thanks to David Sasaki for this Ecuador has many customs. Greeting people is one of the most important. It should be the first thing out of your mouth when meeting most people. North Americans tend to be blunt and want to get right to the point. That is considered rude in this country. A common greeting is just saying “Buenos… Read More
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Traveling to the Beaches of Ecuador
thanks Raymond Benn for this Long Post – Our Two Weeks Trip Summary We recently took a two week break travelling along the beaches of Ecuador. We drove to Quito with Guillermo, flew to Guayaquil, then took the bus for the rest of the trip. We stayed in Salinas one night, Montanita three nights, Puerto Lopez four nights, Canoa for… Read More
Visa extension process
I just wanted to share this information. I just got a 90 day visa extension in Ibarra at the oficina de Inmigración. You need to go to immigration FIRST! They will give you a form to fill out and a piece of paper that you need to take to the banco pacífico and pay the amount 128.00 US. The bank… Read More
Rugs or Carpets need cleaning?
I want to thank all that responded to my request for recommendation. Mo Mo Simpson referred me to a wonderful young man that cleans, upholstered furniture, large area rugs, mattress , pillows. Paul Lima can be reached at 0996462374. Paul did an outstanding job, hard worker , professional. If you’re in need of this kind of service I would recommend… Read More
Check your days out of the country
Ibarra location Luis Villamar y Olmedo Telf: (06)2950444 / 101 Most of the taxis in Cotacachi know how to get there – I have also taken a cab from Super Maxi. take your cedula and passport (think they need copies of both) ask for Movimientos Migratorios cost is I think $5 from Cynthia Lopez First you have to go to… Read More
Dermatologists – Ibarra, Quito
Dr. Rommel Aguilar – Ibarra Phone: (Cell) 099-069-0349 (Landline) 06-260-5451 Dra. Nancy Bonilla – Clinica Metropolitana Address: Chica Narvaez 421 y Grijalva, Ibarra Phone: (Cell) 099-402-7858 (Landline) 06-261-2074 Dra. Nancy Ballesteros de Garzón – Quito Phone: (Cell) 098-794-7590 – 099-293-4693 thanks to Cotacachi Health Chapters for the details
An Irish Pub in Quito – Finn McCool’s
yes you read that right – an Irish Pub in Quito! we will be checking them out soon in person but we have heard great things! For 10 years in Quito, Ecuador, we are the only Irish Pub in the half of the world best known as the latitude “0”, offering the best quality service to our customers, with the… Read More
Delta Service & Support Animal Policy effective March 1
In January, Delta announced policy changes for those traveling with service and support animals to support the airline’s top priority of safety, after an 84 percent increase in reported service and support animal incidents since 2016. Based on conversations with key stakeholders in the disability community, the airline is further enhancing its policy effective March 1. “We are implementing these… Read More
Teka Repair – Quito
thanks to Dina Clipperton for this info Marcelo T Pan Tecnico Autorizado 0999556321 022573103
Fireplace Inserts
Peter McGoldrick shared this information For those interested in having a woodstove or fireplace insert installed, EcuaVitroceramicos Ecuador can help you out. We had 2 custom inserts installed in our existing fireplaces. They work great. We use 70% less wood and the house actually heats up. They will be displaying their wares at the Cheese Festival in Cayambe so it’s… Read More