Chickens, Sausages, Hams & More (Cotacachi)

If you are looking for great Chickens, Sausages, smoked Hams, Italian Sausages and more be sure to contact Shawn to be added to his list. Click on the link below to be added to the email list. eMail: geerbox37@gmail.com

Finca KURIKINDI (Cotacachi)

Weekly delivery of fresh organic vegetables, send an email to Aya and ask to be put on the list. Their email will arrive on Tuesday – you need to confirm your ‘basket’ on Wednesday. If you don’t want a basket – check out the farm on Thursdays from 2:15-4:00PM Best $5 you can spend (for a basket)! eMail: fincakurikindi@gmail.com

PRANA Energía Vital (Cotacachi)

PRANA Energía Vital is a family business that offers, among others: organic products, handcrafts mainly manufactured by small producers, indigenous and women groups, books, personal and home care products aimed at enjoying life. We are open to sharing topics related to a healthy and wholesome life including food and nutrition, lifestyles, individual and environmental harmony, among others. PRANA Energía Vital… Read More

Money Matters

Our first trip to Ecuador someone advised us to bring small bills. We thought really? But its the best for sure and we were thankful for the advice. Try to keep things under $20. I have had success in spending a $50 once at TIA (mercado here in Cotacachi) but for the most part ones, fives and tens are welcomed… Read More

Smoked Meat (Cotacachi)

We found a winner of a resource for smoking meat. You need to bring your turkey/chicken/pork/roast to Victor – frozen so a couple days in advance (he can advise) We had a turkey done just a week or so ago – it was tender, juicy and fabulous!! Only speaks Spanish Los Hornos de Alfonso 0983 541 293 Victor Alfonso Guerrero… Read More

US Embassy Services

Enrollment for Travel Information in Ecuador https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ Safety and Security in Ecuador http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1106.html Warden Messages and Newsletters http://ecuador.usembassy.gov/security-and-safety/warden-messages.html U.S. Passports (Renewal and First Time) http://ecuador.usembassy.gov/passports.html Public Services (Report of Birth Abroad, Notarials) http://ecuador.usembassy.gov/public_services.html Affidavit of Marriage http://ecuador.usembassy.gov/service/living-in-ecuador/marriage-information.html Living in Ecuador http://ecuador.usembassy.gov/service/living-in-ecuador.html

Hotel/Hostel – Quito Airport

Have a personal recommendation about a hotel that is close to the NEW airport in Quito Hosteria San Carlos 10 minutes from the new airport, heated pool, nice rooms – $56 a night for a double 0994 258 261 or 0992 795 461

USPS – Global Mail

We have used this a few times – and it has tracking. Moves pretty fast – about 5 days. If you need to track International Mail through the US post office consider using Global Express Guaranteed or Express Mail International services. Delivery information is available to most countries for C-series customs label numbers that come with Regular Priority Mail International,… Read More

Eatery – La Parrilla De Alberto (Cotacachi)

Great food at super low prices Take a baby step further into Ecuador. Discover the food court next to the Cotacachi bus station. I have eaten there regularly for almost a year and never had a problem with the food. My good friends, Roxy and Alberto Albancando operate “La Parrilla De Alberto” at the end of the food court by… Read More

Eatery – Punto Clave (Cotacachi)

Suzie Guerra from Colors & Flavors Restaurant has opened a new (additional) restaurant on Leather Street — next to Monica’s Supermercado. Debbie and I were there yesterday for one of the specials … a submarine sandwich, a few chips and drink for $1.50 … very good. She has many sub selections, ice cream from Ibarra (the real deal made by… Read More