July 18, 2026

Fundación GRACE and The Vanilla Republic will be offering premium Ecuadorian whole vanilla beans and pure vanilla powder, perfect for coffee, baking, desserts, smoothies, and more.

Today, 100% of our vanilla sales will support Fundación GRACE’s humanitarian response in Venezuela, helping families affected by the recent earthquake with food, water, medicine, hygiene supplies, and other urgent necessities.

Right now, we are also preparing to receive and support a family from La Guaira who lost their home in the earthquake. They are arriving in Cuenca with almost nothing and will need immediate help to begin rebuilding their lives.

The need is urgent, and we truly need our community’s support.

Please visit us at the bazaar, purchase vanilla, make a donation, or simply help us share this message. Every contribution—no matter the amount—can help provide this family with food, clothing, basic necessities, and a safe new beginning.

You can donate through our website at thegraceorg.org, or come see us today at the Flora Caffè Bazaar.

Flora Caffè Bazaar
Today, 10 AM – 2 PM

We hope to see you there. Venezuela needs us, and this family needs us now.

Karla Betania, 095 920 4786

City: Cuenca

Trust cannot be advertised. It can only be earned.

For more than thirteen years, that belief has guided everything we do at BLUEBOX Insurance Advisors.

Recently, the Superintendence of Companies, Securities and Insurance (SCVS) published the official results for the previous fiscal year. According to those results, my activity as an Individual Insurance Producer Advisor ranked #10 nationwide and #2 in the Province of Azuay.

While the publication includes my name, anyone who has built an organization knows one simple truth:

Rankings recognize names, but results are built by people.

This achievement belongs to the entire BLUEBOX team—every person who serves our clients with professionalism, integrity, and genuine commitment.

Our culture has always been inspired by one principle:

“None of us is as good as all of us together.”

This year has been even more meaningful because BLUEBOX was also selected as Best Insurance Broker in the Best of GringoPost 2026.

To us, these are two different—but equally important—forms of trust. The SCVS publication reflects our performance within Ecuador’s insurance industry, while the GringoPost recognition reflects the confidence of the international community we have had the privilege to serve.

From the very beginning, our mission has never been simply to sell insurance. It has been to build lasting relationships through honest advice, transparency, and exceptional service.

To every client, strategic partner, insurance company, and member of the GringoPost community who has placed their trust in us—thank you.

These results are not a finish line. They are a commitment to continue improving, serving with excellence, and earning your trust every day.

On behalf of the entire BLUEBOX team, thank you for being part of our journey.

Carlos, cramirez@blueboxinsurance.com

City: Cuenca 

We will have:

• Our famous Hamptons (Darling) Chicken Salad

• Our French Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

• Addictive Marinated Mushrooms

• Kimchi (vegan and regular)

• Prepared horseradish

• Vegan and gluten-free meals in jars

• Vegan split-pea soup

• Roasted carrot and ginger Soup

• Traditional split-pea soup with La Cesteria smoked ham

• Veggie burgers

• Marmalades

• Korean meals in a jar

Only at Flora Caffe today:

• Garlic Chili Crisp

• Mexican Salsa

• Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup

We now have products at Cuenca Shop as well. Please check it out!

Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exotic_gourmet039?igsh=MWo2NWdiczR4NXRkeg&utm_source=qr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587028187790

Ellizabeth, Engish: 097 914 6291 Espanol: 098 820 4952

Address: Roberto Aguilar Arévalo, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador 

Take a pause from the noise and experience a deeply relaxing Gong Sound Therapy Session at Sama Shala.

The vibrations and sound of the gong create an immersive experience that can help calm the mind, release accumulated tension and guide the body toward a deeper state of rest.

The session will take place in a quiet and comfortable space. Mats, blankets, cushions and eye pillows are provided. Please wear comfortable clothing.

Saturday, July 25 6 PM – 8 PM Cost: $25. Limited spots – advance reservation required.

Location: Sama Shala – Puertas del Sol, near Los Álamos and Av. Ordóñez Lasso, Cuenca.

Reservations via WhatsApp: 099 980 6435

Sama

City: Cuenca