updated: March 30, 2013 From: Sandra Baquero I have work 33 years in foreign commerce business and I am giving some tips and information to help expats to move in a smooth way to Ecuador and avoid mistakes. There are people having problems shipping their containers, they are confused about dates because the visas procedure have changed. The options to… Read More
Monthly Archives: March 2013
Changes to shipping household goods
updated: March 30, 2013 In Customs the Household Goods Chief’s Department explained me that because The Foreign Ministery (Ministerio del Exterior), where the visas are issued, have confirmed to Customs that nowadays “they are taking only 2 to 3 months to issue the permanent resident visas to foreigners”, Customs have conclude the period to give “special treatment to foreigners taking… Read More
Taxi Drivers (Cotacachi)
Freddy mobile: (098) 004-0538 has pickup truck, crew cab (for luggage/airport) and yellow cab great driver, goes to Quito & Airport speaks wonderful English Patricio mobile: (098) 872-1203 great driver, goes to Quito & Airport speaks wonderful English Fernando mobile: (099) 790-2157 great driver, goes to Quito & Airport speaks good english Jose: 09 8945 1160 Johnnie: $50 0993789152 Bill… Read More
Cotacachi’s Premier Real Estate Agency
For personal service and a select portfolio of properties, visit www.cotacachirealestate.co Cotacachi’s premier real estate agency. Cotacachi is a growing city – Famous for leather goods. New restaurants, banks, and supermarket are now open in this distinctive community. We are located 15 minutes from Otavalo, and its world famous indigenous artisan market.
Fused Glass Jewelry Class held at La Espinosa (Cotacachi)
Tuesday April 16th and 23rd from 11:00AM to 12:30PM Learn about fusing basics, such as COE’s and glass compatibility, how to cut glass and assemble it for firing. You will make earrings and pendants. All tools and glass will be supplied. No prior experience is necessary for this class. For the class schedule please go to www.marileonco.com Register at La… Read More
Dentist – Dr. Revelo (Cotacachi)
I just had quite a bit of dental work done by Dr Christian Revelo in Cotacachi. I was very pleased with the quality of his work, the fee, and the cleanliness of his office. He speaks a little english. His office is on 24 de Mayo 12-40 … it is the block down from the main square, between Gonzales Suarez… Read More
Hielo de Montaña Ice Plant (Cotacachi)
Kate Henry Hielo de Montaña Ice Plant is open for business! Our ice machine has arrived, and we have high-quality, purified ice for sale. Small bags cost $1.00, and large bags are $1.50. We also have reusable stainless steel water bottles available for $10.00 a piece, which we will be refilling for $0.50 each. Additionally, we fill up your used… Read More
Spices – where to find them in Ecuador
“Someone said…”NO tumeric, dill, cream of tartar, mace, coriander seeds, italian seasoning, dried rosemary, tarragon, sage only occassionally, chili powder, and that is just off the top of my head. ” To my knowledge, there is no Mace, but Nutmeg (nuez moscada) is the same…..I have seen Allspice, called Pimienta Dulce…..I have never seen Cream of tartar, but it must… Read More
Mercados (Cuenca)
Feria Libre mercado (the biggest, I estimate 40 acres in land area covered) open and enclosed. Saturday is the huge day. Wednesday there is a huge clothing market that takes over the parking area, inexpensive new clothes). https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-2.89776,-79.026121&ll=-2.898188,-79.025817&spn=0.012322,0.01929&num=1&t=h&z=16 Diez de Agosto mercado, mostly enclosed, but small vendors are on the sidewalks and close by areas. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-2.899217,-79.007624&num=1&t=h&z=16 9 De Octubre mercado,… Read More
Organic Market (Cuenca)
Here is the location of the organic market in Cuenca https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-2.917025,-79.03067&hl=en&num=1&t=h&z=16 Just tell a taxi driver to take you to “el mercado atras de El Tiempo” El Tiempo is a newspaper. The building is on Av. Loja. Any taxi driver can get you there. It is open on Sat and Wed from 6AM-noon. Saturday is best. Mostly everything is sold… Read More