Ecuador Travel Advisory: Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution
The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for Ecuador, maintaining Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk; U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling to certain areas, including parts of Guayaquil, El Oro province, Los Rios province, etc. Crime and kidnapping are widespread, with violent crime linked to drug trafficking. Demonstrations may disrupt transportation.