Guayaquil Secure Transportation Services

Secure Transportation and Executive Protection, Guayaquil

ETS Risk Management provides a range of executive protection, secure ground transportation and security driver services in Guayaquil, Ecuador. ETS has been operating in the region for several years, supporting business travel security, protective services and security transportation for our clients.

ETS Risk Management has provided close protection, secure ground transportation, including armored vehicles for hire, and event security services for Fortune 100 and VIP clients in Ecuador. Through our local, trusted, and vetted security specialists we are able to provide a range of vehicles including low profile armored vehicles, bilingual security drivers, armed Close Protection officers, and risk management consultancy.

ETS Security Experience in Guayaquil

ETS has been facilitating client movements with secure transportation, security drivers and close protection services for several years in Guayaquil, and throughout Ecuador. We have provided security solutions for executive travelers attending meetings and corporate events, including pre-travel briefings and liaison with local authorities, and multiple airport transfers to ensure safe transits.

ETS have also managed multiple complex tasks in the region, involving corporate and large-scale events for VIPs and High Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) offering comprehensive security plans.  We also have the capability to provide detailed risk assessments, physical security, and crowd control measures, crisis risk management, and emergency response plans for each venue location.

ETS Security Overview - Ecuador

Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city and primary Pacific port, is both a critical commercial hub and a popular transit point for travelers heading to the Galápagos Islands or exploring the coastal regions. Despite its economic importance and vibrant culture, Guayaquil is currently considered one of the highest-risk locations in Ecuador.

In recent years, Guayaquil has become the epicenter of Ecuador’s escalating organized crime and cartel-related violence. The city serves as a strategic hub for cocaine trafficking routes, making it a focal point for violent territorial disputes between rival gangs and international cartels. This has contributed to a dramatic rise in homicides, armed robberies, and targeted killings, often in public areas.

Criminal activity in Guayaquil extends beyond petty theft. While opportunistic crimes such as pickpocketing, muggings, and distraction thefts remain common, there is a growing trend of armed assaults, kidnappings, and gang-related attacks. High-profile incidents—including attacks in public venues and targeted assassinations—underscore the willingness of criminal groups to use extreme violence.

The Ecuadorian government has declared a state of internal armed conflict, granting military forces broad authority to confront criminal groups operating in Guayaquil and other coastal provinces. Security forces maintain an increased presence across the city; however, the situation remains fluid, with a high threat of collateral violence and sudden outbreaks of unrest.

Road accidents are common, especially during the rainy season or during the hours of darkness. A poorly maintained road system and reckless driving add to a considerable number of traffic deaths per year.  Ecuador has one of the highest death rates from road traffic accidents (RTCs) in Latin America (LATAM). Public buses in Guayaquil are often overcrowded and pose a higher risk of petty crime. Long-distance buses have also been targeted by thieves. Tourists should avoid using public buses, especially at night, and opt for secure transportation options like taxis or ride-hailing services.

Secure Airport Transfers in Guayaquil

ETS can facilitate secure transportation from the airport to your hotel, and vice versa. We have a range of vehicle options, including Armored vehicles, all with English speaking security drivers.   Our Close Protection officers can facilitate a secure meet and greet service and escort into the hotel on arrival, if required. Please contact us to further discuss your requirements.

Armored Vehicles for hire, Guayaquil

With a global reach, expert teams, and cutting-edge technology, ETS offers tailored secure transportation services that can be trusted in any situation. Our Security Transportation service in Guayaquil has a full range of non-armored high end SUV's as well as multiple low profile armored vehicles to choose from, if required to better fit our clientele’s risk profile. All are available with English speaking security drivers and GPS tracking.

To learn more about Armored Vehicle Rental Considerations and how Armored Vehicle Ratings work please click on the corresponding hyper-link.

 

All clients utilizing our services get free access to the ExploreSecure® Travel Security Training.