Message for U.S. Citizens
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador
October 29, 2021
Date: October 29, 2021
Location: Pichincha Volcano
Event: The Embassy has received reports of armed robberies taking place on Pichincha Volcano hiking trails. The most recent incident took place near the Bear Cave area trail leading to the Rucu Pichincha summit.
Please take the following actions:
- Maintain increased vigilance.
- Travel in pairs or groups.
- In the event of an armed robbery, do not resist.
- Notify the Ecuadorian National Police by calling 911 if an incident occurs.
Assistance
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- U.S. Embassy Quito, Ecuador
Ave. Avigiras E12-170 y Ave. Eloy Alfaro
+(593)(2) 398-5000
ACSQuito@state.gov - U.S. Consulate General Guayaquil, Ecuador
Santa Ana St. and Jose Rodriguez Bonin Ave., San Eduardo
+(593)(4) 371-7000
ACSGuayaquil@state.gov - State Department – Consular Affairs
+1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444 - Ecuador Country Information
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