Hi there,
Some
travel tips and precautions you should take abroad are:
* Photocopy important documents such as passports, flight tickets, etc
* Assess the place and get a feel of the location.
* Know the Ecuadorian laws and what is legal and what is not.
* Split your spending money amongst yourselves, and consider carrying traveler checks.
* Stick to busy well lit areas at night.
* Do not hitchhike and drive only during the day.
* Do not let your bags out of your sight while traveling from place to place.
Hope this helps
VacationBuddy