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cynthiaf
Joined 2015
Posts: 33

Woman Living and Traveling Alone

9 years ago

As Much as I have attempted to do some research on this subject, I thought it best to ask some of you other expats out there for advice on a woman living and traveling alone in Ecuador. I certainly won't be going anywhere too far off the beaten path.
My final destination will be Vilcabamba, but I will be arriving in Quito, most likely flying to Guayaquil, and checking out some of the costal towns, before leaving for Loja and either bussing it or taking a Taxi to Vilca. I am wanting to do a bus ride to Guayaquil but something tells me no matter how scenic the route---, It may not be wise. (?)

In my reading I have come across the suggestion that women living alone remain much safer when living close to the center of town.---Is this really neccessary?
Lastly, I feel almost idiotic about asking this question but I Have tons of jewelry which I love to wear on occasion. My good things I will definetly leave at home, but will a few silver necklaces or bracelets make me a target for theft or is it just wallets and bags I need to worry about? I have done a lot of traveling in the third world alone but I have never been alone in South America.---I could use a little feedback.--Thanks

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