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
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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/
Mashpi Lodge – a haven in the clouds
http://www.forbes.com/sites/annabel/2013/06/11/the-worlds-most-luxurious-new-jungle-retreat-masphi-lodge-in-ecuador/ and their website http://www.mashpilodge.com/en/
Tren Crucero (Cruise Train)
I requested additional information from them and this is what they sent to me (not sure when we are going but would like to for sure) Departures 2013 & 2014 Offical Price List 2013-1 tren crucero day by day itinerary 2013 INGLES Dear Patrice, Thank you for your interest in our product Tren Crucero, which is actually the most stunning… Read More
Cotacachi’s Health Matters
The very first issue of CHM_Issue_I_Spring_2013has been delivered to the list’s inboxes! This is a new newsletter dealing with health related issues and information for the English speaking population living in and around Cotacachi. If you are not on the list and would like to be added, send me a message at eMail: CotacachisHealthMatters@gmail.com
Police Presence in Cotacachi
From David Sasaki (Facebook) Let me introduce myself. I’m a Cotacachi resident and I just wanted to pass along some information. I had a chance to sit down with the major who was in charge of Cotacachi’s police force. He has since moved on. But I think what he told me will not change, since he got his orders from… Read More