Comments on: Is Quito Dangerous?

By: John R.

John R. — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:26:54 +0000

In reply to Anil Polat. Well like in every city in any part of the world, has crime. I was born in Cuenca, Ecuador to French and Ecuadorian parent's and was raised in Ecuador. I lived in Cuenca then moved to Quito and I never had problem with the crime in any city. I never was a victim, even though I look caucasian, I speak spanish with Ecuadorian accent, I guessed that helped me a lot haha! I just believe if you were a victim of crime, you were just at the wrong place at the wrong time. In other words... bad luck haha! Or maybe the gringo's shouldn't act too gringorish.. it might help hahahaha

By: Anil Polat

Anil Polat — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:26:56 +0000

In reply to Matt mc. Thanks for sharing your experiences and have a great trip back!

By: Matt mc

Matt mc — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:41:01 +0000

Hi some good posts, just returned on Saturday the 10th from a 2 and a half week stay in ecuador with my my wife were both 24! We stayed in quito just outside of the city centre went our drinking in old town and city centre quito as long as you don’t hang around the streets you will have an awesome time being english And white I did stand out and a lot of gut will stare but so do the women(double edged sword! It makes sense to exercise caution by not carrying your iPhone and putting the bulk of your money in your sock or a bra! We also traveled overnight to the coast in portavehao(not sure how to spell it) lock your bag under the bus in th cabin hold don’t sit in the first 4 rows! Beachs are awesome and would highly reccomend papiata for the natural hot water springs beatifull and safe! On traveling up the amazon to see
The community it should only cost 5 dollars per person you need to go down to the boats direct not through a tour company as they will hike the price up! We were drinking on a carpa at 3 am dancing regaton with 8 Ecuadorean couple we met in a karaoke bar! Main benefit would be to learn Spanish before you go as you will be accepted and make friends rather than alienate your selves! Any crowded spot keep your hand in ur pocket with the money in they can’t pick it out then! Due to go back again next November for 3 weeks I haven’t had any problems the last 2 trips! Defo reccomend to visit!

By: A Brit in Ecuador

A Brit in Ecuador — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:57:06 +0000

In reply to Anil Polat. I suspect the tax was a pirate cab; I didn't check to see if it had an orange plaque. I love Quito, and indeed all of Ecuador. I've experienced great kindness here and would be reluctant to return to my home in the UK. One simply has to exercise caution!

By: Anil Polat

Anil Polat — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:15:19 +0000

In reply to Andrew. I'm curious about the taxi incident, was it properly marked or did you take an one without the orange plaque? I'm curious if these incidents have changed how you feel about living in Quito.