Author Archives: Patrice Baron Parent

Transport from Quito ….

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This from Expats in Quito – It’s finally here; for those interested to go to Cuenca, Loja, or Guayaquil, but can’t stand those inter-provincial buses with their eternally locked-bathrooms and especially, the lousy films you’re forced to hear whether you want to see them or not: EcuVanTur and Christland Service now offer clean “busetas” that depart daily, not from Quitumbe… Read More

Appliance Repair – Cotacachi

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thanks to Cynthia for this: Teka Repair: Miguel Tipan  mtipanteka@hotmail.com  cel 022573103   099 955 6231 Comes from quito $20 transport fee, but he is worth it!   Bill Schuler Tecniplus from Ibarra. They have a dedicated serviceman in Cotacachi on Tuesdays and Fridays (at least those were the days last June). So he’s familiar with finding addresses here. Service call… Read More

Carpet cleaning

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thanks to Marianna Piller for this information Wanted to share a recommendation for carpet and upholstery cleaning. Stefan Paul Lima of Lima Limpieza cleaned my wool area rugs with his amazing Rainbow carpet machine and they look better than they have in years. He also does mattresses, upholstered furniture and car seats. He can be reached at 062-601-611 (land line)… Read More

Hospice Care – Quito

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thanks to Mary Lawrence Grover for this information This is FYI information to be stored away for future reference. Today three of us went to the Hospice San Camilo (Hospice Center) in Quito to see their facility, to ask questions and to get their advice. MAGNIFICENT is not a good enough word to describe what they offer. Their center is… Read More

Moving Cuenca – Cotacachi

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from C Tesno We moved to Cotacachi from Cuenca and used the best movers. Their pricing was also the best. We moved an entire household and with no damage or problems! They carefully wrapped each piece of furniture and they have enclosed trucks! The owner speaks English and his name is Sebastian. Contact information is mudanzasespinoza@gmail.com. phone 099-874-1046 or 099-751-5644.… Read More

Summer & Winter Embargo 2018 – 2019

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Coming to Quito this year – here are the latest embargo dates. Please double check with your carrier as this list was current as of today, but things change frequently.  ALWAYS check with your carrier. American Airlines June 1, 2018 – August 19, 2018, and November 15, 2018 – January 13, 2019 https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/baggage/baggage-limitations.jsp Air Canada unable to find dates https://www.aircanada.com/us/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/checked.html… Read More

Quito Airport-Carcelén Bus Service

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Thanks to JULIE POWEL / JAMARA GRUBER THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2018 Just an FYI about bus service from the Quito airport. There are buses now that go from the airport to the Carcelén terminal in north Quito, and vice versa. After you exit the airport baggage/customs area, you should see public transportation on the right. There are three buses: The… Read More

How long out of the country?

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this question comes up frequently How long can a foreign citizen, resident in Ecuador, stay abroad, without losing their migratory status? Foreign citizens with temporary residence can leave the country 90 days in the first year and 90 in the second year. Foreign citizens with permanent residence can leave the country for 180 days in the first year and 180… Read More