MissKristin
American expat in Ecuador
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About me
American
Lives in Quito
Registration: 12 April 2012
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Moving to Quito....freaking out about La Mariscal assaults by yggdrasill
I'm moving to Quito with my husband. I'm worried about safety. Don't get me wrong--I grew up in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic but I'm a bit out of practice with a third world country and I won't have a car. There's been about 580 assaults in La ...
Good for you Mela!! You will love it!! Whether Chris's story is true or not, the cab danger is relatively new and quite real. Just call for cabs when you need them. Like you said, be aware, confident and use your good judgement. Bon Voyage!! Read More
Moving to Quito....freaking out about La Mariscal assaults by yggdrasill
I'm moving to Quito with my husband. I'm worried about safety. Don't get me wrong--I grew up in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic but I'm a bit out of practice with a third world country and I won't have a car. There's been about 580 assaults in La ...
Dear DatDyat, I think you have a valid concern, but I have never heard of anyone kidnapping tourist kids or expats. I feel like that is pretty far out of the scope of the crime in Quito. It is for the most part a calm city. That being said, I ... Read More
Moving to Quito....freaking out about La Mariscal assaults by yggdrasill
I'm moving to Quito with my husband. I'm worried about safety. Don't get me wrong--I grew up in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic but I'm a bit out of practice with a third world country and I won't have a car. There's been about 580 assaults in La ...
I am a single woman living in Quito for about two years now. I have not had any problems on the street, although many of my friends have. I think the person who responded last said it right, that you have to be careful and listen to your gut, but ... Read More