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

Cotacachi’s Premier Real Estate Agency

For personal service and a select portfolio of properties, visit www.cotacachirealestate.co Cotacachi’s premier real estate agency. Cotacachi is a growing city – Famous for leather goods. New restaurants, banks, and supermarket are now open in this distinctive community. We are located 15 minutes from Otavalo, and its world famous indigenous artisan market.

Fused Glass Jewelry Class held at La Espinosa (Cotacachi)

Tuesday April 16th and 23rd from 11:00AM to 12:30PM Learn about fusing basics, such as COE’s and glass compatibility, how to cut glass and assemble it for firing. You will make earrings and pendants. All tools and glass will be supplied. No prior experience is necessary for this class. For the class schedule please go to www.marileonco.com Register at La… Read More

Dentist – Dr. Revelo (Cotacachi)

I just had quite a bit of dental work done by Dr Christian Revelo in Cotacachi. I was very pleased with the quality of his work, the fee, and the cleanliness of his office. He speaks a little english. His office is on 24 de Mayo 12-40 … it is the block down from the main square, between Gonzales Suarez… Read More

Hielo de Montaña Ice Plant (Cotacachi)

Kate Henry Hielo de Montaña Ice Plant is open for business! Our ice machine has arrived, and we have high-quality, purified ice for sale. Small bags cost $1.00, and large bags are $1.50. We also have reusable stainless steel water bottles available for $10.00 a piece, which we will be refilling for $0.50 each. Additionally, we fill up your used… Read More

Vegetables, Organic $5 delivered (Cotacachi)

The best $5 you will ever spend. Aya distributes the list on Tuesday (ask to be added to the email list). Confirm your basket by noon on Wednesday. Friday – Hector will deliver 🙂 enjoy (fabulous vegetables) HECTOR FLORES / AYA WADA Finca Orgánica y Centro Ecológico KURIKINDI cel: +593-(0)996-040-354 (Aya) / -355 (Hector) website: www.everyoneweb.es/kurikindi/ facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wadaaya0515 blog: (Español&English)… Read More

Otavalo/Cotacachi area – Things to see

Otavalo crafts market – One of the largest indigenous crafts markets in the world. Also one of Ecuador’s biggest tourist attractions. The best days to visit the market are Wednesdays and Saturdays. Saturday is the biggest day with the most vendors. Cuicocha (Guinea Pig Lake). Volcanic lake about a 15-20 minute drive from Cotacachi. A taxi could take you there.… Read More

Rancho Santa Fe (Cotacachi)

Rancho Santa Fe. A resort/convention center near outskirts of town. Don’t know if it’s still open. The website is still up. http://ranchosantafehotell.com/home.html

Quinta La Posada (Cotacachi)

Quinta La Posada. It has casita-style accommodations. It’s a little ways from the center of town. If you don’t feel like walking a lot, you may want to take a taxi from there. http://www.quintalaposada.com/index_i.php

Tierra del Sol (Cotacachi)

Tierra del Sol (Land of the Sun). This is Gary Scott’s place. It’s right near the center of town. Food there is awful. http://www.hoteltierradelsollandofsun.amawebs.com/