Ecuador: Armed Robberies on Pichincha Volcano Hiking Trails Outside Quito

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | December 19th, 2007 | Trackback

The U.S. Embassy in Quito reported that violent crime on Pichincha volcano on the outskirts of Quito has been increasing and recommends that visitors do not hike to the summit even if in groups or beginning at the top of the Teleferico cable car. Several armed assaults have occurred in recent months with groups as large as eight people. U.S. tourists have been robbed at gunpoint and sexually assaulted while hiking. If confronted by bandits the best option usually is to give up your possessions.

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