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Canadian goverment posted alerts on their travel VOYAGES website due to increased protests and robberies. Any comments from recent travellers. I plan on being in Ecuador from mid- Dec to end of February and possibly longer. Any places in particular to avoid?Gracias.

Pickpockets and bag slashers or snatchers are a bigger problem. I advise women to carry the tiniest purse possible, which can be worn across the chest and under a jacket. I keep a small amount of money in mine, and the rest of my money in a front jeans pocket or inside jacket pocket. And watch out for the ol' mustard-squirting trick to distract you.

The Mariscal area is probably the most problematic. That's where most tourists, and their money, go. I'm not a fan of that scene, anyway, but for the rare occasions I go there to eat I really watch who's nearby or watching me. Robbers work in groups, and if I see a few guys loitering I cross the street and head in another direction.

Look in Top Questions about Ecuador on the right, and choose the link What's it like to travel in Ecuador?, then select Security Tips.

http://Www.travel.state.gov Ecuador details risks

Particularly petty theft in old town is a bit on the rise

Still odds are low if careful

Insuremytrip.com always wise.

Safe journey,

Go to CR a lot too...

for me about like downtown SJ

not too bad usual petty theft issues

beware the pickpocket scammers

nothing a bit of caution buddy system and a good money belt

will not fix 99% of the time...

Do carry a "throw down" fake wallet

was robbed in Guatemala solo one time

saved my bacon when robbed simply threw it down

and walked away...but for me overall quite safe if careful,

Just a small addition to the excellent advice already posted. Also beware of people handing out leaflets or paper advertisements. You shouldn´t accept those from anyone, as I have heard stories of them being laced with drugs.

Thanks again. Like the fake wallet idea. The plan is positive- experience and enjoy Ecuador's culture, climate and geography. Chao.

The fake wallet idea is good. I will suggest that to my clients =).

I've had a number of male colleagues do that; they put a small amount of cash and some old plastic cards (expired credit cards or Supermaxi cards) so they have a little something to hand over if they ever get robbed.

Old expired credit cards: that sounds great! I will do that as well!

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If your ticket starts in LAX, then you check in with Korean. If your ticket starts elsewhere, then check in with Delta and simply transit at LAX.

You should check in online at Koreanair.com and drop your baggage at the Korean Air counter. You will need the Korean Air booking reference, ask Delta if you don't have this.

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