Summary

Latest update: Safety and security section (Local travel) – tourist SIM card available for purchase for smartphones or tablets, aiming to provide tourists with various services during a 30 day period; Natural disasters section (Cotopaxi and Tungurahua) - the 'Ecuador Seguro' free iPhone application provides information about the Cotopaxi eruption process and evacuation routes; Tungurahua volcanic increase to orange alert

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel within the 20km exclusion zone along the border with Colombia except for the official border crossing town of Tulcan in Carchi province. See Local travel.

The FCO advise against all but essential travel to the areas of Tarapoa and the Cuyabeno reserve outside the 20km zone in Sucumbios. See Local travel

The FCO advise against all but essential travel to the areas of El Angel Ecological Reserve inside the 20 km exclusion zone in the province of Carchi. See Local travel

There are a number of active volcanoes in Ecuador. The Cotopaxi volcano has experienced renewed activity in August 2015 and restrictions are in place. Don’t climb the Tungurahua, Reventador, Chiles and Cerro Negro volcanoes. See Volcanoes

Cases of armed robbery are increasing and petty crime is common. See Crime

Around 25,650 British nationals visited Ecuador in 2014. Most visits are trouble free.

There is a low threat from terrorism. See Terrorism

The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.

Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel.