u/Far-Mine-4410

Me and three friends are staying around two blocks away from La Plaza de la independencia around Bolivar street. How safe is the area we are staying. I already know the basic safety stuff about money but should I even be walking around this part of the neighborhood? Or is it too dangerous or it's fine during the day? I have traveled to South America a few times to Colombia, mainly the coast and bogota but I feel overwhelmed in Quito and think it may have not been what I was expecting and more than I can handle. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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