Loja is one of Ecuador's safest cities. The residents of Loja can walk through the streets at night without being afraid, and you, as a tourist, feel free to do the same. The crime rate is low, and the city is also a tourist destination, so you will always find someone ready to help you with information or any other requirement. Police want visitors to feel secure and return, so their presence is high in the city as it is in many other cities like Quito, Cuenca or Guayaquil. Ecuadoreans have a reputation for politeness and courtesy. Loja is full of these qualities.