so in my quest for carpeting which really does not exist here (not yet that I have found) came up with a workaround LOL if you can call it that across from El Bosque Mall is a design center called Di Centro there are a number of carpet installers – and you can purchase wall to wall (in a piece)… Read More
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Granite – Quito
lovely selection – beautiful granite & marble from China & Brazil helpful staff too Balpisa Av Occidental N47-287 y Av 3ra esq Sector Cochapamba 02.2462589 or 02.2440254 Just down the road (about 2 blocks) from Boyaca!
Marriott Lighting – Quito
Lighting is hard to come by here – and this store has more than a great selection. They also have a website that works. Everything needs to be shipped into Quito so don’t expect to leave the same day with your items website here
Boyaca – Quito
Great Find – this store even has an online website that works! They carry a number of products in the store: plumbing – sinks/toilets/tubs kitchen slide outs and lazy susans (cupboard hardware) kitchen sinks door knobs and handles carpets lighting granite slate sinks outdoor furnishings linens office chairs baskets and lots more You will also find a bakery section by… Read More
Sweater Warehouse – Cotacachi
First, the bad news! I am no longer able to coordinate the sweater warehouse tours (too many other responsibilities!). Now for the good news! The sweater warehouse has been around for 21 years and will continue to around for many more, so everyone can arrange for their own warehouse tour. The tour group today had a fabulous time and saw… Read More
New Optical Store – Cotacachi
Our on site reporter Maya – has checked out the new Optical Store on Sucre …. Here’s what I learned: the store is owned by a very nice couple, Paulina Proaño and Ernesto Salazar. She’s a certified optometrist. Right now she’s doing the eye exam for $1 (yes one dollar). If there is a group of 5 people, it’s gratis.… Read More
Sukasa and more (Quito)
Some asked where to buy down pillows, household goods etc we have been to El Bosque in Quito – lovely mall there you will find the following large stores Sukasa – household linens, rugs, appliances, electronics, dishes, cookwear, lighting (use your Super Maxi card for a discount) Super Maxi – groceries, alcohol and more many shops in side the mall… Read More
Box Office Taxes in Ecuador
thanks to David Sasaki President Correa said the government will eliminate taxes on the box office for live entertainment to encourage more big name artists to come to the country. He said promoters currently lose 52% of their profits because of municipal and central government taxes. Many big name entertainers often bypass Ecuador, performing instead in Colombia, Peru and other… Read More
Vet Services – Cotacachi
Dani Morales: 099-605-4911 Calle Morales 1550 and Garcia Moreno If you go up Garcia Moreno until it dead-ends, his place is just off to the right on Morales. (highly recommended)
Tren de la Libertad – Ibarra to Salinas
taking the train from Ibarra to Salinas great day trip lots of great scenery (and don’t forget to wave) http://www.ecuadorbytrain.com/trainecuador/index.php/rutas-del-tren/tren-de-la-libertad