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Christmas Eve in Cotacachi, Ecuador. The central park is a gathering place for friends on Christmas Eve. A large “castillo” is erected and after all the celebrating and church ceremonies, it is lit up to reveal a fantastic fireworks display. Read More …
Why is 10 D’Augusto Street in Cotacachi also known as “Leather Street”? Watch to find out…. #cotacachi #ecuador #travelecuador #travel #travelvlog #leather
Well, here I am again for my longest stay yet in beautiful Ecuador. I have returned to my favourite spot – Cotacachi for an extended stay of almost three months. Follow along as I post new videos and stories about Read More …
Join me on a walking tour of the main business street in Cotacachi – 10 de Augusto, or “Leather Street” to the tourists… I also do a walk through of the mercado, loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables.
It has been raining off and on the past few days here in Cotacachi. I did manage to get out for pickleball yesterday morning after a steady rain all night. It cleared up a bit in the morning, then more Read More …
On Saturday evening in the central park, there was a live concert with several Ecuadorian singers backed up by the Cotacachi Municipal Band. Afterwards, about an hour long shhttps://youtu.be/EVZzxyKNTxcow directed at the many children in attendance. The park was packed Read More …
After a very long flight from Vancouver, through Mexico City and into Quito, I arrived in Cotacachi around 8:30 AM on Friday. This is the first time I have flown in and arrived in the morning. Usually the flights with Read More …
Well, I’m off to Cotacachi for another visit, this time over the Christmas holidays. I’m looking forward to seeing how it is celebrated there. I am also looking forward to seeing good friends Chuck and Susan Bussey, Roger and Malena Read More …
I went for a walk this morning to find the new supermarket in town, the San Martin Supermercado. It is a bit of a hike for me, living in the centre of town. It is kind of on the outskirts Read More …
While on my morning walk today I came across this shop on the road coming back into town. I peeked into the window and there was a craftsman inside working on a carving. He noticed me and came to the Read More …