Dentist – Otavalo

Dentist in Otavalo Dra. Johana Orozco, Cristobal Colon #308 y Bolivar, Otavalo, phone 062 924 974. Trained in Quito and did post grad work at New York City University in the US and speaks English.

Appliance Repair Cotacachi

thanks to Tricia for this recommendation I would like to highly recommend two men who have worked on my washer and dryer. They also can fix refrigerators, microwaves and califones. They are punctual, reliable and honest with you. Please call Ing. Bryan Castro and his partner Freddy Castro. Their numbers are 0969802877 or 0997666597

Galapagos on a budget

Galapagos Part 1 | Galapagos Part 2 | Galapagos Part 3 So we have friends coming this summer – being am doing some research for them, thought I would share here too Galapagos – its a destination, but what if you are on a budget? http://www.aroundthisworld.com/the-poor-mans-galapagos-montanita-ecuador/ https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/galapagos-on-a-budget-travel-guide/ https://thriftynomads.com/galapagos-islands-on-the-cheap/ stay tuned …. lots of planning going on and more details will… Read More

Mindo by bus from Cotacachi

thanks to Ray Benn for this info We took a trip to Mindo last week. Normally we would travel with either Milton Andramunio Izurieta or Fabian Vaca Alvarez, who provide first class tour services in very comfortable minibuses from Cotacachi. However, we intrepid explorers decided to try the public bus system, to suit our lazier, laid-back style of travel. Stage… Read More

Lighting

thanks Chuck On recon in Ibarra this A.M. Happened upon a new lighting and blind / shades store, near Laguna mall. Called “Studio K” Av. Fray Vacas Galindo, entre Juan de Dios y Pedro Moncayo. www.studiok.com.ec Nice lighting and stuff within!

Appliance repair

thanks to Chuck for this info More Ibarra recon info: Found a place that repairs appliances, and appears to have a large inventory of repair parts. Brands serviced include, but not limited to: Samsung. Indurama. Whirlpool. Oster. Electrolux. Mabe. GE. Frigidaire. LG. Called “Servi Parts” Av. Fray Vacas Galindo s/n Juan de Dios Navas. Diagonal a Laguna Mall. 065001165 Cellular:… Read More

What can I bring with me to Ecuador May 2017

Current as of this date https://www.aduana.gob.ec/contents/nov/press_room_view.jsp?idx=438&pg=1&search=&searchText= The complete list is here http://www.aduana.gob.ec/pro/for_travelers.action TV up to 32″ and drones (New rules) highlights of the changes are below The National Customs Service of Ecuador, Senae, presents a new Resolution on the General Procedure for the Departure of Baggage of Passengers and Crew that enter or leave the International Airports of Ecuador. Personal… Read More

Immigration Law Update Feb 2017

New Immigration Law TOURISM Article 56 – Tourist. Tourists are all people who come to Ecuador with the intention of carrying out tourist activities and are prohibited from carrying out work activities. Every person, from any country, with some exceptions, (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Senegal and Cuba, who require a previous registration), can enter Ecuador… Read More

Container Park Ibarra

Thanks to Brian & Janette for their report of an onsite visit We ate at the new Container Park in Ibarra tonight. It is a pretty neat place, with 10 different restaurants from waffles, ribs, wings and Mexican to a coffee shop, beer stand and even deep fried ice cream. It has several funky seating areas and a roof top… Read More