Hotel Boutique Plaza Sucre (Quito)

Hotel Boutique Plaza Sucre. Lovely & charming, friendly staff that speak english. Located in the heart of Quito’s historic centre. Beautiful art work on display (for sale) through out the hotel. Fabulous breakfast (eggs made to order). Great price! Hotel can arrange airport transfers for you. http://www.hotel-plaza-sucre.com/

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/

La Mirage (Cotacachi)

La Mirage. A 5-star hotel. The Queen of Spain once stayed there. Rates start at $366/night. http://www.mirage.com.ec/en-us/mainpage.aspx

Hostal Mindala B&B (Cotacachi)

Hostal Mindala B&B. Right near the center of town. http://www.mindala.com.ec/eingles.html from the list – I would like to invite you to pass by Hostal Mindala on Bolivar/9th of October; across from the Ornamental Park. I will be glad to show you some of our guest rooms and apartments which are fully furnished. We also have a penthouse furnished with great… Read More

Hostal El Arbolito (Cotacachi)

Hostal El Arbolito. Close to Leather Street, the main drag in town. $35 a night for room with one full-size bed. $40 for a room with two twin-size beds. http://hostalelarbolito.com/

La Cuadra Hosta (Cotacachi)

La Cuadra Hostal. Right near the center of town. Room rate is around $15/person per night. The hostal has Wi-Fi, but does not serve breakfast. It does have a communal kitchen. Jairo Gomez, the owner, speaks excellent English having lived in the U.S. for several years. http://www.lacuadra-hostal.com/

Computer Techs (Cuenca)

In Cuenca call Mauricio Astudillo. He is my new tech. Speaks English very well. Went to the US when he was 12 and did all his schooling there, including his tech training, staying there 14 years. Has wheels and will travel around town to come to you. 098 723-3698. In addition to all the computer wizardry his card says, “Internet,… Read More

AA Meetings (Quito)

The meeting will be on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. and on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. Isabel La Catolica 1439 y Orellana / Iglesia Alemana Lutherana (Diagonally to the residency of the American Ambassador and behind Hotel Quito).