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

Spanish – Learning it can be fun!

We are back taking Spanish classes – and found a couple of great apps for the iPAD!! one is called spanishdict.com – while subscrbing to the word of the day on my ipad – it offered an application for the ipad. WOW fun and cool and free second one I found is called Learn Spanish (long wang is the producer)… Read More

Congratulations to the Class of 2013

Wonderful day today – something truly to be celebrated – 6 years of high school, completed! well done – our graduates: Saira María Arotingo Morales Paúl Esteban Bonilla Perugachi Jefferson Xavier Guandinango Lanchimba Erika Paulina Inga Morales Edison Javier Ruiz Ruiz Blanca Inés Lanchimba Chávez María Dolores Oyagata Panamá Diego Fernando Saavedra Pichamba María Clemencia Sánchez Quilca special thanks to… Read More

Cotacachi Health Matters – Summer 2013

The second issue of CHM Summer 2013 has 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