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Holidaymakers flock to Ecuador for so many reasons: the enchanting Galapagos Islands, beautiful beaches, fantastic hikes and extensive wildlife just to name a few.
However, Britons planning on visiting the South American country have been given a fresh warning about holidaying here, as several districts have been given curfews.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) told Britons: “A 60-day state of emergency (SOE) was declared on May 22 due to armed violence and extended for a further 60 days on July 2.
“The SOE currently applies to the following provinces: Guayas, El Oro, Santa Elena, Manabí, Orellana and Los Ríos.
Curfews have been imposed across Ecuador
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“The SOE allows the military and police to seize assets, conduct inspections and enter private properties without permission.
“There are additional restrictions on the freedoms of association and assembly and the police and armed forces are permitted to break up gatherings in public spaces.”
Britons were told that “on August 8, curfew hours (10pm until 5am) were announced, until further notice” for several districts (cantons).
Districts with curfew hours
Azuay province
Los Ríos province
Guayas province
Orellana province
There are several areas in Ecuador the FCDO advises against all but essential travel to.
Holidaymakers were warned: “Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice.”
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Ecuador is a beautiful travel destination in South America
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Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel in Ecuador
Coastal Region
The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Coastal Region provinces of:
This does not apply to airside transit within Guayaquil Airport in Guayas province, including onward or return travel to the Galapagos Islands.
Within 20km of the Ecuador-Colombia border
The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to areas within 20km of the Ecuador-Colombia border, except for these areas in Carchi province:
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