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Guayaquil
Safety & Precautions
Downtown streets are reasonably safe, and the riverfront Malecón is exceptionally secure, but pockets of crime do exist. Take taxis at night, and ask the folks at your hotel front desk where you should and should not venture.
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* Some taxes, fees additional
