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Expat Demographics (Gringtree Survey)
Thanks to Gringo Tree ————————– GringoTree Survey #4: Expat Demographics February 1, 2013 This is a simple 13-question survey, completed by 661 respondents, of whom 301 (45%) are current expats and 360 (55%) are prospective expats. Of the prospective expats, 86 plan to move within six months, 99 within 12 months, 105 within two years, 59 in more than two… Read More
Legal/Lawyers (Ecuador)
Patricio Ochoa Eduardo Moreno in Cuenca Ecuador. He is a young retired Judge sixty almost. Highly ethical, Low prices, and excellent service. Most attorney’s I have met have had too many complaints from expats for outrageous prices, untimely performance and quite frankly after americans for gold. Cuenca Idrovo & Velastegui Nelson Idrovo and Grace Velastegui (husband and wife team) Luis… 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
Chiropractors in Ecuador
Quito: Dr. Patrick Bullock, Parker Chiro College, 1994 Urb La Primavera II, Calle Magnolias, Lote # 5 y Miguel Ángel Quito Cumbaya, Ecuador Email: bullock0005@yahoo.com http://doctorbullock.com/ Phone: 593 (2) 355-1171 Cell: 0992542216 Dra. Francia Valladares, Parker Chiro College, 2000 Centro Quiropráctico Equinoccial Alemania, 925 y Mariana de Jesús Quito, Ecuador Email: francia@rocketmail.com Phone 593 (2) 323-7903 cell phone 096000-594 Dr.… Read More
Hotels/Hostels (Mindo)
Dragonfly Inn http://www.dragonflyinn-mindo.com/ El Descanso hostal http://www.eldescanso.net/ El Septimo Paraiso Hotel http://www.septimoparaiso.com/ La Casa del Camino http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g609138-d2212920-Reviews-La_Casa_del_Camino_Mindo-Mindo_Pichincha_Province.html Sachatamia Lodge http://www.sachatamia.com/ Mindo Gardens http://www.mindogardens.com/ Cabañas Bambu http://www.hotelbambuecuador.com/pages/mindo.html El Abrazo del Árbol http://www.elabrazodelarbol.com/
CasKaffeSu Hostal (Mindo)
Many good places to stay in and around Mindo. Here are some member recommendations: CasKaffeSu hostal. It’s right near the center of town. The owners are an American woman who’s lived in Ecuador for 20 years and her Ecuadorian husband. Very nice couple. The hostal has its own restaurant that serves good food and very good coffee. The dining area… Read More
Cheeses in Ecuador
Contrary to popular belief, there are good cheeses in Ecuador. Here are some of them: Salinerito – Comes from the small town of Salinas de Guaranda in Bolívar Province. The cheeses can be found in many Supermaxi’s. http://salinerito.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=272:productoslacteos&catid=29:catalogo&Itemid=352 Floralp – Swiss company with a cheese-making operation in Ibarra. Very reasonably priced cheeses that taste good. http://www.floralp-sa.com/index.php Hacienda Zuleta – Artisan… Read More
Dr. Anthony Guillen (Cuenca)
Ryan Baldwin Just wanted to give a shout out to a Doctor I used recently here in Cuenca, treated me really well and speaks great English. Dr. Anthony Guillen located on Remigio Crespo y Las Americas, on the floor above the Farmacia Economica office number 101. His phone number is 0995398105 and email is dr_aguillen@yahoo.com .
Hotel Patio Andaluz (Quito)
Hotel Patio Andaluz. Charming and elegant – fabulous staff! Not inexpensive but at least worth a stay once (if you look you can find good rates off season). Hotel can arrange airport transfers for you. Great location to check out the Historic Center (walking distance). http://www.hotelpatioandaluz.com/Ecuador-Quito-Hotel-Situated-Old-Historic-Center-Quito-Hotel-Boutique-Quito.html