Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) (English only) meetings are now available to those living in or visiting the coastal areas in or near Bahia de Caraquez, San Vicente, Briceno, Canoa and San Clemente. For more information about days/times etc., please contact Jan & Warren via email: warren6488@gmail.com or cell phone: 099 456 6047. Please feel free to share this information with others… Read More
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AA Meetings (Vilcabamba)
There is a new AA meeting place in Vilcabamba. It is a block from the plaza , and another block to the left. There is a large sign outside on the building. I found out there are two English speaking meetings at 4:00 on Sun/Thursday. In the same place are Spanish meetings on Weds, Friday and Saturday they start at… Read More
Club Correos (US Mail Service for expats)
Here’s an FYI for those of you who are interested in buying stuff in the US and not having to pay an arm and a leg for shipping. Join Club Correos. When you google it you can hit the translate button while still in google and the website will come up in english for those of you who are spanish… Read More
Estate Planning
Many clients of our office are interested in the process of estate planning. Ecuador´s law in reference of that matter, is quite different from the US. Maybe we can run a conference to explain the process of estate planning, taxes, etc. In any event, Jack, what I want to inform you is about the fees that a person putting together… Read More
Quito – Colina Hotel (elevators)
Colina Hotel has elevators and is quite nice. They have sweets so you can have breakfast in your room and a kitchen so you can buy some things and don’t have to go out. You can reach them 022234678 they speak english
Ibarra – Jeweler recommendation
If anyone is looking for a really good jeweler who also does excellent repairs, I found one in Ibarra. Contact information: Luis Hidalgo, Telephone 2609-133 / 2644-832 located in the square at Parque Pedro Moncayo, address Rocafuerte 372 y Grijalva. His store is called Dior Joyeria and there is a big sign out front with an impressive display in the… Read More
Services for expats
This is to let you know that I’m offering my services as: • Appointments with doctors • Translations English to Spanish. • Caregiver • Nanny • If you want to get out of the routine I could arrange tours in and out of the city. • Take people around like: airport, Quito etc. (Weekends or night time only) • If… Read More
TAXI SECURITY
A new security option using the Website www.pasajeroseguro.com is functioning with a registry of the 12,000 licensed taxis of Quito. On approaching a taxi, you send a text message to the number 2468 with the municipal registry number that is supposed to be visible on the door or windshield and in a few seconds you will have reported and recorded… Read More
Expat Voting Requirements
Voting is a right granted to the Ecuadorian Citizens over the age of 18, it is also extended to the following groups as a discretionary right: 1. Senior citizens, (over 65 yrs old) 2. Ecuadorians over 16 years old 3. Foreigners over 65 or under 65 (holding a cedula of identity) The process for a foreigner to vote is as… Read More
Cotacachi expats now on Facebook
For all of you out there who are on Facebook and for all of you out there who have just been dying to have a reason to open a Facebook account, here’s an opportunity. I’ve just set up a Facebook page called Cotacachi Expats. This page is not meant to replace Jack’s email list, but rather to compliment it. It’s… Read More