US TV in Ecuador (live streaming)

Thanks to Tim Klages of Primavera II for the tip! www.tvlynx.blogspot.com You have to watch a 30 second commercial … but, you can get ABC, CBS and NBC programs, as well as dozens of other cable and over-the-air channels.  There is a TV Guide type of information so you can see your options.  It appears that the provider is based… Read More

Naturopathic – Dr Hernan Cedeno

Dr. Hernan Cedeno (Chinese/Ecuadorian) Naturopathic doctor  from La Mana, will be at Lueva March 26 – 29th. Please call Caroline at 094 615 951 to make your appointments.

Holidays in Ecuador – take note!

  Date Holiday Festival Location January 1 New Year Año Nuevo  – National January 6 Epiphany  – National March or April Carnaval  – National Semana Santa  – National May Marimba Festival  – San Lorenzo May 1 Dia de los Trabajadores Labor Day  – National May 24 Battle of Pichincha  – National May or June Corpus Cristi  – National June 24… Read More

Casa de Frutas Restaurant in Cotacachi

Cherie’s Restaurant (Casa de Frutas) is located on the block to the left of the church on the main square … it is down the block from Land of the Sun Hotel toward the main square– 1. Casa de Frutas will be celebrating their 2 year Anniversary Party on Saturday December 17th after 5 PM … all invited 2. Cherie… Read More

Tax Property Discount for Seniors

From: Abg. Santiago M. Andrade Senior citizens have the right to receive a discount in their tax property. For those who want to obtain and make effective this benefit for the tax property payment of 2012, the local municipality requires you to present the following: 1.- copy of the cedula 2.- a certificate of not owing to the municipality. You… Read More

You, the sun & skin cancer

According to articles in several newspapers, such as El Norte, on September 25th, Skin Cancer has increased more than 65 per cent among men and 41 per cent among women since the late 1980s according to Patricia Cueva, Director of the national registry of tumors of Ecuador. Ronnie Nader, director of the Ecuadorian Civil Space Agency (EXA), warns that Ecuadorians… Read More

Ibarra Restaurant – Cafe Medro

Cafe Madero has a great home-feeling ambiance, a gourmet-type menu, tasty food, good portions and attentive service … not your typical Ecuador meal. They are open Wednesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. A three course meal with wine is about $20 to $25 a person. It is suggested that you call ahead for special menus and reservations. Contact hostess/owner… Read More

Map of Cotacachi

From Dan & June: This map might be helpful. We adapted it from a Cotacachi tourism department map that Dan has been helping to develop. Dan Delgado for the Communications Committee for English-speaking residents of Cotacachi