Why Is Guayaquil Dangerous?

Guayaquil is considered a rather unsafe city to travel. Despite all the attractiveness for tourists, a high crime rate remains in the city. Most crimes involve the theft of goods, car theft and hacking, drug trafficking, vandalism, and housebreaking. Guayaquil also has a high crime rate and bribery.

Why is Ecuador so dangerous?

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.

Is Guayaquil Ecuador a safe place to live?

Very low rates of apprehension and conviction of criminals – due to limited police and judicial resources – contribute to Ecuador's high crime rate. While non-violent theft is the most common problem that U.S. citizens encounter in Guayaquil (and throughout Ecuador in general), violent crimes committed against U.S.