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
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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
Looking for a car?
here is a site that can help http://ecuador.patiotuerca.com/
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
Eatery – Sumac (Cotacachi)
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
Mansion Alcazar (Cuenca)
Planning a visit to Cuenca? Delightful hotel with gourmet offerings – be sure to check out Mansion Alcazar
Eatery – Joes’ Secret Garden (Cuenca)
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
Restaurants in Ecuador that Deliver
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
Eatery & More – Cabanas del Lago (Cotacachi/Otavalo)
Looking for a nice way to spend a weekend afternoon with friends? Then take a short drive to the far side of San Pablo Lake and enjoy a wonderful meal overlooking the lake. Staff are excellent, food is wonderful – lots of nice seafood choices! the Cabanas del Lago do not disappoint!