I just had quite a bit of dental work done by Dr Christian Revelo in Cotacachi. I was very pleased with the quality of his work, the fee, and the cleanliness of his office. He speaks a little english. His office is on 24 de Mayo 12-40 … it is the block down from the main square, between Gonzales Suarez… Read More
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Hielo de Montaña Ice Plant (Cotacachi)
Kate Henry Hielo de Montaña Ice Plant is open for business! Our ice machine has arrived, and we have high-quality, purified ice for sale. Small bags cost $1.00, and large bags are $1.50. We also have reusable stainless steel water bottles available for $10.00 a piece, which we will be refilling for $0.50 each. Additionally, we fill up your used… Read More
Spices – where to find them in Ecuador
“Someone said…”NO tumeric, dill, cream of tartar, mace, coriander seeds, italian seasoning, dried rosemary, tarragon, sage only occassionally, chili powder, and that is just off the top of my head. ” To my knowledge, there is no Mace, but Nutmeg (nuez moscada) is the same…..I have seen Allspice, called Pimienta Dulce…..I have never seen Cream of tartar, but it must… Read More
Mercados (Cuenca)
Feria Libre mercado (the biggest, I estimate 40 acres in land area covered) open and enclosed. Saturday is the huge day. Wednesday there is a huge clothing market that takes over the parking area, inexpensive new clothes). https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-2.89776,-79.026121&ll=-2.898188,-79.025817&spn=0.012322,0.01929&num=1&t=h&z=16 Diez de Agosto mercado, mostly enclosed, but small vendors are on the sidewalks and close by areas. https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-2.899217,-79.007624&num=1&t=h&z=16 9 De Octubre mercado,… Read More
Organic Market (Cuenca)
Here is the location of the organic market in Cuenca https://maps.google.com/maps?q=-2.917025,-79.03067&hl=en&num=1&t=h&z=16 Just tell a taxi driver to take you to “el mercado atras de El Tiempo” El Tiempo is a newspaper. The building is on Av. Loja. Any taxi driver can get you there. It is open on Sat and Wed from 6AM-noon. Saturday is best. Mostly everything is sold… Read More
More Hotels/Hostels (Quito)
Karen Murray Kimbler My favorite is http://www.eugeniahotel.com/en/about.htm Eugenia Hotel Quito, Ecuador First Class accommodations in Quito www.eugeniahotel.com Eugenia Hotel Quito, Ecuador Your first class accommodations in Ecuador. Our …See More July 10 at 2:50pm · Edited · Like Joan Dale You could contact Marcela(deyaniravin@hotmail.com) she rents rooms in her home that on the corner on Manabi and Cuenca in old… Read More
Cedula requirements – includes “new” single status requirements
After obtaining our visa, we applied for our cedula in Cuenca in the same office. I received this paper today 12/04/2012 after applying for our family’s cedulas, and just finished typing up the Spanish to English via google translate. They did not look at our birth certificates nor our marriage certificates. The lady said they will do this at the… Read More
Vegetables, Organic $5 delivered (Cotacachi)
The best $5 you will ever spend. Aya distributes the list on Tuesday (ask to be added to the email list). Confirm your basket by noon on Wednesday. Friday – Hector will deliver 🙂 enjoy (fabulous vegetables) HECTOR FLORES / AYA WADA Finca Orgánica y Centro Ecológico KURIKINDI cel: +593-(0)996-040-354 (Aya) / -355 (Hector) website: www.everyoneweb.es/kurikindi/ facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wadaaya0515 blog: (Español&English)… Read More
Eye Care (Cuenca)
Leigh Frost While in Cuenca, I had a retina beginning to attach. I highly recommend this doctor, who got me in right away for diagnostic exam ($40), and who performed the laser surgery the very next morning ($250)….I am very pleased and grateful for the results…See More Bienvenidos | Oftalmolaser Cuenca Ecuador www.oftalmolaser.com.ec Cirgía Láser para Ojos, Catarátas, Estrabismo, Glaucoma… Read More
New Quito Airport (Accommodations)
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