Their website is here Security is at the top of all our lists – these are some pretty amazing locks this one I don’t think could be broken into – its fierce for sure the ones we saw had actually three cylinders both top and bottom and then the 4 in the middle – that is 10 bolts WOW have… Read More
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Antique Store – Quito
Close to El Bosque Mall if you leave the mall (on foot) turn right at the light and walk towards the next light its tucked into the right hand side (there is a wine store next door to it) great find – wonderful items, consignment, old & new, fabulous chandeliers found some lovely old doors with stained glass in them… Read More
Carpets – Quito
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
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
Cotacachi Health Matters – Fall 2013
Hello Everyone! Attached you will find the most recent issue of Cotacachi’s Health Matters Newsletter. If you are unable to open the attachment, please let me know. This issue is full of extremely important information for everyone living n Cotacachi. However, it’s a VERY long issue. Be forewarned! Please take your time and read the complete contents. We appreciate any… Read More