Eatery – Sumac (Cotacachi)

Sumac – close to the post office in Cotacachi – grab a friend and enjoy a lovely meal. David is a wonderful chef, the food excellent, the presentation superb! Gourmet dining Menu is set usually fish, chicken or vegetarian – open for lunch & dinner. Take a cab there (its across the street from Multi Eventos – the drivers know… Read More

Eatery – Joes’ Secret Garden (Cuenca)

I have it on good authority that if you are planning a visit to Cuenca you need to plan ahead and make a reservation at Joes’ Secret Garden Joes’ Secret Garden, is a fixed price, set menu restaurant in Cuenca, Ecuador. Saturday night’s gourmet menu changes every week. Social hour begins at 5 PM and dinner is served after 6:30… Read More

Restaurants in Ecuador that Deliver

I’m going to separate this by city – folks who live in various and assorted places, please chime in! last updated 11.29.13 thanks to Cleo Dioletis for this list COUNTRYWIDE Chifa Mayflower – Western-style Chinese – 1.800.111.000 A Domicilio Ya – a site with listings for many places Quito and Guayaquil – http://www.adomicilioya.com/ IBARRA/COTACACHI/OTAVALO QUITO AND SURROUNDS Aló Paella! –… Read More

Lovely Accommodation in Mindo

Someone asked me about first class or close to that for hotels in Mindo I found three so thought I would share them Sachatamia Rainforest Reserve Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve Arasha Resort there a number of lower priced hostels as well – one of our favorites is Dragon Fly Inn. Recently we had guests, hired a driver from Cotacahi to… Read More

Thanksgiving at La Mirage – Cotacachi

This year THANKSGIVING DAY ( and I am sure there is so much to be thankful for ) will be celebrated on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013. The Staff at La Mirage has been busy planning and creating a lovely, festive and exciting menu for this occasion for all of you away from your usual home together with your loved ones.… Read More

Handy Youth in Cotacachi

My New Business Website Hi everyone! I would like to announce my new website, Cotacachi Lock Tech. On this website you’ll find some cool stuff, including a blog. You’ll also be able to see how I can help you, along with my hours. I encourage you to visit the website; you’re sure to find something there that interests you. If… Read More

FUNdraiser in support of the Pan Del Cielo Kitchen and Shelter!

Saturday, October 5, Noon-4 p.m. at Hacienda Loma Tika in Carabuela (nice 10 minute drive from Cotacachi) $5 per ticket (if you are not going to be in town at that time, you can still purchase a ticket for someone else or simply share a donation toward this excellent cause!) Transportation provided from convenient locations at discounted rate! Spectacular Silent… Read More

Would you like to help with a project in La Calera?

Many families in the Indigenas communities rely on farming as the sole means of income or for food for themselves or their animals. Water for their crops comes from the Pichavi quebrada, and travels approximately 5 kilometers (3 miles) to the end of the principal route. Along the way, associates channel water to their property, buying water by the hour… Read More