Day: January 24, 2023

Tax on interest income?

I have a question for those of you who have obtained residency in Ecuador. Do you have to pay taxes on the interest income you made from those CDs? I am not talking about the 2% withholding if your CD is less than a year. I heard you pay taxes on income above $11,000? That includes wage, salary, commission, but does it include interest income? Do you have to file a tax return just like in US and Canada? Thanks in advance.

Shawn

Camping spots in Cuenca

Hey everyone,

Does anyone know of a countryside place in Cuenca or by the outskirts where we could go and camp? We’re a group of 4 friends who want to have some more contact with nature.

We’ll be gladly reading all of your recommendations. Thanks in advance folks!

Moniqua G

Do I need to bring my passport to the Galapagos?

Hi everyone. If I bring my Ecuadorian cedula with me when I visit the Galapagos, do I also have to bring my US passport? I really hate to risk losing it if it is not necessary.

Ellen

Accessible Art feeds 33 families!

Food kits for 33 have already been fully funded by this event. The Cuenca Soup Kitchen’s goal is to fund 102 families or about 510 people! You can help to make that happen.

The generosity of the nine artists in this show makes it possible for you to buy beautiful original art at competitive prices. When you take this art home, you change the world in three important ways:

* you make your world beautiful
* you support the art community
* you feed the hungry in our community

Visit idiomART (Mariscal Lamar 14-25) and find your treasure!

Show closes February 2.

Cuenca Soup Kitchen: info@cuencasoupkitchen.org .

City: Cuenca

You deserve an in-home spa day enjoying my 90-minute massage

Rejuvenation Home Massage of Cuenca understands the mental and physical challenges we face in our lives daily, today reducing stress promotes better health and well–being. Massage is a natural way to reduce these tensions and have a positive effect on other common health conditions:

Anxiety
Digestive problems
Headaches
Insomnia
Aches and pains
Sports injuries

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Double your donation for the dogs of Cuenca!

A generous and anonymous donor will match every donation received to purchase the land for FAAN’s (Familia Amor Animal Foundation) permanent dog shelter through March 15, 2023.

The $20,000 grant provides an opportunity for the animal welfare group to raise $40,000 so they can move the 140 dogs in our care to a safe sanctuary sooner rather than later.

This means $25 becomes $50, your gift of $100 will become $200 and a generous gift of $1,000 becomes $2,000.

FAAN is dedicated to creating a sustainable and community-based shelter and continuing with their mission to educate, spay/neuter and facilitate a community where all animals are respected and cared for by the collective community.

Join our Donor and Volunteer Team and learn about the project and our work at FAANEcuador.org.
Be a Matchmaker.

Rosemary Rein: info@faanecuador.org 096 920 9764. Call after: 9 AM.

City: Cuenca

Looking for 4 bedroom house for rent

Looking for 4 bedroom, unfurnished house for rent in Cuenca, $350 – $650. Must allow pets.

If possible, some yard space. Need internet access. At least 1 car parking spot.

Natasha: natasha.ugalde@gmail.com 098 965 0174. Call after: 11 AM

Recommendations for La Vilma Vega?

Been seeing some compelling ads for La Vilma Vega (Spanish teacher) in GringoPost and am intrigued to read some reflections of past and present students.

Sieg: onehaistct@gmail.com .

City: Cuenca

Dodow

“Designed for Insomniacs”, the Dodow is a sleep device that projects a low-level blue light to help you fall asleep naturally without any medications or side effects. Different timer settings, but usually works in less time than the 8-minute setting.
I have 2 new in boxes with batteries.

$30 each

Pamela Phoenix: 099 799 1642

City: Cuenca

The Hop Factory: beer delivery service

If you can’t get to us, we get to you. Enjoy the best craft beer from Cuenca wherever you want.

Deliveries, every Monday, Wednesday: from 3 to 6 PM and Thursdays from 8 AM to noon.

Our available beers are:
Bourbon Barrel (11.5%) $4
IPA (6%) $3
Stout (6%) $3
American Amber Ale (6%) $3
Pale Ale (5.5%) $3
Jamaican Shandy (4.5%) $3.
Maracuyá (passion fruit) (4.5%) $3.
Lemon (4.5%) $3.

Remember, you can also visit us at the brewery every Thursday and Friday from 3 to 8 PM.

Friday only: at The Hop Factory get 2 for $5 (bourbon barrel not included)

We are right off the new Ciclovía.
Calle del Himno Nacional and De la Bandera Nacional were on Google maps (The Hop Factory)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7H4k4mE96huDDfmj9

Luis: thehopfactory@yahoo.com 098 721 4499

City: Cuenca

Cuenca Consignments, store is open today

Are you planning a move, or downsizing? We can help you sell your furniture, appliances, household goods, without a yard sale and having people come to your house. We do the work and you will get the biggest share of the profit. If you are moving, we can send you the money. We’ve been doing this for more than 8 years in Cuenca. Call or message us or come in for details.

Our store has very nice, pre-owned items for you and your home. Items come in and out each day, so we are busy adding new items every day. There are always new items to see.

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Brand-new induction stove

Brand-new, never used, induction stove Indurama. 53.5 cm. x 41.5 cm.

$220.

Ideal for apartments.

Karl: neumannkf@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Almost-new furniture opportunity at a good price (read description)

* Living room set comprising a triple sofa, two individual armchairs, a coffee table and two blue ottomans.
* Dining set is for 8 people.
* Console custom design.
* Rest set includes a sofa with cushions and a vertical bureau.
* Fireplace furniture.
* Two-seater bedroom set, includes bed and nightstands, are custom designed.
* Set of two and a half seats includes bed and nightstands.

Note:
* Decorative items are sold separately.
* Carpets are sold.
* For information send an internal message or 099 568 3398

Condition 10/10.

Carlos Ordonez: felipe.carlos.10@hotmail.com 099 568 3398

City: Cuenca

Sexy SCOBYs

There are dozens of reasons why you should drink Kombucha for healing. Loaded with prebiotic and probiotic enzymes for a healthy gut flora, a little bit goes a long way. Don’t pay top price for bottled juice Kombucha when you can have your own SCOBYs.

I have 3, free to good homes only.

Pamela Phoenix: 099 799 1642

City: Cuenca

Steal of a Deal on Dining Room Set!

Very pretty dining room glass-top table and 4 wicker cushioned chairs.
Purchased at Antique House on Fray Vicente Solano. Excellent craftsmanship!

Purchase price $1000
Sacrifice sale price only $300!

Email me today to schedule an appointment! Close to the Pizza Hut in the Remigio Crespo area.

Debra Lynn: redtagmovingsales@gmail.com

City: Cuenca

Prepare to feel energized

With a pour-over from CosasPrep, you can brew the perfect cup of coffee every time. Best of all – just rinse out the pour over and your cleaning is done! Pour-overs now on sale for only $9.99. Your choice of red or black.

Pour-overs, #2 brown coffee filters, and ground, organic dark roast coffee are all available at CosasPrep. In fact, when you buy them as a package, you get a package of 40 unbleached filters and you also get a mug and a coffee scoop for a combo price of only $20. Coffee is offered from Sweet and Light. ($6 per pound when sold separately.) Our coffee is vacuum sealed for longer-term storage than standard packaging.

Visit our easy-to-find store just 5 blocks West of Parque Calderon. Simón Bolívr 13-49 y Estévez de Toral.

P.S. Don’t forget…It’s Mega Yapa month. The more you buy, the better the Yapas – including a $10 gift certificate to Kolo when spending $50.

Kent Mills: info@cosasprep.com

City: Cuenca

Singles, doubles, triples, recliners for sale

At JD’s Muebles, your comfort is our priority. We believe that everyone should have the freedom to be able to relax in complete comfort independently in their home. It’s why we proudly supply only the highest quality Rise and Recline Chairs

Here at JD’s Muebles, our recliner chairs are highly customizable. Allowing you to choose size, chair fabrics, chair motors, and your choice of accessories. This means that your chair can be made in a way that suits both your comfort and budget.

“We take great pride in what we do and we are extremely proud of our ‘Excellent’ quality and comfort.”

JD’s Muebles
21-111 Gran Colombia y Unidad Nacional

Monday thru Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM
Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM

Klever: kleverprado@hotmail.com 098 706 9136

City: Cuenca

Proform carbon el elliptical

Technical specifications:

High contrast 5” screen that indicates the pace of your exercise
iFit-ready Bluetooth connection
18 training programs installed
18 level digital resistance
15 pound flywheel
19″/ 48 cm adjustable stride distance you can straighten your leg for one step
5-position manual incline adjustment (0-20%) to burn more calories
Silent Magnetic Resistance (SMR)
commercial grade construction
Mounted wheels to move the machine easily
Two 2″ iPod compatible speakers
Heart rate sensor for hands
Wide cushioned pedals
Maximum user weight 300 pounds

JD’s Muebles
21-111 Gran Colombia y Unidad Nacional

Monday thru Friday from 10 AM to 6 PM
Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM

Klever: kleverprado@hotmail.com 098 706 9136

City: Cuenca

Breath Workshop – for a fuller life

Time again for this popular workshop! You don’t need to be a Qigong or Yoga enthusiast to benefit from this one…

You might ask, “Why would I need a Breath Workshop, I’ve been breathing my whole life?”

Then watch your breath now, as you read this. Are you breathing only in your chest? Is your breath shallow?

If yes, then you are not breathing to your full potential and you’re depriving your body of vital oxygen …

10% discount to the 3 first who sign up!
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Dao Yoga – beginners to Intermediate

You deserve to feel good in your own body, on all levels. Reconnect and recharge with yourself.

First class for no cost. Reservation needed.

2-3 PM every Tuesday and Thursday. Just a few blocks from Parque San Sebastian. $40/month

Try a down to earth, practical and personalized yoga practice.

If you have the desire to develop and grow your Physical, Spiritual, Mental and Emotional body you will have my full support. I cannot take the steps for you, but I can promise you, that as long as you have the right attitude nothing is impossible.

You can achieve the physical strength that you are seeking.
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Tour guide

Party Ecuador: We provide location transportation and entertainment options for people that want to experience the wild side of the nightlife of the city of Guayaquil follow our links to see the experience of our satisfied customers.

356 days of the year, Guayaquil

+1 530 702 9733
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Mr. Lipman

partyecuador1@gmail.com

Lomas de Urdesa

Mr Lipman

+1 530 702 9733

Come work with us!

If you´re looking for a great place to work… Impaqto is the place for you!

Good prices, great space, perfect location, fresh coffee, a fast internet.

If you are looking for a work space, please contact us. We speak English, you can schedule a tour with us and find the best deal for your budget and schedule.

Av. 12 de Abril y Francisco Talbot – corner

Carlos Loor

(07) 410 3982

Visa facilitator – Isabel Mosquera

If you are filing for a temporary/permanent visa, I offer a 100% money back guarantee. That’s right. If I don’t get you your visa, you pay nothing. My name is Isabel Mosquera. I am an Ecuadorian, who studied and lived in Canada for many years. I have been a visa facilitator for over 9 years and have assisted hundreds of Expats in obtaining their visas, temporary and permanent, cedulas, translations, health insurance, housing and much more.

These services are available as one fee package or individually. I own a car, so transportation is always included at no extra charge. I have always gotten my clients their visas, even under the most difficult of circumstances, such as unreadable fingerprints for FBI reports.

Have you moved to Ecuador without the required documents? Don’t worry, I can help. I offer free consultations, either by telephone, email or in person. I am at the Immigration office on a very regular basis, so I am knowledgeable about all recent changes in the law, and I am happy to share my knowledge with you.

I will be happy to provide you with references.

I look forward to serving you.

P.S: Please note that my previous email isabelmmosquera@hotmail.com has been hacked, therefore please contact me to my new email below:

isabel4300mosquera@gmail.com

Cuenca, Ecuador

Isabel Mosquera
isabel4300mosquera@gmail.com
+593 99 960 3663

Interactive Spanish classes

My name is Estefania, and I can help you with Spanish classes or to improve your Spanish.

I am a guide of tourism and was English teacher in CEDEI school. I have lots of patience and I enjoy sharing my knowledge of Ecuadorian culture and the Spanish language.

Please feel free to contact me for more information. I would like helping you achieve your goals. Our classes will be very interesting and interactive with topics that you need for your daily life.

The more important for me, is that you learn without pressure and at your own pace for a better understanding.

Avenida Solano

Estefania

099 412 4589

Interactive Spanish classes

My name is Estefania, and I can help you with Spanish classes or to improve your Spanish.

I am a guide of tourism and was English teacher in CEDEI school. I have lots of patience and I enjoy sharing my knowledge of Ecuadorian culture and the Spanish language.

Please feel free to contact me for more information. I would like helping you achieve your goals. Our classes will be very interesting and interactive with topics that you need for your daily life.

The more important for me, is that you learn without pressure and at your own pace for a better understanding.

Avenida Solano

Estefania

099 412 4589

Puppy foster parent

Will pay for housing and food for puppy fostering for our 6-month-old puppy poodle mix. He is current on all vaccinations, and has been sterilized. He is super cute and smart but has lots of energy so a quinta or house with a yard would be ideal. We are traveling back to US and will be back in a month or so and do not want to give him up as he has been with us since he was 3 weeks old and my son has bonded with him.

Please call for details and pictures. Any suggestions are highly appreciated. Thank you Expat community!

Cuenca

Pamela Phoenix

099 799 1642

Pet sitting

If you need a pet sitter that can care for your pet just as much as you, look no further! I would like to offer my assistance looking after your furry friends while you are away. I adore animals of all kinds, from dogs to cats, rabbits and birds. I’m very responsible and will make sure all their needs are met, including when they require meds or special attention. While you are traveling, I can also send pictures of your pet so you can be updated at all times. If you are interested, here is all my contact information to meet up and discuss the details!

Ricaurte

Estefania Canino
estefaniacanino040601@gmail.com
096 323 5639

Does your child need help with reading, writing, or math?

I taught for 25 years in the USA. I will tutor or teach any age student. I hold current teaching certificates in English, science, and social studies and a master’s degree in educational research and psychology, as well as degrees in criminal justice and psychology. I am fully vaccinated and will work with you in person or online. I can address whatever skills or content you need. I can teach your student to read and write in English. I have experience with young children to graduate students.

My teaching fee is negotiable depending upon the task.

I taught for 25 years in the USA, at both elementary and secondary levels. I will teach any age student and have taught hundreds of students to read, write, and master math.

I hold teaching certificates in English, science, and social studies and a master’s degree in Educational Research and Psychology, as well as degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology.

I am fully vaccinated and will work with you in-person or online.

Cuenca

Maureen
maureenseals@gmail.com

WhatsApp 593 96 711 7397

Massage Therapy – relax, heal and rejuvenate- 90 minutes session

Massage is generally considered part of integrative medicine. It’s increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations.

Massage benefits can include the following:

• Reducing stress and increasing relaxation
• Reducing pain and muscle soreness, and tension
• Improving circulation, energy and alertness
• Lowering heart rate and blood pressure
• Improving immune function

Massage may also be helpful for:

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Myers’ Cocktail IV a powerful combination of vitamins!

Myers’ Cocktail IV is a powerful combination of vitamins, nutrients, antioxidants, and fluids; this well-known IV drip will leave you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. In addition, the Myers’ Cocktail is touted as an effective therapy to maintain wellness and alleviate the symptoms of acute or chronic illnesses and diseases.

The cocktail can increase the blood concentration of several essential vitamins and minerals much more significantly than can be achieved by taking those supplements orally.

Ingredients:
• IV fluid: Administered straight into your bloodstream, the IV fluid will help you stay hydrated, energized, and healthy.
• Vitamin B complex: Vitamin B supplements can help improve stress levels, mental health, and cognition by aiding your body in converting food into energy.

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Have you heard of a dental vacation? Check out our website

Do you need dental work?

Have you ever thought of the idea of enjoying a vacation and getting to see a beautiful foreign city like Cuenca, while getting any dental treatment that you may need, at really good and affordable prices?

At Dr. Daniela Ordoñez’s dental office we offer you this opportunity.

Check out our website http://www.drdanielaordonez.com and the packages we offer, if you have questions just email or WhatsApp us!

Acropolis Building, off 108, 1st floor, Jose Peralta and Av. 12 de Abril

Daniela
dra.danielaoi@gamil.com
099 166 6605
http://www.drdanielaordonez.com

“Real Deal” BBQ at Pájaro y Bestia

We feature pork ribs that are cooked, from beginning to end, in a carbon fired smoker. The process takes approximately 5 hours – 1 hour to prep and 4 hours to cook. We are Real Deal BBQ. The pork shoulders and pork belly that we cook for sandwiches also are fully cooked on smokers, and the cooking time will typically exceed 12 hours.

What a concept – a BBQ joint that actually cooks BBQ. Pressure cookers and crock pots are for beans, not for BBQ.

We price our ribs by the pound, but we sell them in quarter pound increments. So, for only $2.75, you can come dip a toe in the water and discover why we say that we are the “Real Deal.” But to borrow a phrase from someone else’s ad campaign – I bet you can’t eat just one.

Please come by this week and try one rib. After tasting it, then you can vote in the “Best of GringoPost” and honestly say that this is the Best BBQ in the city. The Real Deal.

Sé la bestia!!!

Gran Colombia 13-100 y Estévez de Toral

Leroy

098 321 8273 WhatsApp to reserve food

FixITCuenca

For all your IT needs. Certified IT Professional with 8+ years of business and personal troubleshooting experience. Responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing hardware and software components of Mac, Linux, and Windows computers. Software troubleshooting and assistance, as well as consulting if you are looking to set up a network in your chosen location.

Multiple referrals and great reviews!
Email to connect or message on Facebook.

Cuenca, Ecuador

Cody
fixitcuenca@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/fixitcuenca

Brazil nuts

Dear Friends of Gramm Bulkshop, we share with you some reasons to eat Brazil nuts:

1. Selenium which contributes to your antioxidant activity and enhances antioxidant to your immunity system.

2. Magnesium which is essential for your DNA and turns fats and carbs into cellular energy

3. Phosphorus for energy and maintaining the chemical balance of your body

4. Thiamin (B1) contributes to the creation of your DNA is essential for your energy.

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Storytelling Open Mic tonight!

Join us for another Storytelling Open Mic where you can come and listen to stories told by a variety of people. If you decide you’d like to tell a story too, just write your name on the list!

Tuesday, Jan. 24
6 PM
$5 at the door
*no reservations needed

“Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world.” – Robert McKee

Mariscal Lamar 14-25 y Estevez de Toral

Sarah HB
idiomartcuenca@gmail.com

Acrylic Painting master class

Learn the basic of composition, sketching, mixing colors and painting with acrylic from Master painter, Alberto Soriano. Alberto has been painting for over 40 years and his ability to express himself on the canvas are second to none. He is a renowned South American artist and he has had numerous exhibitions in various countries.

This class consists of 8, 3-hour classes, totaling 24 hours of hands-on training, which is only $10 an hour to learn from a master. What a deal!

Tuesdays and Thursdays
Feb. 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and Mar. 2
2 – 5 PM

$240
*all materials included
To register: idiomartcuenca@gmail.com

Mariscal Lamar 14-25 y Estevez de Toral

Sarah HB

ACT’s Musical Review Fundraiser – reserve now for Sat and Sun only

Broadway, the Beatles, Pop, Folk and Americana grace the stage at Azuay Community Theater This Coming Weekend!

Known for her lovely voice and graceful styling, Deb Davis kicks off this musical afternoon performing works by Neil Young, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Seals and Croft and more.

Cindy Benson, a veteran of Cat’s both on Broadway and in the national touring company, follows with the inimitable voice and stage presence that has made her a Cuenca favorite.

Next up, the multi-talented Glenn David Gano, fresh off his role as George Bailey in ACT’s production of “It’s A Wonderful Life”, and a key player in the harmonious quartet Northern Roots, brings his great guitar pickin’ to a solo performance of some of his favorite, and often lesser known, songs.

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Cat scratchers, Jesus

Greetings, I appreciate your vote for the best scratching post for cats! Good day, a pleasure to manufacture cat scratching posts for the community.

Constructed entirely of good wood, strong and stable solids, with strong sisal and high-quality carpet fabric. I have different designs and models. Your cat will like it very much.

Benefits of the cat scratcher:

– To keep your nails healthy and strong. Cats are territorial animals that like to mark their scent.
– To stabilize activity and avoid health problems
– To play and release stress
– To create your refuge
– To entertain you and vent your curious instinct.


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Deliveries inside and outside the city of Cuenca.

Cuenca Azuay

Jesus
catsservicescuenca@gmail.com

Moisturizing/ soothing facial

The weather is taking toll on your skin? This wonderful facial includes diamond tip microdermabrasion, organic scrub, ultrasound therapy, deep moisturizing mask, and a facial lymph draining massage with CPTG essential oils for only $30.

Vegan friendly, 100% natural products. Also, other aesthetic therapies available at Dr. Laura Leon (aka Rosy) Aesthetic medicine consultation.

Av. 12 De Abril 5-14 and Guayas Street, next to Fratello Vegan restaurant

Laura Leon
rosyleonm@gmail.com
098 739 5278
WhatsApp: 098 739 5278

Angel Panchez, driver facilitator and tour guide

For more than 13 years I have been offering my services as a driver, tour guide, transportation, drop off and pick up passengers to and from the airports in Guayaquil and Quito, tourism inside and outside the city. Driver for purchases of supplies, furniture, appliances, opening of bank accounts, medical appointments, lawyers, services of electrical installations and machinery, carpentry, plumbing, construction.

These are the places of transportation service that we offer: Gualaceo, Chordeleg, Sigsig, San Bartolomé, Giron waterfall of El Chorro, Yunguilla Valley, Cajas National Park, Guayaquil, Quito, Mindo, Otavalo, Cotacachi, Salinas, Manta, Olon, Puerto López, Montañita, Baños de Agua Santa, Puyo , Misahualli, Tena, Gualaquiza, Naranjal chocolate tour and many other beautiful places in our country.

You can contact by my cell number, WhatsApp or messenger.

Cuenca

Angel Panchez
anhelp.68@gmail.com
593 98 589 9643

Cafe Del Río

Do you want to have a good weekend? Café Del Río, invites you away from the noise and pollution. With a good atmosphere, two minutes from Cuenca tennis and golf club through the Yanuncay tourist biocorridor, you can enjoy a delicious coffee, hot chocolate with humitas, tamales, meat empanadas and cheese, desserts such as carrot cake, fig cake, cheese cake or a coffee with homemade bread with cream from Grandma’s hacienda, a blackberry shake, strawberry shake, juices, and beers.

We are open Friday from 3 to 8 PM, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 AM to 8 PM.

Contact us by phone or directly to WhatsApp for deliveries or reservations. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and google maps as Café Del Río.

Note: we provide transportation service.

From Cuenca Country Club up to biocorredor Yanuncay two minutes. You will see the sign.

Angel Panchez
anhelp.68@gmail.com
593 98 589 9643

Private Spanish lessons

Personalized, private, face-to-face Spanish lessons in the city of Cuenca. Native speaker, with a degree in foreign languages. I speak English fluently, and also German.

Avenida Viracochabamba y Princesa Toa

Juan Rodriguez
tazito39@hotmail.com

Offering Spanish Classes for beginners in small group

How can adults really learn Spanish? Are you ever too old to learn a new language? Well, the good news is that experts say you are never too old. Studies show that anyone at any age can learn a new language.

If that’s the case for you, immerse yourself in a new concept of learning Spanish quickly and efficiently. Learn Spanish with a qualified and experienced teacher. You will cover basic topics, useful for everyday conversation, including talking about yourself, making hotel or dinner reservations, take taxis, etc. You will be introduced to various language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing skills with group exercises and weekly homework).

If you are planning to relocate to Cuenca, either temporarily or for good, learning Spanish is a must in order to get the most out of your experience. The real world – full of Cuencanos – is right outside your door and by speaking just a bit more of Spanish you will quickly find life is so much more exciting.

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Triangle of Sadness – an award winning dark comedy

La Guarida projects on the big-screen:

Triangle of Sadness
a film by Ruben Östlund
in English with Spanish subtitles
with incredible performances by
Woody Harrelson and Harris Dickinson.

Tuesday, January 24th at 6:45 PM.
Doors open at 5 PM.
Reservations with dinner requests are required.
Tel. 099 806 8071.

Info:
Celebrity model couple, Carl (Harris Dickinson) and Yaya (Charlbi Dean), are invited on a luxury cruise for the uber-rich, helmed by an unhinged boat captain (Woody Harrelson). What first appeared instagrammable ends catastrophically, leaving the survivors stranded on a desert island and fighting for survival.

We are located at Mariscal Lamar and Luis Pauta.

Mariscal Lamar 22-23 y Luis Pauta

Andres
underalias@gmail.com
099 806 8071

Vivero in Cuenca – Plant nursing, care and gardening services

Hello to all GringoPost readers, My name is Mateo and I’m here to invite you to our family business services of professional care and maintenance of plants and gardens. Our tasks include: watering, fertilizing, pruning, and pest control to help keep plants healthy and looking their best. Also includes design and installation of new gardens, as well as ongoing maintenance of existing gardens. We give advice on selecting the right plants for a particular space, and can help with design and arrangement of plants and gardens. We have many plants for sale for decorating and medicinal plants.

You can contact us at: viverocuenca@gmail.com

All work is guaranteed!

Mateo

Recommendation for Sandra Avilés, Spanish and Italian teacher

I am reposting this recommendation as I have some additional important information.

I want to again highly recommend my Spanish teacher, Sandra Avilés, to other expats learning either Spanish or Italian – she teaches both languages. She can work in person or remotely by Zoom. She can come to your house.
Sandra is very bright, competent, detail-oriented, fun, and friendly. She has a bachelor´s degree in teaching Italian, which she earned in Italy and which I think is very relevant for her ability to teach Spanish clearly. Sandra is currently in a program at Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja for teaching foreign languages in general. She speaks good English.

Sandra believes, as do I, in the importance of immediate corrections by the teacher; that is, I like that she interrupts my speech to correct my mistakes, rather than us just having a nice conversation.

Address: Email her at elisecretaria@msn.com or call or WhatsApp her at 095 871 7468.

Recommended by Jeff Van Pelt: jnvanpelt@gmail.com

Recommendation for Santorinos, restaurant

For the past 7 years, I have eaten lunch here each week with my ladies card group. We have followed them through several location changes. You would think that by now we would be tired of their food. But really, just the opposite. While they are known for their pizza, they have Italian pasta dishes and meat and vegetable dishes too. Their vegetables are the best in town; fresh, steamed and cooked perfectly.

We commented recently that for the quality of food they serve, they should be much busier. So, I wanted to share our experience and suggest you give them a try.

Address: Calle Imbabura 4-28 y Av Remigio Crespo

Contact information: 097 998 1179

Recommended by Deb Davis: debadavis59@gmail.com

Recommendation for Don Camaron, restaurant

I learned about this place from friends and I have been back several times. This neighborhood spot has 2 businesses: a restaurant and selling flash-frozen seafood.

The restaurant serves seafood dishes that are tasty at a good price. I have purchased their frozen shrimp to make shrimp cocktail and they were great. They have a huge assortment of frozen fish, shrimp, crab and lobsters.

Family run business, nice people.

Address: Ave Alfonso Moreno Mora 1-129 y Ave Solano

Contact information: 099 695 5626

Recommended by John Barr: jebarr51@gmail.com

Recommendation for Jesus Manuel, furniture repair

We highly recommend Jesus Manuel for furniture repair and custom builds. He did an excellent job repairing our wooden and upholstered furniture this weekend with prompt, efficient work and a very considerate and polite manner. Thank you Jesus, great job! He reached me very quickly after I placed an ad here in GringoPost.

Address: Cuenca

Contact information: 096 273 9781

Recommended by Coral Johnson: johnsoncoral@gmail.com

Recommendation for Colibre adventures, hiking guide

It’s was a wonderful experience hiking with these guys. They totally know everything about these trails and supply everything as well. Just go and have a great time!

Address: Cuenca

Contact information: colibre.adventures@gmail.com

Recommended by Noa S: 123hayat@gmail.com

Muak Café bakery and pastries

Greetings,

We’re glad and pleased to invite you to Muak Café Bakery and Pastries to taste and enjoy our new delights.

We are open early every day offering you…
Breakfast: Homemade bread, toast, eggs, omelets, pancakes, sandwiches (Chicken, Cuban, Pork). Salty or sweet pastry puffs (chicken, meat, cheese or blackberry, manjar or chocolate). Chilean Empanadas (Chicken or Meat). Also, we serve some local food such as Bolon, Tigrillo, Motes.

Besides, we offer brunch, lunch and coffee break.
Lasaña (meat and vegetarian) full dishes: soup, meals, drinks and desserts. Our variety of products is very wide. Pizza Cones, Yucca Bread with Yoghurt, Meat and Vegetarian burgers.

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Laredos now open at noon!

We are now open from noon – 10 PM, Tuesday through Saturday.
Don’t miss out on our specials for the week!

Tuesday: tacos al pastor for $1 until it runs out (and it does)
Wednesday: 2 burritos for $10 all day
Thursday: 2 margaritas for $8 until 7 PM
Friday: micheladas 3 for $7.50 all day

Tuesday – Saturday noon – 10 PM,

1-77 Plaza Otorongo

Chris Beardman: 093 917 3689

Gran Roca Wednesday, farm-to-table market and lunch at Los Balcones

Special notice: We invite you to join us at our Valentine’s Day to remember event with an amazing menu and live music from Broadway musical shows. For more info, email us at info@granroca.net.

We invite you to come to our weekly Gran Roca Wednesday farm-to-table market and have a one-of-a-kind fresh, healthy and delicious lunch from noon – 2 PM at the beautiful Hotel Los Balcones on Presidente Borrero 12-08 y Sangurima, (Only 4 blocks from Parque Calderon), where you can pick up our fresh, healthy and delicious products; all produced on our sustainable permaculture farm in the Yunguilla Valley, about an hour southwest of Cuenca. You’ll find our harvested-in-the-morning fresh vegetables and herbs, milk products, eggs, chicken, turkey, beef, pork and smoked products.

We’ll also be bringing our healthy, nutrient-dense products from our gluten free commercial kitchen including the best ever Greek plain and out-of-this-world flavored yogurts, (We expect to be making more flavors in the near future), our nutrient dense granola with pumpkin seeds and cranberries, veggie burgers, homemade tahini, world class hummus, fresh salsa, GF chocolate chip cookies, GF ginger cookies, GF pumpkin spice muffins, our exclusive Grain-free, Milk Free Chewy Brownies, and healthy, delicious salad dressings.

This week our Gran Roca farm-to-table lunch features our very popular Garden Vegetable Soup, Garden Vegetable Salad and our most popular dish, our exclusive Sweet Potato Pancakes with our delicious homemade syrup. We’ll also be bringing our unique Tamarind Spice Juice that we introduced to rave reviews along with our old favorite, Holiday Hot Chocolate, (Your choice!). So, come on over and check out the freshest-food-market in Cuenca and stay for a fresh, healthy and delicious Lunch. We’re happy to chat with you and answer your questions.

Please email us if you are looking for specific items you wish to reserve to take home with you. If you receive our Weekly Newsletter, you can enter your order into our online store and request to pick it up on Wednesday at Los Balcones.

Buy direct from a farm that knows what real fresh, healthy, delicious food is. English and Spanish spoken.

Interested in home delivery in Cuenca or pick-up in the Centro Historico? Send us an email and we’ll add you to our Weekly Newsletter List that provides information and access to our online store.

Wednesday, January 25, noon – 2 PM

Hotel Los Balcones, Presidente Borrero 12-08 y Sangurima, 4 blocks from Parque Calderon

Rob Gray: info@granroca.net

Texas-style Chicken Fried Steak at Joes’ Secret Garden

*‘Down Home’ Southern Chicken Fried Steak dinner.
Lightly breaded tender beef with just a ‘soft’ spice kick.
Fried golden … lightly bathed in a roasted pepper gravy and like Southern comfort, if cooked just right, it tastes sooo good. This fried steak is an American dish that is often considered the best comfort food south of the Kentucky border.
Or
Herb, Rosemary and Garlic Oven Roasted Chicken –

Dinner includes:

*Creamy Mashed Potatoes
*Fire Roasted Pepper Gravy
*Fried Cabbage with Smokey Bacon
*Corn Bread Muffins with Cracklin’s

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Mother & Son’s soups, organic bone broth and casseroles!

Our menu this week
Your favorite dish not in the menu? No problem! Let us know what pleases your palate, and we will do our best to prepare it for you.

Notify us for any allergies, diet restrictions or specifications.

Your orders are prepared fresh on the day of the delivery.
Please give us a day’s notice to shop and prepare your order.

Free delivery within the city for orders $30 or more.
WhatsApp 096 322 3377

Organic Bone Broth $7
750 ml glass jar

Soups
Available in 750 ml glass jar
$5 Vegetarian
$6 with chicken or fish (Albacore)

Red Lentil Soup
Sopa Azteca
Summer Vegetable Soup
White Bean & Kales Soup
Pureed Vegetable Soups

750 ml glass jar

Vegan $5
With Cream $6

Curried Pumpkin Soup w/ Coconut Milk
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Split Pea Soup
Carrot Soup
Leek and Potato Soup
Spinach & Broccoli Soup

Side Dishes

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Double D’s: There’s still time to order, but not much

When you see tomatillos, grab them! That’s exactly what we did. They’ll be the star of this menu’s casserole: Chicken, seasoned rice, black beans, and corn combined with our homemade rotel and layered with corn tortillas. Our zesty and tangy roasted tomatillo sauce finishes it off. The salad is the perfect accompaniment. Shredded cabbage, black beans, corn, bell pepper, and pickled red onion are tossed in a creamy dressing. For the dessert, chocolate and dulce de leche are sandwiched between layers of oatmeal crust.

Stacked Chicken Enchiladas with Roasted Tomatillo Sauce: $25 (6-8 servings); $19 (4-5 servings)
Southwest Salad: $8/lb (2-3 servings)
Carmelitas: $3 each

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Cuenca Salmon, new product – Smoked Polish Kielbasa

Just in time for the NFL Championship Games

* Authentic Polish Smoked Kielbasa Sausages
* Authentic German Bratwurst
* New Orleans Smoked Andouille Sausages
* Cuenca’s best Pork Chops are on sale

Shop 24/7 on our website. http://www.cuencasalmon.com

Tuesday Jan. 24th,

Los Alamos 3-66

Lenny Charnoff: info@cuencasalmon.com 099 122 1238

Zarza Brewing: $0.50 wings and NBA basketball Tuesdays

Don’t miss wing night at Zarza, every Tuesday. Choose from any of our 6 homemade sauces to delight your palate (minimum purchase 5 wings and any beverage).

We have all your favorite NBA games and will play yours on a first come basis.

Food for thought:
If a person is both a left wing and a right wing in politics, where exactly do they stand? With chickens. They stand with chickens.

Every Tuesday,

Remigio Tamariz between Alfonso Borrero and Lorenzo Piedra (link below)

Julio: WhatsApp: +52 553 348 9681
https://tinyurl.com/2p99s3nf

Where’s the beef?

It’s at Don Colon’s Restaurant on Saturday night.

Saturday Dinner Specials

Filet Mignon
or
Fettuccine Alfredo with Shrimp or Chicken

Both include:

Onion soup
Baked Potato
A glass of wine

Only $12.95
Reservations please

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Household sale, Saturday, January 28

Great low prices, some women’s clothing is brand new, never worn.
DVDs films and music… many nice plants, books and more.

Send me your email address and I can send you photos.
Coffee and pastries free.

Saturday, January 28 10 AM – 4 PM

Tomás Ordoñez 3 -27 y Alfonso Jerves

Sue: sueb4bs@yahoo.com 096 841 9412 WhatsApp

City: Cuenca

Gran Feria Sabatino’s is Saturday, February 4

What awaits you at the next Gran Feria Sabatino’s? Trustworthy vendors with high-quality products and delicious lunch specials as with each and every first Saturday of the month. There are a few new vendors as well as your favorites so make your shopping list and come hungry.

Here’s the lineup for February 4:

Antojitos Mexican Food
ArtePar
Artesana Breads by Rosemary
Azuay Community Theater
Blue Biker Blueberries
Coco’s Green Gluten Free Products
Double D’s Delights
Gratzi Chocolate Fino
Huertos Jesmer Encurtidos

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Common Grounds, weekly entertainment

Common Grounds offers a wide variety of entertainment and specials ranging from Live Bands on Weekends and much more!

Fun Trivia” every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 PM hosted by Debra L
Bilingual Gringo Bingo every Wednesday 12:30 – 3:30 PM hosted by Marty D.
Thursday $2 tacos and 2×1 margaritas all day.
Friday Night Fun karaoke 7:30 PM hosted by Jhonson and Mariane
Saturday Night Live music: This Saturday, Jan, 28th “Too Far South Band” 7 PM $6 cover
Also now, every Saturday at 10:30 – 11 PM if you like to party late, please stay with us for our After Party show with a second band or DJ

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