Author Archives: Patrice Baron Parent

Mindo by bus from Cotacachi

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thanks to Ray Benn for this info We took a trip to Mindo last week. Normally we would travel with either Milton Andramunio Izurieta or Fabian Vaca Alvarez, who provide first class tour services in very comfortable minibuses from Cotacachi. However, we intrepid explorers decided to try the public bus system, to suit our lazier, laid-back style of travel. Stage… Read More

Lighting

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thanks Chuck On recon in Ibarra this A.M. Happened upon a new lighting and blind / shades store, near Laguna mall. Called “Studio K” Av. Fray Vacas Galindo, entre Juan de Dios y Pedro Moncayo. www.studiok.com.ec Nice lighting and stuff within!

Appliance repair

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thanks to Chuck for this info More Ibarra recon info: Found a place that repairs appliances, and appears to have a large inventory of repair parts. Brands serviced include, but not limited to: Samsung. Indurama. Whirlpool. Oster. Electrolux. Mabe. GE. Frigidaire. LG. Called “Servi Parts” Av. Fray Vacas Galindo s/n Juan de Dios Navas. Diagonal a Laguna Mall. 065001165 Cellular:… Read More

What can I bring with me to Ecuador May 2017

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Current as of this date https://www.aduana.gob.ec/contents/nov/press_room_view.jsp?idx=438&pg=1&search=&searchText= The complete list is here http://www.aduana.gob.ec/pro/for_travelers.action TV up to 32″ and drones (New rules) highlights of the changes are below The National Customs Service of Ecuador, Senae, presents a new Resolution on the General Procedure for the Departure of Baggage of Passengers and Crew that enter or leave the International Airports of Ecuador. Personal… Read More

Immigration Law Update Feb 2017

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New Immigration Law TOURISM Article 56 – Tourist. Tourists are all people who come to Ecuador with the intention of carrying out tourist activities and are prohibited from carrying out work activities. Every person, from any country, with some exceptions, (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Senegal and Cuba, who require a previous registration), can enter Ecuador… Read More

Visa Office in Ibarra

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thanks to Cynthia for this information Ecuadorian Visas can be easily submitted to the Ministerio del Exterior in Ibarra rather than going to Quito. We went to the Quito office with our designated appointment time and they suggested we go to Ibarra instead because it would be easier and faster. We did and it was efficient. The Office of the… Read More

Summer & Winter Embargo Dates 2017

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Coming to Quito this year – here are the latest embargo dates. Please double check with your carrier as this list was current as of today, but things change frequently. American Airlines June 1, 2017 – August 20, 2017 and November 18, 2017 – January 8, 2018 https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/baggage/baggage-limitations.jsp Air Canada unable to find dates https://www.aircanada.com/us/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/checked.html Delta June 3, 2017 –… Read More

Container Park Ibarra

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Thanks to Brian & Janette for their report of an onsite visit We ate at the new Container Park in Ibarra tonight. It is a pretty neat place, with 10 different restaurants from waffles, ribs, wings and Mexican to a coffee shop, beer stand and even deep fried ice cream. It has several funky seating areas and a roof top… Read More