Ecuador has confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in all 24 provinces. On August 6, the U.S. Department of State removed the Global Health Advisory Level 4. On April 20,2021, Ecuador is listed as Level 4: Do Not Travel.

11 hours, 58 minutes

6 hours, 33 minutes.

14 hours 25 minutes

Flights from the UK and Ireland There are no direct flights to Ecuador from Britain and Ireland, but there are plenty of indirect flights to both Quito and Guayaquil involving a change of plane in either a European or American city.

Why is Ecuador so dangerous? Ecuador’s crime rate is very high. Drug trafficking, violent attacks, petty theft, and scams occur pretty much every day. On top of that, there’s a high risk of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis.

Ecuador Gun Laws: In Ecuador, only firearms with a caliber of 9 millimeters or less are allowed. You cannot import a firearm from overseas. You can have up to 10 guns on one permit. Concealed carry is allowed.

Ecuador is an extremely poor country. Thirty-five percent of its population lived in poverty in 1994 and an additional seventeen percent were highly vulnerable to poverty. In addition, rural poverty is undoubtedly more severe than urban poverty.

The short answer is YES, Ecuador is safe, as long as you take proper care. Ecuador is as safe as most other developing countries, and cities like Quito to be as safe as most major cities in the world, but with the general proviso that you should always travel with care and common sense, and be streetwise.

Guayaquil

On the coast, the dry season from late May and June to November is unpleasantly cool, muggy and overcast. So if you like lying on beaches, then the rainy season from December / January to April / May is surprisingly the best time to visit Ecuador.

Officials will impose a nightly 20:00-05:00 curfew from Monday to Friday; weekends will have 24-hour curfews, beginning Fridays at 20:00 until Mondays at 05:00. During curfew hours, individuals may only leave their homes for essential purposes, including the purchase of basic goods and responding to medical issues.

The high risk of being kidnapped and seriously attacked is high and it makes Quito a very dangerous place. If it happens to you, you need to cooperate and do not resist. Give them the money and valuables that they want and avoid being seriously hurt or injured.

So, how safe is Quito, Ecuador? My answer, in short: Quito is as safe a city as any and safety should NOT be a reason to miss out on exploring this incredible, high-altitude capital. That said, remember that when you travel internationally, you’re stepping into a different context and culture.

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) – Landing at Ecuador’s capital can be a white-knuckle affair. High altitude, a cramped runway and towering volcanos nearby make it one of Latin America’s most challenging airports for pilots. “The airport has been a bad neighbor, a very dangerous neighbor.”

The tap water in Quito, Ecuador, is safe to drink. Tap water supply is technically potable, although, with old pipes, its quality is somewhat questionable. The water can get contaminated on its way to your tap. Chlorine is used to treat tap water.

Coffee is generally safe to drink in Ecuador, but it also depends on a few factors, such as location, water quality and cleanliness.

Tipping in restaurants is not obligatory in Ecuador, unlike in the United States and some other countries. However, if you feel you received good service it is courteous and polite to leave a tip of 10%, or maybe a couple of dollars.

Mosquitos don’t live at high altitudes, so you won’t encounter them in the mountains of the Northern Sierra, which includes destinations like Mindo, Quito, and the Cayambe Ecological Reserve.

The views from Quito are much more spectacular with 3 snow capped peaks around the city despite it being on the equator. The mitad del mundo (equator) is also worth a visit although it is very touristy. You may find more info on Quito/Banos and around Quito here that may be of help.

Ecuador has a history of previous Zika Virus transmission. There is currently no evidence of an ongoing Zika Virus outbreak. However, there is limited information available and there may be delays in detecting and reporting new cases. Take meticulous anti-mosquito bite measures during the daytime.

There are no poisonous snakes in Cuenca or Quito. Because of their altitudes, there are no mosquitoes in Cuenca or Quito.

Mexico is 5% cheaper than Ecuador.

What dangerous animals live in Ecuador? Dangerous animals include venomous snakes, jaguars, crocodiles, black widow spiders, and poison dart frogs. Bullet ants, found in the rainforest, are notorious for a sting so terrible that the agony doesn’t stop for up to 24 hours.

Spanish

Ecuador’s monkey species include the howler, spider, woolly, titi, capuchin, squirrel monkeys, tamarins and marmosets.

Both Jaguars, Panthera onca, and Pumas or Mountain Lions, Puma concolor, – which also live in both parks – avoid people and are rarely seen, even by the indigenous people. Both species are on the endangered animals of Ecuador list. They do occur however in the major reserves of Ecuador’s Amazon region.