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Ruth Andy Vargas, a 22-year-old Kichwa woman from the Amazon, is facing a life-threatening, aggressive cranial tumor caused by Paget’s Bone Disease. Her life-saving surgery is scheduled for November 12, 2026, at Hospital Metropolitano in Quito.
While an initial $25,000 milestone was reached, escalating medical realities have created a critical final hurdle. The tumor continues to grow toward her brain, requiring expensive specialized pre-surgical scans, a custom cranial prosthesis, and extended post-operative ICU care in Quito. The tumor has already destroyed her left eye’s vision, and immediate action is needed to save her right eye.
Your contribution directly funds her surgical team, prosthesis, and critical recovery. Read her full story, check updates, and donate at:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/lifesaving-surgery-for-ruth-to-remove-a-growing-tumor
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18-acre farm for sale 45 minutes south of Cuenca
For sale: 18-acre farm located 45 minutes south of Cuenca. This farm is ideal for anyone looking to homestead, own horses, or simply escape to the countryside.
Amenities include:
• Reservoir
• Irrigation rights
• Full farm security
*Excellent line of sight wifi
• Full farm generator
• Greenhouse
• Chicken coops
• 6 horse stalls
• Tack room
• Round corral
• Riding ring
• Work shed
• Separate office
• Main house
• Caretaker’s house
Price: $500,000
Address: Victoria del Portete, Victoria del Portete, Azuay, Ecuador
I am the Owner, Nathaniel Goodale
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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 7 years and have assisted more than two hundred and fifty 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 am happy to share my knowledge with you. I will be happy to provide you with references.
I look forward to serving you.
Isabel Mosquera
0999603663
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The APP’s name on EACH of the Apple App Store & Google Play Store is Dental Vacations & Tourism (100% free use—100% no ads). The following shows the freely and immediately downloadable URL link to add the APP to your cell phone for EITHER the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store—it’s the #1 top ranking App in the world for BOTH Apple and Google of ANY & ALL search terms that are even remotely related to Dental Vacations and/or Dental Tourism. Surely, Cuenca is the best place on Earth to get your Dental Work done and SAVE up to 80% while having an amazing Andes adventure among the so many Expats already here too 🤠🏔️🦷💯!:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dental-vacations-tourism/id6757188618
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.median.android.pwwdpdw
‘Smilehealth Ecuador Dental Clinic’ along with our own “Dr. No Pain,” SAVES you, your family, and your friends 60-80% on ALL needed dental work (i.e. Bridges, Crowns, Dentures, Extractions, Implants, Root Canals, Veneers & Whitening).
WhatsApp Adam (your fellow Expat Administrator) in ENGLISH 24/7 at +593 98 392 9606 to schedule yours and their needed Dental appointments by now, right at this moment.
WE LOVE REFERRALS OF FAMILY, FRIENDS & ALL TOURISTS/VACATIONERS TOO 🤠🏔️🦷💯!
Warmest Personal Regards,
Adam Elliot Altholtz
Administrator & Patient Coordinator at the “Smilehealth Ecuador Dental Clinic” (Home of ‘Dr. No Pain’)
WhatsApp: +593 98 392 9606
Email: info@smilehealthecuador.com
Address: Medimagen Building, Av. Pumapungo & Av. Paseo de los Cañaris (2nd floor), right here in Cuenca!
Website: www.smilehealthecuador.com
Adam Elliot Altholtz ("Smilehealth Ecuador Dental Clinic")
Adam Elliot Altholtz serves as the Administrator & Patient Coordinator of the “Smilehealth Ecuador Dental Clinic” in Cuenca, Ecuador, and for purposes of discussing your Dental needs or questions, is available via email at info@smilehealthecuador.com and via the Dental Clinic’s fully comprehensive and detailed website smilehealthecuador.com for you to visit at any time of day or night. Plus, you can reach Adam directly by WhatsApp at +593 98 392 9606 or by his US phone number of 1‐(941)‐227‐0114, and the Dental Clinic’s Ecuador phone number for local Expats residing in Cuenca is 07‐410‐8745. See Adam’s articles.
Finally, Adam, as your fellow Expat and friendly Administrator of this Expat-serving Dental Clinic in Cuenca, is always glad to make 100% FREE ($0.00) recommendations to Expats (REGARDLESS of whether they're a patient of the Dental Clinic) for the best and most qualified ENGLISH-SPEAKING Professionals in Cuenca, in paying it forward to assist you with planning your best possible trip and maybe even the rest of your life in beautiful Ecuador!
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What an opportunity! Take advantage now of a great home on the beach in Ecuador. Fresh seafood an excellent walking beach a pool and comes completely furnished too all at a very affordable price. This house was built to North American standards. All plugs are grounded. PVC double pane insulated windows.
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Looking for the ultimate combination of vibrant flavors, great drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere? Look no further! Anubis Tex-Mex brings the authentic, bold taste of traditional Mexican cuisine.
From our signature sizzling fajitas and crispy, hand-pressed tacos to our famous freshly made guacamole, every dish is crafted to bring a smile to your face. Perfect for a mid-week escape or a weekend gathering with friends!
🍹 The Perfect Plan Awaits:
When: Wednesday through Saturday
Where: Av. 12 de Octubre and Gonzalo Pizarro
Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM
The Vibe: Authentic flavors, cold drinks, and great company.
Don’t let your cravings wait. Gather your favorite people and come share the best Tex-Mex experience in town!
📍 Find us at Anubis Tex-Mex – Flavor lives here!
To stay updated on our Tex Mex specials via our newsletter, please subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/dufP_H
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THE REGULATION OF THE HUMAN MOBILITY LAW, which we have waited so long for, is only expected to be published in the Official Registry so that it becomes effective.
The last paragraph of Article 84 of the Regulation establishes that “For purposes of continuity of permanence, the foreign person may not leave the country for more than ninety (90) days during the entire period of validity of the temporary residence visa”
For more information, contact Dra. Lina Ulloa at:
Email:uz.asesoresecuador@gmail.com
Address: Av. Jose Peralta 1-19 and Av. 12 de Abril, Acropolis Building, 3rd Floor, office 312.
TELEPHONE NUMBERS: (07) 410-3588/098-420-5336
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Whether you’re craving something savory or sweet, our limited-time specials have something for everyone!
🥓 Bacon & Cheese-Stuffed Pork Roll – $6.50
A delicious pork roll filled with crispy bacon and melted cheese.
🥞 Apple Cinnamon Pancakes – $4.50
Fluffy pancakes topped with a sweet apple cinnamon glaze.
⏳ Only available for 15 days!
Stop by Luma Restaurant and enjoy these delicious seasonal favorites before they’re gone!
We can’t wait to see you! ❤️
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✨ Voces del Corazón is coming in April! ✨
Dear friends: with so many events happening during Cuenca’s festivities and the Christmas season, we have decided to move the “Voces del Corazón” Benefit Concert to April 2027.
We want you to enjoy a spectacular night with Diego Zamora, Mariachi Sol de México and Mariachi Imperial, and we’re making sure you won’t miss it! 🎶❤️
📅 New date: April [day to be confirmed], 2027
📍 Casa de la Cultura Theater
🎟️ Your tickets remain valid for the new date.
Thank you for keeping the beat with us. Every ticket continues to transform lives in Cuenca. 💛.
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An Amparo visa is granted to dependents as an extension of somebody who already holds a temporary or permanent visa. These visas are also called “Amparo” (Dependent) visas.
In the new provisions of the law for visas of ´´Amparo´´ under marriage it is necessary that the marriage be registered in Ecuador.
For more information, contact:
Dra. Lina Ulloa
Immigration, Civil and Constitutional Lawyer
Email: uz.asesoresecuador@gmail.com
Address: Av. Jose Peralta 1-19 and Av. 12 de Abril, Acropolis Building, 3rd Floor, office 312.
Telephone numbers: (07) 410-3588 or 098-420-5336
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Thanksgiving Pies Baked with Heart – Order by November 19!
Make your Thanksgiving table sweeter while supporting women in Cuenca! D’Ellas Bakery, a social enterprise of Hearts of Gold Foundation, is taking orders for homemade holiday pies:
🎃 Pumpkin Pie – $15
🌰 Pecan Pie – $25 📅 Order deadline: Thursday, November 19 Delivery Included at your time of preference Every pie creates dignified jobs for the women of D’Ellas Bakery and supports the work of Hearts of Gold Foundation.
Limited quantities, so order early!
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When a foreign citizen uses a real estate property as support for his/her temporary visa, this property immediately acquires a prohibition to sell or transfer also known as “prohibition to alienate”, this figure assures that this property will continue to serve as support for as long as the person holds the temporary visa. However, once the foreign citizen has obtained the permanent visa, he/she can request the lifting of the prohibition of alienation to sell, donate, assign or transfer the real estate in any way he/she wishes, since this prohibition will only be in force until the permanent visa is obtained.
In order to carry out the process of lifting the prohibition of alienation it will be necessary to have a “certificate of encumbrances” issued by the property registry of the city, which will later be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility so that they, as an authorized Institution, review this request and once it is admitted, order by means of an official letter addressed to the property registrar, the lifting of such prohibition.
If you find yourself in need of selling a real estate property with a prohibition of alienation and you need legal assistance, contact Ulloa Zamora & Delgado Legal Solutions, where you will be assisted by attorney Lina Ulloa, a lawyer with a doctorate in law and specialist in immigration law and real estate.
Email: uz.asesoresecuador@gmail.com
Telephones: 0984205336, 0998672687, 4103588.
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Thanksgiving Pies Baked with Heart – Order by November 19!
Make your Thanksgiving table sweeter while supporting women in Cuenca! D’Ellas Bakery, a social enterprise of Hearts of Gold Foundation, is taking orders for homemade holiday pies:
🎃 Pumpkin Pie – $15
🌰 Pecan Pie – $25
📅 Order deadline: Thursday, November 19 Delivery Included at your time of preference Every pie creates dignified jobs for the women of D’Ellas Bakery and supports the work of Hearts of Gold Foundation.
Limited quantities, so order early!
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🌞 Spiritual Explorers’ Lunch
Fridays at noon · Sunrise Cafe
Let’s meet, get to know one another, and enjoy conversations about the things that bring us wonder. Make new friends!
A relaxed gathering for people curious about spiritual awakening, energy clearing, energy healing, expansion of consciousness, spirit guides and angels, and the deeper mysteries of life.
Does any of this interest you?
✨ Spiritual exploration and personal growth
✨ Unity consciousness and nonduality
✨ Energy healing, Reiki, Deekshas, shamans, meditation
✨ Energy transmissions
✨ Near-death experiences and the afterlife
✨ Consciousness beyond the body
✨ Intuition and synchronicity
✨ Metaphysics (exploring beyond the physical) and mystical experiences
✨ Soul connection, spiritual growth, spiritual awakening
✨ Embodying awakened awareness
✨ Beyond dogma—open exploration, with respect for different beliefs
Whether you’re beginning to explore or have followed your own path for many years, you’re warmly invited. Let’s share experiences, listen, ask questions, and discover where our paths connect—with respect for different perspectives.
Reiki practitioners, meditation facilitators, holistic therapists, psychics, mystics, and animal communicators are all welcome—as is anyone who feels curious or drawn to these conversations.
💛 Newcomers are welcome, and everyone buys their own meal.
Please share this invitation with people you know who might be interested.
If you’d like to join us, please let me know so we can arrange enough seats.
Warmly,Jeannie Alvin, M.A.
Psychotherapist and author
google my name for books, videos, projects
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To protect your investment in real estate in Ecuador, you should take into consideration the following:
1. The purchase and sale must be made through a public deed granted in an Ecuadorian notary’s office.
2. Some taxes must be paid by the buyer and other taxes must be paid by the seller.
3. The taxes and fees to be paid by the buyer are:
a. Municipality Taxes as buyer (ALCABALAS)
b. Notary Fees
c. Property Registry Taxes
4. The tax to be paid by the Seller is Capital Gains (PLUSVALIA).
5. You must make sure that the real estate is free of any charge or prohibition, by means of a certificate obtained in the Property Registry Office.
6. It is necessary to check if there are any outstanding debts on the seller name or on the property in the Municipality.
For further information, please contact Dr. Lina Ulloa or Atty. Jose Zamora at the following email addresses:
uz.asesoresecuador@gmail.com
uz.servicios@gmail.com
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There is a new visa category for persons working online. It gives the opportunity to foreigners who have a job under a sponsor relationship or business owners.
For more information, contact Dra. Lina Ulloa at:
Email: uz.asesoresecuador@gmail.com,
Address: Av. Jose Peralta 1-19 and Av. 12 de Abril, Acropolis Building, 3rd Floor, office 312.
Telephone numbers: (07) 410-3588 or 098-420-5336
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Why choose Easy Visas-Cuenca – because we make the process of obtaining your temporary and permanent visas easy. Additionally, we provide services for visa transfers, citizenship, document translations and obtaining required documents from the USA.
You will find that our services are:
Professional:
a. We will meet personally with you, at an agreed neutral location in Cuenca, to respond to your visa questions. Your questions will be answered, and if we do not have the answer, we will find it and report back to you.
b. We will provide a clear understanding of our respective responsibilities, as to who needs to do what.
c. We will be by your side, and act as an advocate on your behalf; you will never be alone in obtaining your visa and cedula.
d. We will provide guidance and assistance in obtaining required government documentation.
e. We will review the documentation we obtain and will direct you on how to correct any errors prior to submission.
If you want an easier process in obtaining your visa and cedula, please feel free to reach out to us.
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Thanksgiving Pies Baked with Heart – Order by November 19!
Make your Thanksgiving table sweeter while supporting women in Cuenca! D’Ellas Bakery, a social enterprise of Hearts of Gold Foundation, is taking orders for homemade holiday pies:
🎃 Pumpkin Pie – $15
🌰 Pecan Pie – $25
📅 Order deadline: Thursday, November 19 Delivery Included at your time of preference Every pie creates dignified jobs for the women of D’Ellas Bakery and supports the work of Hearts of Gold Foundation. Limited quantities, so order early!
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Hello to all.
There are changes in the procedures for foreigners who wish to apply for a visa or for foreigners who have a visa but need to make other procedures with that visa, such as transfer, cancellations, obtaining an Ecuadorian ID (cedula) orders, and any other procedures. These procedures were centralized in Quito city, having to do the process online first to receive the instructions to be done.
It is expected that this change will provide a better and more agile service, but we must wait to see the results since it is known unofficially that after the approval of the visa, the process must be completed in the local Immigration office of the expat´s residence.
You can obtain more information by writing an email to Dr. Lina Ulloa or Attorney José Zamora at:
uz.asesoresecuador@gmail.com
uz.servicios@gmail.com
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Thanksgiving Pies Baked with Heart – Order by November 19!
Make your Thanksgiving table sweeter while supporting women in Cuenca! D’Ellas Bakery, a social enterprise of Hearts of Gold Foundation, is taking orders for homemade holiday pies:
🎃 Pumpkin Pie – $15
🌰 Pecan Pie – $25
📅 Order deadline: Thursday, November 19 Delivery Included at your time of preference Every pie creates dignified jobs for the women of D’Ellas Bakery and supports the work of Hearts of Gold Foundation.
Limited quantities, so order early!
Contact information: