Eatery – G & M (Otavalo)

New restaurant in Otavalo (G & M) Julian and I had such an incredible meal at a new restaurant in Otavalo that I felt I just had to pass it on. This restaurant is called “G & M” and is located just a short walk away from the bus station. When leaving the bus station, take a right on Bolivar… Read More

Eatery – SWEET & SOUR (Cuenca)

SWEET & SOUR RESTAURANT Sucre y Borrero Phone 07 2845561 Here you can have nice lunch per $2.50 if you are in downtown, common food nothing different but it tastes good Sandra

Eatery – BALCON QUITEÑO (Cuenca)

BALCON QUITEÑO Sangurima 6-49 y Borrero Phone 2831928 Other branch: Ordoñez Lasso 3-11 y Los Pinos (I was here and can recommend this one, this is near of Hotel Oro Verde in Cuenca) – Phone 072822581 This is nice place to eat and they have different kind of food: ecuadorian, italian, chinese, the sea food its so delicious and prices… Read More

Eatery – LAS MONJAS (Cuenca)

LAS MONJAS RESTAURANT Borrero 6-41 y Juan Jaramillo Phone 07-2822750 Reservations: 0998214096 lasmonjas_restaurante@hotmail.com Really good, you can ask for the options with quinoa, those are interesting and very delicious. Good desserts. Sandra

Eatery – Tiestos (Cuenca)

Some information I have for Cuenca, specially one of the best place to eat is “Tiestos” .. every body that would go there will love the food … it’s just wonderful: TIESTOS (the best one… more than yummy and outstanding), Address: Juan Jaramillo 7-34 y Borrero Phone: 07 – 2835310 / Cel 087233063 jcsj71@hotmail.com (owner) tiestosjj7-34@hotmail.com www.tiestosrestaurante.com You must go… Read More

Dentist – Dr Mario Sanchez (Cuenca)

In Cuenca some people would love to check this option to go to the dentist, he use biologic material to fix your tooth and enamel, he take the metal material out and replaces it. Many people are now healthy because of him. DR MARIO SANCHEZ ODONTOLOGO NEUROFOCAL CLINICA DE ODONTOLOGIA BIOLOGICA TERAPIA NEURAL LASER – RAYOS X HIPNODONCIA 072880035 –… Read More

Door – to – Door to Ecuador!

SANESTAR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING SERVICES SANDRA BAQUERO Sandra Baquero is a bilingual, 33 year veteran of the international shipping industry. She can ship your household goods, business supplies & pets. Covers import regulations, duties & taxes, documentation, ocean freight, customs clearance, inland, unloading and unwrapping with door to door service to final destination in Ecuador. Sandra offers personal consultations to design… Read More

Moving household goods to Ecuador

updated: March 30, 2013 From: Sandra Baquero I have work 33 years in foreign commerce business and I am giving some tips and information to help expats to move in a smooth way to Ecuador and avoid mistakes. There are people having problems shipping their containers, they are confused about dates because the visas procedure have changed. The options to… Read More

Changes to shipping household goods

updated: March 30, 2013 In Customs the Household Goods Chief’s Department explained me that because The Foreign Ministery (Ministerio del Exterior), where the visas are issued, have confirmed to Customs that nowadays “they are taking only 2 to 3 months to issue the permanent resident visas to foreigners”, Customs have conclude the period to give “special treatment to foreigners taking… Read More

Taxi Drivers (Cotacachi)

Freddy mobile: (098) 004-0538 has pickup truck, crew cab (for luggage/airport) and yellow cab great driver, goes to Quito & Airport speaks wonderful English Patricio mobile: (098) 872-1203 great driver, goes to Quito & Airport speaks wonderful English Fernando mobile: (099) 790-2157 great driver, goes to Quito & Airport speaks good english Jose: 09 8945 1160 Johnnie: $50 0993789152 Bill… Read More