We found a winner of a resource for smoking meat. You need to bring your turkey/chicken/pork/roast to Victor – frozen so a couple days in advance (he can advise) We had a turkey done just a week or so ago – it was tender, juicy and fabulous!! Only speaks Spanish Los Hornos de Alfonso 0983 541 293 Victor Alfonso Guerrero… Read More
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US Embassy Services
Enrollment for Travel Information in Ecuador https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ Safety and Security in Ecuador http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1106.html Warden Messages and Newsletters http://ecuador.usembassy.gov/security-and-safety/warden-messages.html U.S. Passports (Renewal and First Time) http://ecuador.usembassy.gov/passports.html Public Services (Report of Birth Abroad, Notarials) http://ecuador.usembassy.gov/public_services.html Affidavit of Marriage http://ecuador.usembassy.gov/service/living-in-ecuador/marriage-information.html Living in Ecuador http://ecuador.usembassy.gov/service/living-in-ecuador.html
Hotel/Hostel – Quito Airport
Have a personal recommendation about a hotel that is close to the NEW airport in Quito Hosteria San Carlos 10 minutes from the new airport, heated pool, nice rooms – $56 a night for a double 0994 258 261 or 0992 795 461
USPS – Global Mail
We have used this a few times – and it has tracking. Moves pretty fast – about 5 days. If you need to track International Mail through the US post office consider using Global Express Guaranteed or Express Mail International services. Delivery information is available to most countries for C-series customs label numbers that come with Regular Priority Mail International,… Read More
Eatery – La Parrilla De Alberto (Cotacachi)
Great food at super low prices Take a baby step further into Ecuador. Discover the food court next to the Cotacachi bus station. I have eaten there regularly for almost a year and never had a problem with the food. My good friends, Roxy and Alberto Albancando operate “La Parrilla De Alberto” at the end of the food court by… Read More
Eatery – Punto Clave (Cotacachi)
Suzie Guerra from Colors & Flavors Restaurant has opened a new (additional) restaurant on Leather Street — next to Monica’s Supermercado. Debbie and I were there yesterday for one of the specials … a submarine sandwich, a few chips and drink for $1.50 … very good. She has many sub selections, ice cream from Ibarra (the real deal made by… Read More
Eatery – G & M (Otavalo)
New restaurant in Otavalo (G & M) Julian and I had such an incredible meal at a new restaurant in Otavalo that I felt I just had to pass it on. This restaurant is called “G & M” and is located just a short walk away from the bus station. When leaving the bus station, take a right on Bolivar… Read More
Eatery – SWEET & SOUR (Cuenca)
SWEET & SOUR RESTAURANT Sucre y Borrero Phone 07 2845561 Here you can have nice lunch per $2.50 if you are in downtown, common food nothing different but it tastes good Sandra
Eatery – BALCON QUITEÑO (Cuenca)
BALCON QUITEÑO Sangurima 6-49 y Borrero Phone 2831928 Other branch: Ordoñez Lasso 3-11 y Los Pinos (I was here and can recommend this one, this is near of Hotel Oro Verde in Cuenca) – Phone 072822581 This is nice place to eat and they have different kind of food: ecuadorian, italian, chinese, the sea food its so delicious and prices… Read More
Eatery – LAS MONJAS (Cuenca)
LAS MONJAS RESTAURANT Borrero 6-41 y Juan Jaramillo Phone 07-2822750 Reservations: 0998214096 lasmonjas_restaurante@hotmail.com Really good, you can ask for the options with quinoa, those are interesting and very delicious. Good desserts. Sandra