Ecuador
Is there a lot of crime in Ecuador?
We asked people if there is a lot of crime. They answered...
"You make yourself a victim if 1. You come here wearing expensive clothes and jewelry and waving the latest iPhone. 2. You buy a fancy house and show it off. 3. You refuse to integrate into the community, respectfully. You want to be one of us not one of them. 4. You don't learn Spanish. Automatically you are a gringo. 5. We bought clothing and phones, cheap, hear and so dress like the locals. 6. We buy carefully, not flashing big bills and try to spread our purchases around some to patronize many of the locals, not just one or two. But not big purchases.... 7. I don't carry a purse on the street, I put bills in my pocket, separated so I can just pull out one fiver instead of a wad. I leave my fancy cell phone at home. You need to use some sense. Try not to act like a rich space alien landing in their town and wandering around in a spacesuit," wrote a member who made the move to Ecuador.
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"Not a lot of crime in Cuenca but people need to us common since living here as they would in any city," explained one expat living in Cuenca, Ecuador.
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Is there a lot of crime in Ecuador?
If you live in Ecuador, newcomers to Ecuador would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
