La Hacienda – Ibarra

If you find yourself in Ibarra and hungry – check out La Hacienda Recently we went into have our blood work done and they said come back in a couple of hours. What to do? Breakfast! Fabulous food, great atmosphere and close the Hospital/Clinica Metropolitana You can find them at: Av Teodoro Gomez 8 -12 y Calixto Miranda Plazoleta del… Read More

La Burguesa – Quito

We were in Quito yesterday and a dear friend suggested that we go for ‘the best burger ever’ in Quito. Ok, why not? WOW in a word, truffle fries, sweet potato fries, awesome coleslaw, amazing onion rings … and then there was the burger (with a choice of bread). Two sides come with your burger you can order a small… Read More

Taxi Drivers

Antonio – 096-874-4771. Reliable/on time. Pick up with extended cab. $50 to Quito airport. Haul or deliver. Little English. Recommended by Stan Marlow. Claudio – Spanish only. 099-121-5684 Christian (Jorge’s Cousin) – 099-761-9092 Daniel Andres – Really good English, Argentinian who lived in Florida for several years. 098-302-4025. danielandresq@hotmail.com. No longer has transportation but does translation service. Available for emergency… Read More

Dentists & Health Care – Ecuador

Cotacachi Christian Revelo 06 281-4378 24 de Mayo 12-40 Ibarra Dra. Susana Bedoya098 4021 740 The Jade Center (an integrative medicine center), Gral. Pintag y Av. El RetornoHere is the name and information for the natural dentist I’ve been going to in Ibarra to have my metal fillings removed. I’ve found her to be competent and very nice. (I liked… Read More

Products & Services – Cotacachi

ASIAN MARKET Hong Kong Market in Ibarra a little past Gran Aki (same street). Carlos Kong who speaks English, in addition to Spanish is the owner (I think). His cell phone number is: 099-677-3295. BEAUTY SUPPLY Gatuebula (Catwoman) Olmedo 9-68 y Velasco (10 mts. from Banco Del Pacifico), Ibarra. 06 260-3268. There is also have a beauty salon upstairs. BUILDER/PLUMBER… Read More

Kitchen aid Repair Termalinex – Quito/Imbabura

In Quito, Termalimex (www.termalimex.com). They do service and carry parts for even the very old KA mixers – mine is from 1965, and they have been admirable service providers. They have extensive kitchen supply, commercial items, stainless steel pans, vacuum sealer bags, cake decorating supplies, knives, thermometers and more! Also check with Todo Hogar & Sukasa Termlimex is a kitchen… Read More

Totem – Cotacachi

Since Meson Totem restaurant has been receiving so many fine compliments on the incredible bread served there, I had to go there for lunch today. OMG! I haven’t had such an incredibly delicious sandwich in at least 25-30 years! I am not exaggerating! That was about the last time I ate really good, authentic European bread! Until today! If you… Read More

Cotacachi Writers’ Group

Cotacachi Writers’ Group – 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month at 1-2:30 p.m. Solid Rock plaza (Dan’s library/bookstore). Do you have a hankering to. . .develop your writing skills. . . share your writing with others who do, too…learn more about the craft of writing. . .have your writing published. . gather with others who share your passion for… Read More

Caribou Bar & Grill – Ibarra

If you’re in Ibarra and looking for a place to eat, you’ve got to try Caribou Bar & Grill. It is owned by a Canadian who has lived in Ibarra for years and is full of Canadian memorabilia. Between the ambiance and the good eats you’ll easily feel as though you’re in the northern wilderness instead of on the equator.… Read More