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.
Impact and considerations
High safety risks in parts of Ecuador; business travelers should avoid high-risk areas and be aware of demonstrations disrupting transportation.
Key points
- Ecuador remains at Level 2 due to crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnapping.
- U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling to several high-risk areas.
- Crime and kidnapping are widespread, with violent crime linked to drug trafficking.
- Demonstrations may block roads and disrupt transportation.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- U.S. Department of State
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 18 Aug 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 9 Sept 2026, 00:48
- Last updated
- 18 Aug 2026, 08:00
- Original links
- US Travel Advisories：Ecuador - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 18 Aug 2026, 08:00