I'm moving to Quito with my husband. I'm worried about safety. Don't get me wrong--I grew up in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic but I'm a bit out of practice with a third world country and I won't have a car. There's been about 580 assaults in La Mariscal and I don't care much for obvious drug activity. I've lived in the inner city the US before. I hate freaking out or spreading bad rumors about a country or living in fear. Just want to know how the females feel living there, what's the best neighborhood to live in Quito and general tips.
Thanks!