The U.S. Department of State has updated its travel advisory for Ecuador, urging American citizens to exercise increased caution due to growing concerns over crime, terrorism, unrest, and kidnapping across the country. The update, issued on October 14, 2025, raises the alert level for several regions while maintaining a Level 2 advisory for the country overall.
High-Risk Areas: “Do Not Travel” Zones
The advisory warns Americans not to travel to several regions because of high levels of violent crime and terrorism, including:
Guayaquil (south of Portete de Tarqui Avenue) Huaquillas and Arenillas in El Oro Province Quevedo, Quinsaloma, and Pueblo Viejo in Los Ríos Province Durán in Guayas
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