Experience the wonders of the Galapagos Islands aboard the Grand Daphne, a 5-day cruise designed for travelers who value comfort, nature, and unforgettable moments.

Wake up each day on a different island, surrounded by extraordinary wildlife and pristine landscapes, while everything is seamlessly arranged for you.

Regular price per person: $3207
Special offer per person: $1496!!!!!

Cruise includes:
All meals on board
Snacks after every activity
Daily guided excursions with a certified naturalist guide
Snorkeling equipment included
Carefully curated activities: walks, wildlife observation, and snorkeling

Experience highlights:
Visit iconic Galapagos islands
Encounter giant tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lions, and unique bird species
Small-group excursions in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere
A perfect balance of adventure and comfort

Not included:
Wetsuit
Wi-Fi
Galapagos National Park entrance fee – $200
Transit Control Card – $20

Last spaces available for this special departure.

Contact us today to secure your cabin and take advantage of this special price.

Gabriela, gabriela.cadena@intrepidtravel.com +593 98 611 5378

Address: General Leonidas Plaza Gutierrez, Mariscal Sucre, Quito, Ecuador
City: Quito

A note to thank you for once again nominating Fundacion FAAN for the Best of GringoPost Awards.

These nominations belong to our extraordinary volunteers, including our President, José Gomez, who for 12 years has driven up the mountain every day—rain, shine, or holiday—to care for the more than 120 rescued and abandoned animals in our care. Totally as a volunteer. Volunteer Power is the Heart of our Foundation, and we invite you to join us!

Our volunteers work daily in rescue, prevention, education, adoption, and advocacy, and this work continues as we move forward to build a new, modern Superdogs Sanctuary rooted in compassion and dignity.

Special thanks this year to the Gala FAAN-TASTICA, Old Hollywood Volunteer Team, who worked for months and raised more than $31,000 in one glamorous, community night to jump-start our capital campaign for the construction of our new and modern sanctuary, and to our Amigos Secreto Team, who partnered with La Rapida in the collection of food, medicine, and supplies for the ongoing care of our very special dogs.

Thank you Gringo Post Friends, for believing in FAAN and in a kinder future for animals in Cuenca. Our dogs kind of think of these nominations as their Oscars, so they are pretty excited. If you would like to meet our Superdogs, the Foundation is planning a Minga at the current sanctuary on Saturday, January 31st (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) and invites you to meet our incredible pups firsthand. This is a must-attend event if you are considering the adoption of a new best friend. Details will be posted, but drop us a note to get on the list for the bus trip to Tarqui.

FAANEcuador.org
SuperdogsSanctuary.org
info@FAANEcuador.org

Rosemary Rein, info@FAANEcuador.org

Address: Tarqui — Temporary Sanctuary, Tarqui, Ecuador

City: Cuenca

Imagine living just one block from the Yanuncay River?

Yes, living surrounded by nature is possible. Now you can go for walks along the paths on the banks of the Yanuncay while listening to its flowing waters, exercise under the fresh air of the trees, and feel nature while living close to restaurants, the River Mall, the Don Bosco Supermaxi, etc.

Within the La Glorieta Condominium, a family-friendly building that never has apartments available, we are selling a beautiful ground-floor apartment due to travel. It features:

• kitchen,
• laundry room,
• living room,
• dining room,
• a master bedroom with ensuite bathroom,
• social bathroom,
• an additional bedroom,
• patio, underground parking, storage unit, 24-hour security, a meeting room, and common areas.

Schedule your appointment today and don’t miss this opportunity.

• Price: $108,000
• Address: Carlos Quinto, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador

Please mention GringoPost when inquiring about this property. Property ID: RE-582351

I am the Property manager, Karina:

Email: expatcommunityec@gmail.com

Phone or WhatsApp: +593 99 597 2724

City: Cuenca

Don’t miss seeing the great guitarist Randy Johnston next week at Bistro Yaku! He’ll be accompanied by the Volcano Band: Su Terry with Joseph Wazhima and Pedro Ortiz. They’ll be doing lots of vocals, Blues, Jazz, Pop, fun stuff. Michael Scroggins will sit in, plus SURPRISE GUESTS! Make your reservations before it sells out. A special afternoon show will be next Thursday the 15th at 4:00 PM, with an evening show taking place on Friday the 16th at 8:00 PM. Reservations: +593 98 748 6890 or email: bistroyaku@gmail.com For guitarists, Randy will do a workshop on Saturday 1/17 from 10-12 at the Escuela de Batería. Contact Pedro Ortiz (+593 98 779 7945) to sign up for the workshop ($20). Workshop attendees will receive a discount on the show!

• Cost: $15 per person

Qi Note Productions: https://www.facebook.com/BistroYaku

Address: Hostal Yakumama, 5-66, Luis Cordero, Casa de la Cultura, Municipio, El Sagrario

City: Cuenca

If you’re living in Ecuador or visiting the Azuay region and looking for a meaningful, local experience, Mipa is a hidden gem worth discovering.

Located in Gualaceo (50 mins from Cuenca), Mipa is a cultural and community-focused space designed to welcome both locals and the international community with a full Ecuadorian experience.

What You’ll Find at Mipa:

Six Interactive Museum Rooms at $2.50 per person or choose a package with activities.

Mipa features six interactive museum rooms, where visitors of all ages can engage with culture, history, creativity, and local identity in a hands-on and enjoyable way. The experience is designed to be dynamic as you learn and experience the process and history of Ecuadorian traditional fireworks.

One of the highlights of Mipa is our lookout point, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

The best time to visit is around 5 PM, when you can enjoy a beautiful sunset — but if you come at another time of day, that’s perfectly fine too. Every visit offers something special.

Flexible Tourist Packages

There are tourist packages that visitors can choose from, or you can create your own experience based on:

Your budget
The amount of time you have
Your interests

This flexibility makes Mipa ideal for short visits, relaxed afternoons, or special outings with friends and visiting family where you can dance the Crazy cow.

Reservations and Language Support

Visits to Mipa are by reservation, which allows us to give each group a more personal and welcoming experience.

We are happy to assist you in fluent English with any questions, reservations, or package options.

Ing. Marcela Reyes
Co-Director of the Museum

Visit Us: https://linktr.ee/mipagualaceo

Location: Sector Tres Cruces – Gualaceo

You can find us on Facebook, Ig, and TikTok as Mipa Gualaceo

Marcela, 098 378 7719

Address: Remigio Crespo Toral, Azuay, Ecuador 

We purchased this beautiful furniture made from oak from the Black Forest in Germany.

We really hate to let go of these two beautiful pieces, but have recently moved to a new home and the furniture doesn’t really go well with the new home.

Total for both pieces is $1,000 OBO.
A REAL SACRIFICE!
(Can be sold separately, if so desired).

Joe Hill: 098 381 7188
jdhillinsurance@gmail.com

Address: Avenida España, Talleres Mirasol, Cuenca, Ecuador

Come join the Joes’ Experience on:

Saturday, January 17th, for in-restaurant dining, bar, and social hour. The event starts at 4:30 PM, with dinner around 6:00 PM. Enjoy cocktails, wine, and beverages in the bar, lounge, and garden with some great people.

On Sunday, January 18th, the same menu selection is available for pickup or delivery from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Let us do the cooking for you.

“We had a great time at Joe’s on Saturday. It was such fun meeting new people and seeing old friends. We even met a couple that we’d run into in town just that day – one is a resident, and her friend is exploring to see if she’s really going to take the plunge and relocate here to Cuenca permanently.

Joes’ is not just a restaurant; it’s a gathering of people who are willing to share their lives and experiences. Such a convivial group of people – the bar and lounge, the garden, the dining, and the wine and friendships make eating at Joes’ an evening to look forward to and return to frequently.

The Dinner:

• Starts with a Café Salad of Mixed Greens, tomato, cucumbers, sweet red onions, and honey-mustard vinaigrette.
• Main Course – choose one –
  • Old Fashioned Meatloaf with creamy mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, garden vegetables
  • Chicken Cacciatore with Fettuccini Hunter style – an Italian Favorite with a hearty vegetable-marinara ragu sauce
  • Herb, Garlic, and Rosemary Roasted Turkey pan jusst, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, and garden vegetables
  • Vegetarian Grilled Eggplant Parmigiana on a bed of Fettuccini with Melted Parmesan Cheese
• We finish it all off with a Southern Banana Pudding with vanilla wafers, Local coffee, and international tea selection

Blue Plate price of only $14.50. Reservations and details on our website or call for more information. Remember to vote…

KP and Ken, http://www.joessecretgarden.com 099 950 6605

Address:
Los Pinos, San, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador

City: Cuenca