Category Archives: Businesses

Sukasa and more (Quito)

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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

Eatery – Sumac (Cotacachi)

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Sumac – close to the post office in Cotacachi – grab a friend and enjoy a lovely meal. David is a wonderful chef, the food excellent, the presentation superb! Gourmet dining Menu is set usually fish, chicken or vegetarian – open for lunch & dinner. Take a cab there (its across the street from Multi Eventos – the drivers know… Read More

Eatery – Joes’ Secret Garden (Cuenca)

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I have it on good authority that if you are planning a visit to Cuenca you need to plan ahead and make a reservation at Joes’ Secret Garden Joes’ Secret Garden, is a fixed price, set menu restaurant in Cuenca, Ecuador. Saturday night’s gourmet menu changes every week. Social hour begins at 5 PM and dinner is served after 6:30… Read More

Eateries in Cotacachi

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Stay tuned for an update last updated 11.29.13 RESTAURANTS No guarantees friends. I don’t know if all of these restaurants are still open, moved, etc. I do not guarantee the accuracy of the addresses or phone numbers, many of which were on the list of restaurants posted on Cotacachi page on Facebook. I have not eaten at all of the… Read More

Restaurants in Ecuador that Deliver

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I’m going to separate this by city – folks who live in various and assorted places, please chime in! last updated 11.29.13 thanks to Cleo Dioletis for this list COUNTRYWIDE Chifa Mayflower – Western-style Chinese – 1.800.111.000 A Domicilio Ya – a site with listings for many places Quito and Guayaquil – http://www.adomicilioya.com/ IBARRA/COTACACHI/OTAVALO QUITO AND SURROUNDS Aló Paella! –… Read More

Lovely Accommodation in Mindo

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Someone asked me about first class or close to that for hotels in Mindo I found three so thought I would share them Sachatamia Rainforest Reserve Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve Arasha Resort there a number of lower priced hostels as well – one of our favorites is Dragon Fly Inn. Recently we had guests, hired a driver from Cotacahi to… Read More

Thanksgiving at La Mirage – Cotacachi

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This year THANKSGIVING DAY ( and I am sure there is so much to be thankful for ) will be celebrated on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013. The Staff at La Mirage has been busy planning and creating a lovely, festive and exciting menu for this occasion for all of you away from your usual home together with your loved ones.… Read More