The day after Thanksgiving was a great day. The weather in Cotacachi has been fantastic the last few days. If it was like this all the time, we would be swarming with expats and tourists. As it is, many more people are finding their way to our small town.
We just opened a new office in [...]
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Each month, our Quito cultural events reporter, Liliya Bykova, compiles her list of favorite entertainments for you to enjoy. This month, The Fiestas de Quito, with all their brilliant color, tense drama and excitement are here once again!
Opening of the Fiestas de Quito
28 November 7:30 p.m.
Plaza de San Francisco
The Fiestas de Quito officially open with [...]
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Yesterday, an Ecuadorian woman who is married to a U.S. citizen, and has lived in the U.S. for five years, came to Cotacachi to look at some real estate. She is ready to return home. We were expecting her around 11 a.m.
At 10:45 she called from Cayambe, about one hour from here. “We are blocked [...]
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Queen of Quito To be Crowned November 27
One of the highlights of Ecuador culture occurs each year at the end of November when Quito chooses its queen. Last year the daughter of a friend of mine was one of the candidates, so I have some insight.
After 10-15 candidates are chosen from many applicants, who [...]
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