Laundry Service – Cotacachi

To Newbees and those who forgot. We have a pick up and delivery laundry here in Cotacachi on Sucre. Call Christina after 8:30 a.m. and she or her husband, Freddie, will pick up and deliver by 5:00/5:30 p.m. the same day, wash/dried/hand pressed. 099-021-2185.

Dental Work Cotacachi & Otavalo

Christian Revelo COE Dental 24 de Mayo entre Gonzáles Suárez y Bolívar Cotacachi – 06 291 4378 Knowledgeable, gentle, caring, a little English if necessary Dra Johanna Orozco Cristobal Colon #308 y Bolivar Otavalo ofc – 062 924974 cell – 0999492218

Canadian Passport – Ready

Forms & Info | Photos Canadian Passport renewal – talk about service, just got a message from the Embassy in Quito that my passport is ready woohoo they will send it DHL or Servientrega. Initially sent to the embassy on 3.30 but I forgot to sign something so they called and I sent the additional doc on 4.17 and todays… Read More

Learning Spanish Tools

my personal favorite is https://www.duolingo.com/ with thanks to Dan Locke for this list Free Online: http://www.fodors.com/language/spanish/greetings Audio phrases from Fodor’s. http://www.laits.utexas.edu/spe/siteindex.php This is a very unique site and has lots of tools that you don’t see typically in a language site. I like it very much. http://www.queondaspanish.com/ This seems similar to what I know of the Rosetta Stone; although it is just a… Read More

Canadian Passport Renewal

Photos | Ready Yes it is about time to renew my Canadian Passport – so I sent a message off to the embassy – it can be done here! Dear Patrice,   Thank you for your email. Please note you will need 20 working days to have a new regular passport issued. To apply for a new Canadian Passport in… Read More

US Passport Renewal

Message for U.S. Citizens No Appointment Needed for Adult Passport Renewals Providing excellent customer service is one of the goals of U.S. Mission Ecuador Consular Sections. Effective immediately, no appointment is necessary at the U.S. Embassy in Quito or the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil for adult passport renewals adhering to certain criteria. Passport applications that do not adhere to… Read More

Taxi Drivers

Antonio – 096-874-4771. Reliable/on time. Pick up with extended cab. $50 to Quito airport. Haul or deliver. Little English. Recommended by Stan Marlow. Claudio – Spanish only. 099-121-5684 Christian (Jorge’s Cousin) – 099-761-9092 Daniel Andres – Really good English, Argentinian who lived in Florida for several years. 098-302-4025. danielandresq@hotmail.com. No longer has transportation but does translation service. Available for emergency… Read More

Products & Services – Cotacachi

ASIAN MARKET Hong Kong Market in Ibarra a little past Gran Aki (same street). Carlos Kong who speaks English, in addition to Spanish is the owner (I think). His cell phone number is: 099-677-3295. BEAUTY SUPPLY Gatuebula (Catwoman) Olmedo 9-68 y Velasco (10 mts. from Banco Del Pacifico), Ibarra. 06 260-3268. There is also have a beauty salon upstairs. BUILDER/PLUMBER… Read More

Kitchen aid Repair Termalinex – Quito/Imbabura

In Quito, Termalimex (www.termalimex.com). They do service and carry parts for even the very old KA mixers – mine is from 1965, and they have been admirable service providers. They have extensive kitchen supply, commercial items, stainless steel pans, vacuum sealer bags, cake decorating supplies, knives, thermometers and more! Also check with Todo Hogar & Sukasa Termlimex is a kitchen… Read More