Mindo – a Bird Lovers Paradise

A few pictures to tempt you to check out the cloud forest. From Cotacachi about a 4 hour ride in the bus – from Quito about 1.5 hours. The roads are curvy so be prepared. You can catch a bus from Quito or hire a driver – either way be sure to check it out, soon! Hummingbird up close Hummingbird… Read More

Prana Energía Vital (Cotacachi)

We send a weekly e-mail reminding people that on Tuesday we have available organic produce and veggies, and also to place orders for artisan bread. If there is something new we also include that in the e-mail. F.Xavier Solórzano Prana Energía Vital Imbabura 911 y Rocafuerte Cotacachi (5936) 255-4177 (5939) 9496-3815 eMail: pranaev@aol.com

Hielo de Montaña Ice Plant (Cotacachi)

Hielo de MontaÑa Iceplant: will remain steadfast in its promise to uphold the highest ethics and standards,Our commitment to integrity is reflected in our pledge to excellence, to continuing education and to purified water technology. Hielo de Montaña Ice Plant specializes in the safe and sanitary manufacture, storage and serving of food grade, consumable ice and water. We perform daily… Read More

Chickens, Sausages, Hams & More (Cotacachi)

If you are looking for great Chickens, Sausages, smoked Hams, Italian Sausages and more be sure to contact Shawn to be added to his list. Click on the link below to be added to the email list. eMail: geerbox37@gmail.com

Finca KURIKINDI (Cotacachi)

Weekly delivery of fresh organic vegetables, send an email to Aya and ask to be put on the list. Their email will arrive on Tuesday – you need to confirm your ‘basket’ on Wednesday. If you don’t want a basket – check out the farm on Thursdays from 2:15-4:00PM Best $5 you can spend (for a basket)! eMail: fincakurikindi@gmail.com

US Embassy Meeting (Cotacachi)

Power Point Presentation from the meeting on 4.18.2013 You will need Adobe Reader to view the attachment – it can be downloaded for free here ACS Outreach Presentation for AmCits – April 2013

PRANA Energía Vital (Cotacachi)

PRANA Energía Vital is a family business that offers, among others: organic products, handcrafts mainly manufactured by small producers, indigenous and women groups, books, personal and home care products aimed at enjoying life. We are open to sharing topics related to a healthy and wholesome life including food and nutrition, lifestyles, individual and environmental harmony, among others. PRANA Energía Vital… Read More

Money Matters

Our first trip to Ecuador someone advised us to bring small bills. We thought really? But its the best for sure and we were thankful for the advice. Try to keep things under $20. I have had success in spending a $50 once at TIA (mercado here in Cotacachi) but for the most part ones, fives and tens are welcomed… Read More