{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/ecuador/finca-la-gloria","updatedAt":"2026-10-20T15:49:42.060Z","place":{"city":"Finca  - La Gloria","country":"Ecuador","countryCode":"EC","lat":-2.3449466,"lon":-80.2760289},"safety":{"score":40,"level":"CAUTION","answer":"Caution advised","saferThanPctOfCountries":27,"confidence":0.82,"caps":[],"databaseScore":41,"travellerSentiment":{"score":37,"label":"Negative","summary":"Limited traveler sentiment data is available, but the high crime index and official advisories suggest a generally negative perception of safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":30,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":34,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":35,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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- La Gloria, Ecuador requires increased caution due to elevated crime rates and potential for civil unrest.","summary":"Ecuador has a high homicide rate and significant crime concerns, with official advisories recommending increased caution. While specific data for Finca - La Gloria is limited, the national context suggests a need for vigilance, particularly regarding street crime and potential scams.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Ecuador's high homicide rate and crime index suggest a significant risk of mugging and armed robbery, particularly in urban areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Crowded tourist areas, markets, and public transport are common hotspots for pickpocketing and bag-snatching."},"safeAreas":["La Floresta","El Batán","Carcelén","Cotocollao"],"avoidAreas":["Areas near the border with Colombia (due to potential for crime and unrest)","Certain peripheral neighborhoods known for higher crime rates (specific names not available in dossier)"],"scams":["Overcharging by taxi drivers","Distraction theft by 'good samaritans' or groups"],"zones":[{"name":"Centro Histórico","level":"caution","note":"Popular with tourists but prone to pickpocketing and petty theft, especially in crowded areas."},{"name":"La Mariscal","level":"caution","note":"Known for nightlife and restaurants; exercise vigilance against scams and opportunistic crime after dark."},{"name":"La Floresta","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered a safer, more residential area with a relaxed atmosphere."},{"name":"El Batán","level":"safe","note":"A residential and commercial district, typically safe for visitors."},{"name":"Carcelén","level":"safe","note":"Primarily a residential area, considered safe for daily activities."},{"name":"Cotocollao","level":"safe","note":"A well-established neighborhood generally perceived as safe."}]}}