{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/ecuador/manta","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:01:49.589Z","place":{"city":"Manta","country":"Ecuador","countryCode":"EC","lat":-0.94937,"lon":-80.73137},"safety":{"score":43,"level":"CAUTION","answer":"Caution advised","saferThanPctOfCountries":30,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":44,"travellerSentiment":{"score":38,"label":"Very Negative","summary":"Recent reports and official advisories indicate a strong sense of insecurity and caution among travelers and residents, with a high crime index contributing to a negative perception of safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":20,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":34,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":39,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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of caution. Recent incidents highlight a volatile security situation, particularly concerning attacks on justice officials and drug-related activities.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"High risk of mugging and armed robbery, particularly in less populated areas and after dark, with a high national homicide rate contributing to the general insecurity."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Moderate risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching, especially in crowded tourist areas, markets, and public transport."},"safeAreas":["Playa Murciélago"],"avoidAreas":["Areas outside well-lit, populated zones after dark"],"scams":["Bogus police checkpoints or requests for bribes.","Distraction theft, often in crowded areas or markets."],"zones":[{"name":"Playa Murciélago","level":"caution","note":"Popular beach area, exercise vigilance against petty theft."},{"name":"Barrio Jocay","level":"caution","note":"Residential area, be aware of surroundings, especially after dark."},{"name":"Barrio Umiña","level":"caution","note":"Mixed commercial and residential, standard urban precautions apply."},{"name":"Barrio Los Elenes","level":"caution","note":"Be aware of increased crime risk in less-trafficked areas."},{"name":"Barrio Centro","level":"caution","note":"Downtown area, watch for pickpockets and opportunistic crime."}]}}