Prana Energía Vital (Cotacachi)

We send a weekly e-mail reminding people that on Tuesday we have available organic produce and veggies, and also to place orders for artisan bread. If there is something new we also include that in the e-mail. F.Xavier Solórzano Prana Energía Vital Imbabura 911 y Rocafuerte Cotacachi (5936) 255-4177 (5939) 9496-3815 eMail: pranaev@aol.com

Hielo de Montaña Ice Plant (Cotacachi)

Hielo de MontaÑa Iceplant: will remain steadfast in its promise to uphold the highest ethics and standards,Our commitment to integrity is reflected in our pledge to excellence, to continuing education and to purified water technology. Hielo de Montaña Ice Plant specializes in the safe and sanitary manufacture, storage and serving of food grade, consumable ice and water. We perform daily… Read More

Chickens, Sausages, Hams & More (Cotacachi)

If you are looking for great Chickens, Sausages, smoked Hams, Italian Sausages and more be sure to contact Shawn to be added to his list. Click on the link below to be added to the email list. eMail: geerbox37@gmail.com

Finca KURIKINDI (Cotacachi)

Weekly delivery of fresh organic vegetables, send an email to Aya and ask to be put on the list. Their email will arrive on Tuesday – you need to confirm your ‘basket’ on Wednesday. If you don’t want a basket – check out the farm on Thursdays from 2:15-4:00PM Best $5 you can spend (for a basket)! eMail: fincakurikindi@gmail.com

PRANA Energía Vital (Cotacachi)

PRANA Energía Vital is a family business that offers, among others: organic products, handcrafts mainly manufactured by small producers, indigenous and women groups, books, personal and home care products aimed at enjoying life. We are open to sharing topics related to a healthy and wholesome life including food and nutrition, lifestyles, individual and environmental harmony, among others. PRANA Energía Vital… Read More

Smoked Meat (Cotacachi)

We found a winner of a resource for smoking meat. You need to bring your turkey/chicken/pork/roast to Victor – frozen so a couple days in advance (he can advise) We had a turkey done just a week or so ago – it was tender, juicy and fabulous!! Only speaks Spanish Los Hornos de Alfonso 0983 541 293 Victor Alfonso Guerrero… Read More

US Embassy Services

Enrollment for Travel Information in Ecuador https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ Safety and Security in Ecuador http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1106.html Warden Messages and Newsletters http://ecuador.usembassy.gov/security-and-safety/warden-messages.html U.S. Passports (Renewal and First Time) http://ecuador.usembassy.gov/passports.html Public Services (Report of Birth Abroad, Notarials) http://ecuador.usembassy.gov/public_services.html Affidavit of Marriage http://ecuador.usembassy.gov/service/living-in-ecuador/marriage-information.html Living in Ecuador http://ecuador.usembassy.gov/service/living-in-ecuador.html

Eatery – La Parrilla De Alberto (Cotacachi)

Great food at super low prices Take a baby step further into Ecuador. Discover the food court next to the Cotacachi bus station. I have eaten there regularly for almost a year and never had a problem with the food. My good friends, Roxy and Alberto Albancando operate “La Parrilla De Alberto” at the end of the food court by… Read More

Eatery – Punto Clave (Cotacachi)

Suzie Guerra from Colors & Flavors Restaurant has opened a new (additional) restaurant on Leather Street — next to Monica’s Supermercado. Debbie and I were there yesterday for one of the specials … a submarine sandwich, a few chips and drink for $1.50 … very good. She has many sub selections, ice cream from Ibarra (the real deal made by… 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