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
Category Archives: Businesses
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
Framing Shop – Quito
If you ask around you can get great info! Friends highly recommend this framer in Quito – saw his work outstanding! Arte Prado Internacional Av. de Los Shyris s/m y Gaspar de Villaroel C.C. 099454243 or 02460089 email artepradoecuador@hotmail.com
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
Summer Embargo Dates for 2014
Traveling to Quito this summer? Be aware of luggage restrictions Will research other airlines for theirs Delta Airlines http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/baggage/before-your-trip/excess.html June 3 through August 31 No excess baggage (extra piece) or bags over 50 lbs. or 62 linear inches will be accepted for travel to/from the following destinations: Quito, Ecuador (UIO) San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL) Tegucigalpa, Honduras (TGU) United Airlines… Read More
El Mirador – Mindo/Los Bancos
Mindo – must see if its a nice day El Mirador Cacali-La Independencia Road, San Miguel de los Bancos, Ecuador its up the road from Mindo on the left hand side all the outside is covered with hummingbirds, food is fabulous, views awesome and oodles of birds
Looking for wine?
Yes its true – hard to find reasonable wine is hard here in Ecuador However – did find some at a great shop in Manta (we were just there recently) and they have a store in Quito next trip – make a stop – pricing was excellent and there were bonus bottles when you bought 2 or 3 http://www.lataberna.com.ec/tiendas