Day: January 10, 2020

I will be there in 56 days for my pre-retirement exploratory trip. Have a few questions I’ll be posting. To start with, what are standard tipping procedures for wait staff, taxi drivers, hotel staff and private drivers? Any I forgot? Thank you in advance for your input. Sharyn

Has anybody else had problems with getting money from Banco del Austro’s atm machines lately? It lets me put in my PIN and amount to withdraw, but then says I cannot make a withdrawal. I like to use them to withdraw money from my US accounts because they do not charge a fee as opposed

The US Consulate General in Guayaquil is pleased to announce that representatives from the Consulate will offer notarial services and accept passport applications in the City of Cuenca on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Where: Abraham Lincoln Center FB Page: Cena Cuenca – Abraham Lincoln Calle Borrero 5-18 y Honorato Vásquez Cuenca When: Wednesday, January 29,

The best way to learn a language and to improve your ability is through conversation. Join us Monday afternoons from 3 to 5 PM for “no pressure, fun and friendly conversation” about the topics of the day. Don’t worry; you’ll be able to converse with people who speak at your level of learning, whether you

Gather with St. Christopher Episcopal Mission. Worship in the English-language Evening Prayer, Rite II, with Homily and Communion. Bring a friend and enjoy the social following Worship. Sunday afternoon from 5 to 6:30 PM. Bartolome de las Casas #5-34 y Tirso de Molina. Directions to St. Christopher’s https://goo.gl/maps/kCeZ1D3JfK4GTLfE6 Each Sunday afternoon at 5 PM to

The story of David and Goliath is the ultimate story of the battle between good and evil. Goliath is the abomination, who curses the name of God and bullies Gods people, while David, defends God’s honor and protects the people of God. Both David and Goliath are zealous to the extreme, that is, to death.

The best way to learn a language and to improve your ability is through conversation. Join us Monday afternoons from 3 to 5 PM for “no pressure, fun and friendly conversation” about the topics of the day. Don’t worry; you’ll be able to converse with people who speak at your level of learning, whether you

Gather with St. Christopher Episcopal Mission. Worship in the English-language Evening Prayer, Rite II, with Homily and Communion. Bring a friend and enjoy the social following Worship. Sunday afternoon from 5 to 6:30 PM. Bartolome de las Casas #5-34 y Tirso de Molina. Directions to St. Christopher’s https://goo.gl/maps/kCeZ1D3JfK4GTLfE6 Each Sunday afternoon at 5 PM to

The story of David and Goliath is the ultimate story of the battle between good and evil. Goliath is the abomination, who curses the name of God and bullies Gods people, while David, defends God’s honor and protects the people of God. Both David and Goliath are zealous to the extreme, that is, to death.

We would love to have you join us for Sunday Worship at Calvary Chapel Cuenca. We have two Spanish services: at 8 and 11 AM and an English service at 9:30 AM. We are located eight blocks west of Coral Centro, which is on Avenida Las Americas. The church is at the intersection of Juan

Reservations: jazzsocietyofecuador@gmail.com 5-101 Luis Cordero y Juan Jaramillo, Cuenca, Ecuador Upstairs (2nd Floor) of La Viña Italian Restaurant Food and beverage service: 6:30 through 10 PM Live Jazz concerts: 7:30 through 10 PM Our Schedule of Events is on our Facebook page: Jazz Society Café URL: https://www.facebook.com/JazzSocietyCafe/ 2019 Winner of the Certificate of Excellence by

We would love to have you join us for Sunday Worship at Calvary Chapel Cuenca. We have two Spanish services: at 8 and 11 AM and an English service at 9:30 AM. We are located eight blocks west of Coral Centro, which is on Avenida Las Americas. The church is at the intersection of Juan

Reservations: jazzsocietyofecuador@gmail.com 5-101 Luis Cordero y Juan Jaramillo, Cuenca, Ecuador Upstairs (2nd Floor) of La Viña Italian Restaurant Food and beverage service: 6:30 through 10 PM Live Jazz concerts: 7:30 through 10 PM Our Schedule of Events is on our Facebook page: Jazz Society Café URL: https://www.facebook.com/JazzSocietyCafe/ 2019 Winner of the Certificate of Excellence by

Come see what the Lord has planned for you and Israel. We are a bilingual church located at 12-37 Cordova y Tarqui, approximately 4 blocks west of Parque Calderón. Walk or drive into the corridor and take the stairs on the left. Sunday service begins at 10 AM. Nursery and a bilingual Sunday School for

Beginning this month, My Cuenca Nerd is offering free technology seminars. You don’t even have to be a current client (although our current clients do get early registration). Space is limited to 30 people. This month, based on client suggestions, the topic will be Whole House/Distributed Music Systems. The hour and a half seminar will

Join us for this Saturday, 11th, our Bazaar at Common Grounds. We still have a few spots left, don’t miss out and register. Our participants are Hugo regalado – Queso de Cabra Paul Sánchez – Nunkui Ecoferia Amazónica Daniel – Sugar Donas Yissele – Artepar Catty Ortega – NEFI empanadas Carmen Loja – Kinti Wasi

Come see what the Lord has planned for you and Israel. We are a bilingual church located at 12-37 Cordova y Tarqui, approximately 4 blocks west of Parque Calderón. Walk or drive into the corridor and take the stairs on the left. Sunday service begins at 10 AM. Nursery and a bilingual Sunday School for

Beginning this month, My Cuenca Nerd is offering free technology seminars. You don’t even have to be a current client (although our current clients do get early registration). Space is limited to 30 people. This month, based on client suggestions, the topic will be Whole House/Distributed Music Systems. The hour and a half seminar will

Join us for this Saturday, 11th, our Bazaar at Common Grounds. We still have a few spots left, don’t miss out and register. Our participants are Hugo regalado – Queso de Cabra Paul Sánchez – Nunkui Ecoferia Amazónica Daniel – Sugar Donas Yissele – Artepar Catty Ortega – NEFI empanadas Carmen Loja – Kinti Wasi

Vino & Van Gogh at Cafe San Sebas has 5 New Classes Available. Visit https://buytickets.at/vinovangogh to reserve your seat today. Dragonfly Dreams January – 16th BEE-leave in yourself – January 30th Getting to the Heart of it – February 13th Be OWLsome – February 27th Tree of Life. Homage to Ecuadorian painter Gabriel Buenaño –

La Guarida presents An Evening With Ernest Hemingway by D. Roscoe Blampied A one act retrospective on the life of famed author Ernest Hemingway created from quotes and interviews revealing Hemingway and his thoughts on many of the most important loves of his life. Come and join us for a thrilling, emotionally satisfying, intellectually stimulating

Come visit us at Common Grounds fair on Saturday, January 11th. Many vendors will be there with their amazing products and tons of samples. We will have fresh blueberries for sale starting at 9 AM. We hope to see you there. Saturday, January 11th from 9 AM, Free event, Common Grounds: Calle Eduardo Crespo Malo

Vino & Van Gogh at Cafe San Sebas has 5 New Classes Available. Visit https://buytickets.at/vinovangogh to reserve your seat today. Dragonfly Dreams January – 16th BEE-leave in yourself – January 30th Getting to the Heart of it – February 13th Be OWLsome – February 27th Tree of Life. Homage to Ecuadorian painter Gabriel Buenaño –

La Guarida presents An Evening With Ernest Hemingway by D. Roscoe Blampied A one act retrospective on the life of famed author Ernest Hemingway created from quotes and interviews revealing Hemingway and his thoughts on many of the most important loves of his life. Come and join us for a thrilling, emotionally satisfying, intellectually stimulating

Come visit us at Common Grounds fair on Saturday, January 11th. Many vendors will be there with their amazing products and tons of samples. We will have fresh blueberries for sale starting at 9 AM. We hope to see you there. Saturday, January 11th from 9 AM, Free event, Common Grounds: Calle Eduardo Crespo Malo

A beautiful tradition with which many symphony orchestras around the world welcome the New Year. The Symphony Orchestra of Cuenca under the baton of the famous Swiss conductor Emmanuel Siffert, with the participation of lyric singers Gabriela Méndez (Soprano), María Augusta Jibaja (Mezzosoprano), Marlon Valverde (Tenor) and David Peña (Bass), begins the first 2020 season

Save the Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Thanks to all of you, we have been in business for 3 years. To celebrate, we have a free gift for you. Please drop by on Tuesday, January 21, and enter a drawing for a free Spa Treatment. This 2 hours of pampering worth $55 includes: • Sonotherapy

Welcome to a new year full of learning and sharing. We hope that this year we can create an even bigger language exchange community. Join us today at 6 PM at Casa del Estudiante. The English Language and Literature major at Universidad de Cuenca and it’s students are glad to invite you once again to

Save the Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Thanks to all of you, we have been in business for 3 years. To celebrate, we have a free gift for you. Please drop by on Tuesday, January 21, and enter a drawing for a free Spa Treatment. This 2 hours of pampering worth $55 includes: • Sonotherapy

Welcome to a new year full of learning and sharing. We hope that this year we can create an even bigger language exchange community. Join us today at 6 PM at Casa del Estudiante. The English Language and Literature major at Universidad de Cuenca and it’s students are glad to invite you once again to

I am a singer/songwriter currently recording new songs here in Cuenca. Three of my songs require children’s voices. The children don’t need to be professional singers, but they must be able to sing fairly well and take instruction. They will be singing children’s songs. During the recording session at a studio located on Gran Colombia

We personally fly to our secure office in Florida regularly and bring back your items to Cuenca for delivery to you anywhere in Ecuador. Go to our website and register as a customer https://usavalet.net/ then follow these 3 simple steps: 1 – Order the items you need and want online from your favorite retailer. Have

Looking for two apartments 10 minutes from El Centro. Need one 1 bedroom and one studio or two 1 bedroom apartments. Would like one apartment with washer/dryer connections. Would like for them to be modern or recently updated and unfurnished. Prefer the same building, but not required. Vanessa: dawumom@gmail.com 099 529 2381. Call after: 9

Under the Corporate Medical Plan between Red Global de Profesionales and Ecuasánitas, you can get the best prices and the best benefits of the market. Limit of age 65, National service, coverage 80% in medicines, Dental basic plan, 38 specialties, home medical service, coverage of preexistences, Diagnostic center, Clinical laboratories. Hospital Monte Sinaí, Hospital Santa

Do you have a son or daughter who needs to improve their English language skills? Are you a university student looking to have your thesis proofread? I am here to help you with your English. I have over 5-years experience here in Cuenca teaching students to read and write English and bring their skills to

I offer relaxing massage service giving relief in every part of your painful area such as back pain, muscles, legs, neck and others.  Affordable prices. Separate your appointment. Dora Quinche: vilaelizabeth3@gmail.com 099 987 9713. Call after: 7 AM. City: Cuenca

I am seeking anyone who is traveling to Cuenca from the US before Jan 29 and is willing to bring some clothing. I would need to order my items and ship to be delivered in Cuenca by Jan 29. Please contact me by email or phone. Thank you. Mary: spiritlifting@gmail.com 099 925 8138. Call after:

Hi all, Looking to share a private SUV ride from GYE to Cuenca this Saturday. I’ll be flying in this Saturday from FLL to Guayaquil and will be arriving at the GYE airport around 11:20 PM. I was told I could only hire a private car ride for $60 to go to Cuenca, since it’s

I am in need of screens for my apartment. Please let me know if you can recommend a professional. Thank you. Carol: equuscarol@hotmail.com . City: Cuenca

Do you need your house/apartment cleaned? I am a first-rate house cleaner. I will make your place shine from top to bottom. I put much love into my work and it shows. I am very conscientious, honest and completely trustworthy. You will be very pleased you hired me to do the job. I charge $15

Dear GringoPost readers, I am reaching out to you in the hopes that one of you would be so kind to donate a used refrigerator to a family who desperately needs one. I met the Venezuelan children in the park where I walk my dogs every day. If one of you could find it in

Looking for electrical meat grinder or KitchenAid with grinder attachment. Please respond at: dilara1965@gmail.com or phone 098 083 1157 Thank you, Dilara: dilara1965@gmail.com 098 083 1157. Call after: 9 AM. City: Cuenca

We need a woman for caring a delivery woman from this week to 2 months for 24/7. We will provide accommodation, food and giving salary also. Mainly recommend for baby bath. Sravan: sravankumarreddy7716@gmail.com 099 862 3514. Call after: 6 AM. City: Cuenca