As Angel our driver from Hacienda Cusin drove up the hill, a vast lake appeared in the distance- the deep blue water surrounded by greeneries of all sizes, colorful buildings, mountains, farmland and cows that looked like small brown dots. We were in the village of Araque. He said this is ... Read More about Discovering Hidden Gems in The Villages of Imbabura
The Other Cheap “Supermarket” in Cuenca
With the average paycheck of $320, I began to wonder how the locals pay for their food, lodging and transportation. Our first supermarket shopping at SuperMaxi set us back by $95. We bought fresh fruits, vegetables and packaged meat for three dinners, two lunches and three breakfast (including ... Read More about The Other Cheap “Supermarket” in Cuenca
Ecuadorian Coastal Cuisine in Cuenca – El Sabor de las Costenitas
The yellow and green sign and interior colors of this local restaurant reminded me of the Brazilian flag. El Sabor de las Costenitas is located one block from Calle Larga, one of the main streets in Cuenca, and a few doors from La Esquina Restaurant. Las Costenitas brings the typical dishes of ... Read More about Ecuadorian Coastal Cuisine in Cuenca – El Sabor de las Costenitas
Meeting the Children of Ecuador
During my visit to the President Palace in Quito, I met a group of school children visiting from the Ambato province of Ecuador. These are precious children and the future of Ecuador. I don’t know their background but was told they are from an indigenous group. They were crowding around us to ... Read More about Meeting the Children of Ecuador
Tiestos Café Restaurant in Cuenca
Juan Carlos Solano, owner and chef of Tiestos Café Restaurant went around every table in the restaurant greeting his guests and giving recommendations. I said, “Sandra from Guayaquil sent me here. She said you have the best food in town!” Juan Carlos obviously did not remember who Sandra was. He ... Read More about Tiestos Café Restaurant in Cuenca
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