{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/ecuador/guayaquil","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:55:07.614Z","place":{"city":"Guayaquil","country":"Ecuador","countryCode":"EC","lat":-2.19616,"lon":-79.88621},"safety":{"score":48,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":38,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":48,"travellerSentiment":{"score":47,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors feel uneasy after dark and in unfamiliar neighborhoods, but most describe safe experiences within the curated tourist districts when following local advice","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":45,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":34,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":44,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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observed.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are common in southern districts and at night; stay in tourist zones and use private transport after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag snatching occur frequently on buses and in busy markets; keep belongings secured and avoid distractions"},"safeAreas":["Malecon 2000","Las Peñas","Puerto Santa Ana","Samborondon","Urdesa"],"avoidAreas":["Guasmo Sur (high gang violence and extortion)","Duran (declared no-go zone with frequent shootings)","Monte Sinai (informal settlement with high homicide rates)"],"scams":["Express kidnapping and fake taxi scams targeting tourists","Mustard and bird distraction scams in crowded areas","Bag snatching and phone theft on public transport"],"zones":[{"name":"Malecon 2000","level":"safe","note":"Tourist promenade with constant police patrols and crowds; low risk for visitors"},{"name":"Las Peñas","level":"caution","note":"Historic hillside area popular with tourists but isolated streets can be risky after dark"},{"name":"Puerto Santa Ana","level":"safe","note":"Waterfront district with frequent visitor presence and visible security"},{"name":"Samborondon","level":"caution","note":"Residential zone near airport frequented by travelers; petty theft possible, avoid night walks"},{"name":"Urdesa","level":"caution","note":"Commercial hub with many hotels and restaurants; stay alert for pickpocketing in busy spots"},{"name":"Guasmo Sur","level":"avoid","note":"High-crime district linked to gang activity; no tourist reason to enter"},{"name":"Duran","level":"avoid","note":"Canton declared no-go by official advisories; frequent violent incidents"},{"name":"Monte Sinai","level":"avoid","note":"Informal settlement with elevated homicide and extortion rates; avoid entirely"}]}}