Tourists from the UK have been told not to travel to Ecuador.
The South American nation, which sees thousands of tourists from Britain travel every week, is on the list of places to avoid and comes as government officials issued the warning due to political unrest in the country.
On Friday (June 24) the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said people from the UK should avoid travelling to the popular tourist destination with mass protests and riots breaking out across the country. As a result a state of emergency was issued by the Government however this has since been lifted.
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The advice does not apply to transits through Quito or Guayaquil airports, or onward travel to the Galapagos Islands. The FCDO said: “If you have a flight arranged from Quito, you should ensure you get to the airport well in advance due to intermittent roadblocks. Consider staying in a hotel near the airport or check your hotel booking for onward travel as some hotels are running low on food supplies or are reporting no availability.
“British nationals should avoid all areas of protest and remain in a safe place. You should also monitor local media, including social media channels, and plan ahead for any possible disruptions to your travel plans, due to extensive national road closures.
As reported by Birmingham Live, the decision to end the state of emergency followed an initial meeting between government officials and Ecuador’s largest indigenous organisation, which began a strike two weeks ago in a bid to demand a cut to fuel prices, price controls be imposed on agricultural products as well as a larger budget be set for education.
“You should recheck with your hotel or travel plan itinerary due to reports of hotel closures and shortages of food provisions."
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