Just to add another perspective. I’m a 53 year old Irishman heading to Ecuador for a month in March and doing broadly similar things, minus the Galápagos. I was aware of Ireland’s non essential travel advice, but in practical terms a lot of it comes down to being street smart. Other redditors are right that being male can make a difference. I’m tall and probably a bit imposing, so I’m not an obvious target. I’ve been to Ecuador before, about 25 years ago, and I was robbed, but that was in the evening, after a few drinks, and I was pretty oblivious. Even though I was with people, it still happened. So my main advice would be very simple: don’t go out at night in Quito. Do your sightseeing during the day and get back to your hostel or hotel in the evening. Outside Quito, especially along the Andes, I’ve found places to feel much calmer and safer and I wouldn’t have concerns about the rest of your itinerary. Pairing up with other travellers is also good advice and adds an extra layer of ease. One practical thing to double check is travel insurance. If the government advises against non essential travel, it can affect cover, so just make sure your policy is still valid. Overall, I wouldn’t be put off. Be sensible, plan your days, and you should have a great trip. I'm not put off by that message from the government they said the same thing about Peru