My experience is that you don&#x27;t. Ecuador is a lot of fun.<p>That said, you should always be careful. In Ecuador, particularly in Guayaquil, be careful what taxi you take. Make sure it has a meter, and if possible use a radio dispatched taxi (i.e. call).  Beyond that, it&#x27;s like most places you&#x27;re likley to visit: Stay away from &quot;bad&quot; areas late at night, be aware of your surroundings, etc.