From: Dan Delgado By Dan Delgado for the Communications Committee for English-speaking residents of Cotacachi I spoke with Jefe Politico Ronny Moreno Saturday afternoon and he offered to set up a security workshop specifically for English-speaking residents in the El Batan Indigenous community. He said that New Residents in Indigenous areas, and almost anywhere outside town limits, also may not realize… Read More
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Serenity Spa (Cotacachi)
Serenity Spa has recently moved to a larger space on Calle Bolivar near 9 de Octubre. In addition to past services (massage, facials, Vitamin treatments, hyaluronic acid fillers, spot fat reduction), Rosario will be bringing in (on particular days) a hair stylish, manicurist, pedicurist, as well as a medical doctor from Quito who will offer Botox and laser treatments. For… Read More
Dentist in Cotacachi – Dr. Christian Revelo
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… Read More
Seafood in Cotacachi
From: Bocaditos No Tipicos <bocaditosnotipicos@gmail.com> Good morning, In case anyone likes marisco (seafoods), a friend of ours who sells fish in the main indoor market, Jatuk Cem, by the Bus Terminal has been bringing in fresh new seafood products of very good quality. Her name is Rosario and she asked me to let everyone know that she just brought shucked baby… Read More
Holidays in Ecuador – take note!
Date Holiday Festival Location January 1 New Year Año Nuevo – National January 6 Epiphany – National March or April Carnaval – National Semana Santa – National May Marimba Festival – San Lorenzo May 1 Dia de los Trabajadores Labor Day – National May 24 Battle of Pichincha – National May or June Corpus Cristi – National June 24… Read More
Casa de Frutas Restaurant in Cotacachi
Cherie’s Restaurant (Casa de Frutas) is located on the block to the left of the church on the main square … it is down the block from Land of the Sun Hotel toward the main square– 1. Casa de Frutas will be celebrating their 2 year Anniversary Party on Saturday December 17th after 5 PM … all invited 2. Cherie… Read More
Bailoterapia (dance aerobics)
If anyone would like to burn off some holiday gains or just get their heart pumping for the fun of it there is a local Bailoterapia (aerobics) class that meets for an hour every morning at 7:30 and every night at 7:30. It’s on Pedro Moncayo about a quarter block south of Diez de Agosto (direction of the public hospital).… Read More
Tax Property Discount for Seniors
From: Abg. Santiago M. Andrade Senior citizens have the right to receive a discount in their tax property. For those who want to obtain and make effective this benefit for the tax property payment of 2012, the local municipality requires you to present the following: 1.- copy of the cedula 2.- a certificate of not owing to the municipality. You… Read More
You, the sun & skin cancer
According to articles in several newspapers, such as El Norte, on September 25th, Skin Cancer has increased more than 65 per cent among men and 41 per cent among women since the late 1980s according to Patricia Cueva, Director of the national registry of tumors of Ecuador. Ronnie Nader, director of the Ecuadorian Civil Space Agency (EXA), warns that Ecuadorians… Read More
Ibarra Restaurant – Cafe Medro
Cafe Madero has a great home-feeling ambiance, a gourmet-type menu, tasty food, good portions and attentive service … not your typical Ecuador meal. They are open Wednesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. A three course meal with wine is about $20 to $25 a person. It is suggested that you call ahead for special menus and reservations. Contact hostess/owner… Read More