{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/ecuador/la-libertad","updatedAt":"2026-10-25T20:05:18.648Z","place":{"city":"La Libertad","country":"Ecuador","countryCode":"EC","lat":0.65325,"lon":-77.94381},"safety":{"score":56,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":50,"confidence":0.82,"caps":[],"databaseScore":55,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Some sources suggest La Libertad offers affordability and community, while broader travel advice for Ecuador indicates a need for caution due to crime and unrest.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":55,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":51,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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caution.","summary":"While La Libertad itself has a moderate safety score, Ecuador as a whole faces challenges with organized crime and violence, particularly along the coast. 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