A new security option using the Website www.pasajeroseguro.com is functioning with a registry of the 12,000 licensed taxis of Quito. On approaching a taxi, you send a text message to the number 2468 with the municipal registry number that is supposed to be visible on the door or windshield and in a few seconds you will have reported and recorded… Read More
Category Archives: Links/Info
Expat Voting Requirements
Voting is a right granted to the Ecuadorian Citizens over the age of 18, it is also extended to the following groups as a discretionary right: 1. Senior citizens, (over 65 yrs old) 2. Ecuadorians over 16 years old 3. Foreigners over 65 or under 65 (holding a cedula of identity) The process for a foreigner to vote is as… Read More
Cotacachi expats now on Facebook
For all of you out there who are on Facebook and for all of you out there who have just been dying to have a reason to open a Facebook account, here’s an opportunity. I’ve just set up a Facebook page called Cotacachi Expats. This page is not meant to replace Jack’s email list, but rather to compliment it. It’s… Read More
Quito Airport Accomodation
This is from a recent newsletter from Gary Scott. This is all the contact information provided. La Marmite New Quito Airport Solution #1: Stay within 10 minutes of the airport at La Marmite Hotel & Restaurant. Chef Pierre Mordasini has created a hotel, rental and housing community about 20 miles from Quito (45 minute drive) and eight minutes from the… Read More
Recommendation for accommodations on the coast (of Ecuador)
From: Russell Farquer (rwfarquer@hotmail.com) We have been traveling along the coast, spending some time in Olon (just about 1-1/2 miles north of Mantanita). Beautiful beach, friendly town, several good places to eat. The TERRACE INN, a new hostal/hotel, is extremely nice/comfortable. HOT water, air conditioning, Wi-Fi ; standard room, suites (standard room $50, suite $60 [2 full size beds +… Read More
Massage Therapist (Cotacachi)
I highly recommend Sandra who worked at the La Mirage for many years. She is a very qualified massage therapist and also does manicures and pedicures. She will come to your home. Full body massage for one hour is $20 – pedicure/manicure together is $8. Make an appointment with her by calling 0989340090 Thank you Micky Enright
Health related newsletter
Greetings! I have decided that I will be starting a heath related newsletter that will be entitled Cotacachi’s Health Matters. It will be available online to anyone and everyone, but its main audience will be the group of foreigners who have decided to make beautiful Cotacachi their home. For those of you who don’t know me, I worked for many… Read More
Massage Therapist (Cotacachi)
I would like to recommend Rosario, a colombian girl who does great massages for $20 the 45 min. She does relaxing massage and she knows what she’s doing, she learned in a course she took in Quito from a teacher from Spain. She is very friendly and clean. She also does facials, treatments anti-aging. She is a certified nutritionist so… Read More
Licensed Professional Counselor
Ecuadorian prices for Individual Mental Health Counseling, Group Counseling, Hidden Emotional Genetics Counseling, Adjustment Counseling.If there is an interest you can contact me at this address: pacecheryl777@gmail.com
Embargo Dates for Ecuador (from delta.com)
GEOGRAPHIC & DATE RESTRICTIONS The following restrictions apply to travel to/from the destinations listed below: Embargo Dates — Excess baggage pieces will not be accepted on flights to the following destination(s) during these specified dates: Date Cities All Year No excess baggage beyond two checked pieces per passenger allowed. Checked baggage weighing 51–70 lbs. is subject to overweight baggage charges. No… Read More