Exercise increased caution in Ecuador due to crime.Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: Carchi, Sucumbíos, and the northern part of Esmeraldas provinces, including Esmeraldas city, due to crime.; Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page.. If you decide to travel to Ecuador:

: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Ecuador.html