solo travel
I fell in love with this country❤️🇪🇨 I visited Quito, the capital, and Mindo, a small town famous for its cloud forest and huge biodiversity. I also volunteered at El Paseo de los Monos and I left a piece of my heart there, in a sanctuary that rescues wildlife from the black market🐒. Some will be released back to their own habitat, others wouldn't survive 'cause they spent too much time with humans, so they'll take care of them for their whole life. As an environmental sciences student who...
Posted: October 21, 2025Experienced: August, 2025Puyo, Solo travel
I volunteered in YanaCocha that is a rescue center for animals that are hurted or came from the illegal traffic. When they can, they release the animals in nature which is amazing. When they can't cause the animals were pets and then to use to humains, they stay in yanacocha in enclosure with all they need to have a nicer life that the one they had before coming in the center. Otherwise if you go in Puyo there're a lot of great waterfall there but also a chocolate farm, some caves too. If...
Posted: December 23, 2024Experienced: June, 2024Galápagos, 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....
Posted: June 6, 2024How safe is Ecuador for women?
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Ema
Quito
Quito it’s a beautiful city, but for women it’s always important to be aware, overall it’s safe, but keep in touch with some locals for advise on transport and hot zones, were crime can be more common, but the nicest and more touristic places are very safe!
Posted: February 24, 2026
Kasandra
Cascales
It's a tiny town, so nothing really goes on less than 15,000 people live here and everyone knows each other the biggest crime is gossip lol, i wouldn't say the same about Lago Agrio tho there's a lot of crime going on there, but as a tourist I dont think it's dangerous at all
Posted: January 10, 2026
Rita
Loja
One of the safest Ecuador cities. Just a regular safety measures (pickpockets, phones). Street dogs are more dangerous than people. At night try to avoid empty/dark areas, but in general, again, pretty safe
Posted: December 20, 2025Safety in Ecuador
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Estefanía
Quito
Can host for:
3 days
About me
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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María
Quito
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hey! I Am traveling around Latin America by myself, would really appreciate tips on recommended places and places to avoid, what to eat, who to meet, and always a great conversation
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