Dani Morales: 099-605-4911 Calle Morales 1550 and Garcia Moreno If you go up Garcia Moreno until it dead-ends, his place is just off to the right on Morales. (highly recommended)
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Massage/Spa Services – Cotacachi
Serenity Spa on San Francisco Square. $20 for a full hour. Rosario is great! You can call 09 84 25 96 36 for an appointment.
Giving Back in Cotacachi – time to step up!
Ok yes I am involved in a big way in our new community. We are fortunate to live here in this beautiful country. Two projects that we are supporting (and are very passionate about) need donations. Please do what you can to help. ASEAC Scholarship Program This year we are hoping to send 75 local students to high school! We… Read More
World Travel Award winners in South America
From Ecuador Expats, David Sasaki: Quito won another prestigious award. The city was named the leading destination in South America by the World Travel Awards which are considered the Oscars of tourism. Quito beat out Lima, Bogotá, Río de Janeiro, São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago and the Galápagos. The Arasha Tropical Forest Resort & Spa in Ecuador was also named… Read More
Shipping Service – Punto Mio
Shipping Info – Punto Mio – update (a test case from Patrice & Dave) 7/7 ordered two wireless security cameras from Costco – $179.99 (weight under 1 kilo) shipped them to the tax free address for PuntoMio, they offer two addresses ($14.97 savings) 7/8 Costco ships the cameras 7/10 3pm email from Puntomio – parcel has arrived, create an invoice… Read More
Tren de la Libertad – Ibarra to Salinas
taking the train from Ibarra to Salinas great day trip lots of great scenery (and don’t forget to wave) http://www.ecuadorbytrain.com/trainecuador/index.php/rutas-del-tren/tren-de-la-libertad
Banking in Ecuador
thanks to FB Ecuador Expats & David Sasaki Great CD rates in Ecuador – but are they insured? Banks with deposit insurance through the government agency COSEDE (Corporación de Seguros de Depósitos). http://www.cosede.gob.ec/index.php/programas-servicios/seguro-de-depositos/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=288:bancos&catid=81:uncategorised Cooperativas with deposit insurance http://www.cosede.gob.ec/index.php/programas-servicios/seguro-de-depositos/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=289:cooperativas&catid=81:uncategorised
Cottage for Rent in Cotacachi
Cottage for rent (Cotacachi) 680 ft² – 2 bedrooms, 1 office $490 Long-term rental, utilities & internet included CONTACT Emilia 098-272-2259 emiliacrystalortiz@gmail.com Lovely, cozy cottage for rent, in rural Cotacachi. Fully furnished with 32″ Sony flat-screen TV with Sony Blu-ray/DVD player. 2 bedrooms + office / laundry room with balcony; living / dining room with fireplace; kitchen; 1 bathroom. Beautiful… Read More
Move over, Rio – Quito is South America’s hottest must-see city
Great article http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/destinations/move-over-rio-quito-has-arrived/article12786249/
Reigning queen of Cotacachi Jany Alvarez
I would also like to share a little info about the reigning queen of Cotacachi Jany Alvarez. She is an amazing young lady. Her platform as a contestant was working with the elderly and homeless, and boy howdy has she been busy. Every Holiday she, and her family, have sponsored a function at their home. They actually go out in… Read More