Foreign Exchange

Posted on May 1, 2018August 8, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

traveling somewhere and you need another currency? at the airport just preorder and pickup before your flight http://www.globalexchange.ec/indexen.html

Ecuador Customs

Posted on April 18, 2018August 8, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

thanks to David Sasaki for this Ecuador has many customs. Greeting people is one of the most important. It should be the first thing out of your mouth when meeting most people. North Americans tend to be blunt and want to get right to the point. That is considered rude in this country. A common greeting is just saying “Buenos… Read More

Traveling to the Beaches of Ecuador

Posted on April 15, 2018August 8, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

thanks Raymond Benn for this Long Post – Our Two Weeks Trip Summary We recently took a two week break travelling along the beaches of Ecuador. We drove to Quito with Guillermo, flew to Guayaquil, then took the bus for the rest of the trip. We stayed in Salinas one night, Montanita three nights, Puerto Lopez four nights, Canoa for… Read More

Visa extension process

Posted on March 13, 2018August 8, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

I just wanted to share this information. I just got a 90 day visa extension in Ibarra at the oficina de Inmigración. You need to go to immigration FIRST! They will give you a form to fill out and a piece of paper that you need to take to the banco pacífico and pay the amount 128.00 US. The bank… Read More

Rugs or Carpets need cleaning?

Posted on March 13, 2018August 8, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

I want to thank all that responded to my request for recommendation. Mo Mo Simpson referred me to a wonderful young man that cleans, upholstered furniture, large area rugs, mattress , pillows. Paul Lima can be reached at 0996462374. Paul did an outstanding job, hard worker , professional. If you’re in need of this kind of service I would recommend… Read More

Check your days out of the country

Posted on March 8, 2018August 8, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

Ibarra location Luis Villamar y Olmedo Telf: (06)2950444 / 101 Most of the taxis in Cotacachi know how to get there – I have also taken a cab from Super Maxi. take your cedula and passport (think they need copies of both) ask for Movimientos Migratorios cost is I think $5 from Cynthia Lopez First you have to go to… Read More

Dermatologists – Ibarra, Quito

Posted on March 1, 2018August 8, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

Dr. Rommel Aguilar – Ibarra Phone: (Cell) 099-069-0349 (Landline) 06-260-5451 Dra. Nancy Bonilla – Clinica Metropolitana Address: Chica Narvaez 421 y Grijalva, Ibarra Phone: (Cell) 099-402-7858 (Landline) 06-261-2074 Dra. Nancy Ballesteros de Garzón – Quito Phone: (Cell) 098-794-7590 – 099-293-4693 thanks to Cotacachi Health Chapters for the details

Fireplace Inserts

Posted on February 20, 2018August 8, 2018 by Patrice Baron Parent

Peter McGoldrick shared this information For those interested in having a woodstove or fireplace insert installed, EcuaVitroceramicos Ecuador can help you out. We had 2 custom inserts installed in our existing fireplaces. They work great. We use 70% less wood and the house actually heats up. They will be displaying their wares at the Cheese Festival in Cayambe so it’s… Read More

Sewing Machine Repair Cotacachi

Posted on December 29, 2017December 29, 2017 by Patrice Baron Parent

Carlos Mata 098-838-9582 (he will come to your home $15) Did a great job of tuning up my Pfaff & my Juki Serger

Lighting

Posted on September 27, 2017September 27, 2017 by Patrice Baron Parent

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!