U.S. travel advisory: Ecuador - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Ecuador due to risk of crime , terrorism , unrest , and kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. U.S. government employees working in Ecuador are not allowed to travel to these areas due to safety risks: In Guayaquil, Nueva Prosperina and Pascuales districts, and all areas south of Portete de Tarqui Avenue. Huaquillas and Arenillas, in El Oro province. Quevedo, Quinsaloma, and Pueblo Viejo, in Los Rios province. Duran, in Guayas province. Esmeraldas City and all areas north of Esmeraldas City, in Esmeraldas province. The area n
- Published by source
- 2026-08-18
- First seen by Reality Radar
- 2026-10-22
- Last verified
- 2026-10-22
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Risk: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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- U.S. State Department Travel Advisories Tier A · official published 2026-08-18
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| #414 | new | 2026-10-22 | 048bfe662cf4…49323a | c0c84b73d10a…c3f616 |
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