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❤️Fundacion FAAN is happy to be your Love Connection!
This gorgeous 18-month-old sheepdog girl was rescued and lovingly fostered by my wonderful friend Barbara Saber, and she is truly something special. Honestly, if my house weren’t already overflowing with furry personalities, Sadie would have joined our pack in a heartbeat.
With her fluffy “Please Don’t Eat the Daisies” sheepdog charm, Sadie seems to float through life, spreading joy wherever she goes. Like many Old English Sheepdogs, she’s affectionate, goofy, intelligent, gentle, and wonderfully social. She adores people, gets along beautifully with dogs and cats, and thinks car rides are one of life’s greatest adventures. Even our cat, Yapa Butters, completely approved of her — and that is saying something. 😹
Sadie settled into our home instantly, as if she had always belonged there. She has that rare gift of making everyone around her smile.
Barbara is currently arranging Sadie’s spay surgery and a full medical workup over the next 10 days, so this precious girl will be ready for her forever family very soon.
If you would like to arrange a meet-and-greet at your home with this one-of-a-kind sweetheart, please reach out to us at info@FAANEcuador.org
We’re working to make Cuenca known as “The City that Cares about Animal Welfare.”
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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
🔥 Something Big is Sizzling…
The surprises don’t stop there! We are also preparing to launch a brand-new Steakhouse very soon 🕒
🥩We know how much our community appreciates a perfectly grilled steak, and we are working hard to create a premium dining experience just for you. Keep a close eye on your inbox—we will be announcing the official opening date and the new location shortly.
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This is a nice opportunity to buy and own a nice eco-lodge situated on an upper Amazon basin (950 meters over the sea), and scattered in our reserve (sanctuary of birds and butterflies), with an unbeatable view over the “Sangay” National Park, Sangay, Altares, Chimborazo Tungurahua Volcanoes, and “Pastaza and Puyo” Rivers.
The eco-lodge has 25 rooms for simple, double and triple occupancy plus 48 hectares (160 acres) of virgin rainforest, 30 Km from Puyo city, km 14 route to Pomona town, Pastaza Province, Ecuador South America.
Please see our web page: www.altosdelpastazalodge.com where you can see our videos y photo gallery that show our eco lodge and reserve
Those with a genuine interest in this Ecuador Amazon Eco-lodge and unique profit and environmental opportunity should contact for terms and price at info@altosdelpastazalodge.com WhatsApp +593-984184069
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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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Do you need to complete a procedure at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, whether to apply for visas, transfers, the issuance of an Ecuadorian cedula, or any other procedure? Since November 2025, the new Evisas system, implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has completely transformed online processes, causing confusion, delays, and difficulties for many users due to the new requirements, categories, and system operations; for this reason, Dr. Lina Ulloa and her team invite you to an exclusive webinar on May 28 at 11: 00 a.m (Acropolis Building – 6th floor) ., where they will clearly explain, step by step, how the Evisas system works, the new requirements, current response times, and the most common errors that are causing denials and delays in the procedures. They will offer you up-to-date professional guidance from a team that maintains constant contact with the Ecuadorian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, so you can complete your procedures correctly, securely, and without setbacks.
Note: Registration by email.
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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. It even comes with a beach car.
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Tiki Taco would like all of their loyal customers to know that Sunday May 24th they will be closed for The Fired Up For Hope Barbecue for Mujeres Con Exito. They will reopen at 5:00 that afternoon. Plan on coming for the Barbecue and enjoy live music and watch our amazing Chef Judith in action! It’s a great cause and we have a few tickets available for the event. Great food, great entertainment, great Raffle prizes, and above all a GREAT cause. Mujeres con Exito. Tickets are only $25.00 and include a full delicious barbecue meal.
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Our facility offers long-term care services for senior citizens in a small, quiet facility in Capamaco, Vilcabamba. We also offer short-term care with day rates for those recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or other injury.
We have nine private rooms with private baths (please contact for current availability), all comfortably appointed with large windows and natural light. There’s a large central dining room and comfortable lounge where residents can socialize.
The facility is run by Sonia Capa, a certified nurse and physical therapist, with on-site medical care provided by a physician. The staff prepare nutritious meals to suit each person’s taste and dietary needs. We also offer physical and occupational therapy, as well as group activities.
The Residencia offers complete care for every level of infirmity, including those who are wheelchair bound, bedridden, or incontinent.
Come visit and take a tour to see our facilities and meet our amazing staff.
Call to speak to someone in Spanish and send an email for a response in English. Your family is our priority!
Sonia Capa
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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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Carolina Smokehouse is happy to let you know there are a precious few tickets available for the “Fired Up for Hope – 14 to be exact. Find them at two of our best sponsors: The Cuenca Shop or Cafe San Sebas bot conveniently located on Parque San Sebastian. Or call to reserve yours. 14 is the number – will you be lucky enough to snag one before the final 14 are gone?
Enjoy the Barbecue where Fire meets flavor prepared by these incredible Chefs and Pitmasters:
Jhonathan Camacho: Chef International (Aji Dulce Restaurant)
Judith Ximena Sirlopu: Chef Owner (Tiki Taco Restaurant)
Felix Salinas: Pitmaster (King Smokehouse)
David Kraft: Pitmaster (Carolina Smokehouse)
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Are you new to Cuenca and still trying to figure out where to pay for all of your services and utilities each month? Or perhaps you have lived here for many years and just want to simplify your life while supporting a good cause. Well, look no further – you can do it all and more at Hogar de Esperanza’s new Expat Services Center. We would like to introduce you to our team, Fernando and David.
Come on by our one-stop services center where you can conveniently pay all your bills at once: water, lights, phone, cable, SRI, IESS, and more. And by paying your bills with us, we receive a small commission with each transaction that goes back into our work here at the foundation, helping those most in need.
Per request from our supporters and clients, we have recently added the option of automatic, monthly bill pay. Are you keen to stay at home due to health issues, or simply wish that you could entrust someone else with paying your bills? Are you going out of town and need someone to pay your rent and other services while you are away? We are here to help you meet all of your specific bill payment needs.
Contact us for more information.
📍Juan Montalvo 9-78 between Gran Colombia & Simón Bolívar.
📲 0990947611
Open hours for the new Expat Services Center are Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 4:30 PM.
Ask for our services price list .
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Carolina Smokehouse would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Daniel Duran, owner of Hotel Victoria, Mishquis del Victoria, and Posada Ingapirca, for his incredible generosity and continued support of Fired Up for Hope and Mujeres con Éxito.
Through his thoughtful donations and community spirit, Daniel is helping create opportunities, inspire hope, and uplift women and families throughout our community. From unforgettable dining experiences at Mishquis, to the welcoming charm of Hotel Victoria, and the beautiful escape of Posada Ingapirca, his contributions are making a meaningful difference.
Community leaders like Daniel remind us that compassion and local support can truly change lives.
Please join us in thanking Daniel Duran for standing beside organizations that work every day to empower, encourage, and create brighter futures.
Thank you for helping keep hope alive! Tickets are $25 in advance for this event! See you there
Across from Ital Deli at Parque San Sebastian
Address: 15-48 Baltazara de Calderon, and Coronel Guillermo Talbot, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
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Our 3-week intensive Spanish course is designed specifically for intermediate students who already feel comfortable with the basics and want to push their Spanish to a more fluent, confident, and natural level. With an intensive schedule built around daily immersion and consistent speaking practice, the course is ideal for students who are ready to make fast, noticeable progress in a short period of time.
Through meaningful real-life interaction, students will strengthen their fluency, expand their vocabulary, improve their accuracy, and communicate with greater confidence and ease. Adapted short novels and real Spanish-language podcasts will also be used to develop listening comprehension and encourage natural conversation in class. An initial assessment will be provided to ensure the course is the right fit for your level and goals.
Groups are limited to a maximum of 5 students, creating a personalized and supportive learning environment. The course also includes a workbook with all necessary materials, as well as access to the school’s Friday cultural activities, such as guided city tours, Ecuadorian cooking classes, fruit tastings, Latin American movies, and more.
Course starts June 1st
Monday to Friday
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
3 weeks • 60 hours total + cultural events
Fee: $425
Address: Calle Larga 11-43 (across from Mercado 10 de Agosto), Cuenca.
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We want to extend our deepest gratitude to Adam Burton, owner of Café San Sebas , for his incredible generosity and corporate sponsorship of the Fired Up for Hope barbecue benefit. Café San Sebas serves wonderful breakfast and lunches on historic Parque San Sebastian. The event starts Sunday, May 24 at 11:00 AM at Tiki Taco Restaurant on Baltazara de Calderon. All proceeds directly benefit Mujeres con Exito. Call or email for details.
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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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Carolina Smokehouse is delighted to let the Cuenca community know that “Fired Up For Hope” is a rousing success! The benefit for Mujeres con Exito is SOLD OUT! Awesome news and a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you who are supporting this barbecue bash for such an important cause. We will be happy to add you to a waiting list in case of any cancellations. (Those who have reservations and tickets we look forward to seeing you on the 24th!) Again, Thank you Cuenca.
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Caarolina Smokehouse would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Daniel Duran, owner of Hotel Victoria, Mishquis del Victoria, and Posada Ingapirca, for his incredible generosity and continued support of Fired Up for Hope and Mujeres con Éxito. 💛
Through his thoughtful donations and community spirit, Daniel is helping create opportunities, inspire hope, and uplift women and families throughout our community. From unforgettable dining experiences at Mishquis, to the welcoming charm of Hotel Victoria, and the beautiful escape of Posada Ingapirca, his contributions are making a meaningful difference.
🌟 Community leaders like Daniel remind us that compassion and local support can truly change lives.
Please join us in thanking Daniel Duran for standing beside organizations that work every day to empower, encourage, and create brighter futures.
👏 Thank you for helping keep hope alive!
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Chess time for Chess lovers… Amigos
Sponsored by CCN Spanish School.
“A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”
Playing chess offers numerous cognitive, emotional, and social benefits, enhancing skills such as memory, problem-solving, and concentration.
Come, enjoy and meet new friends!
Sundays from 3 to 5 PM
For $3.00 dollars
• You’ll get to play for two hours
• You’ll get some chess lessons
• You’ll get to meet new Friends
• Your mind and brain will be grateful to you
Interested?
Please, send us a WhatsApp message or email us to confirm your attendance, RSVP.
We look forward to meeting you!
We’re at 16-63 Mariscal Lamar, one block up from IdiomArt and two blocks north from San Sebastian Square.
Gilmar
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WHY JOIN US
This is more than a leadership role—it’s a chance to build something meaningful from the ground up.
The Cuenca Care Foundation is creating a new standard of home health care in Ecuador, serving both local and expat communities with compassion, quality, and professionalism.
As Executive Director, you will:
• Shape the vision of a high-impact healthcare organization
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary team
• Improve access to quality care in the community
• Combine healthcare leadership with business and nonprofit strategy
• Leave a legacy in a growing and underserved space
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Cuenca Care Foundation (CCF) is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Executive Director to lead the launch and growth of an innovative, medically supervised, bilingual home health care organization.
This role combines:
• Healthcare leadership
• Business development
• Non-profit management
CORE SERVICES
• Pre- and post-hospital care
• Companionship and assistance with daily living
• Palliative and hospice care
• Emergency response systems
• Community education and outreach
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide strategic and visionary leadership
• Oversee day-to-day operations and organizational growth
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Build community and healthcare partnerships
• Lead fundraising, budgeting, and financial sustainability
• Recruit and manage a multidisciplinary team
BUSINESS & NON-PROFIT LEADERSHIP FOCUS
• Business planning and financial management
• Non-profit leadership and donor engagement
• Organizational strategy and scalable growth
• Startup mindset with long-term sustainability focus
• Process development and customer service
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s in public health, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or Non-Profit Management strongly preferred
• Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience
• Experience in home health or community-based care preferred
• Experience with expat and local communities strongly preferred
• Proven success in fundraising, budgeting, and organizational development
Skills & Attributes
• Strong business acumen and financial leadership
• Excellent communication and public-speaking skills
• Strong team-building abilities
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) strongly preferred
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
• Based in Cuenca, Ecuador
• Regular local travel
• Occasional evenings and weekends
• Flexible, mission-driven environment
COMPENSATION
Competitive with local nonprofit standards, with growth aligned to organizational expansion.
HOW TO APPLY
Join us in building a compassionate, high-quality care system for the Cuenca community.
Submit:
• Résumé
• Cover letter (including your vision for home health care in Cuenca)
• Professional references
info@cuencacarefoundation.org
Application deadline: May 20, 2026
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After a thoughtful Solo Aging Visibility Day (SAVvy) in-person gathering in Cuenca this week, I’ll also be holding a small online conversational space this Sunday for those elsewhere in Ecuador, or who simply preferring to join remotely.
Over the last few weeks, conversations around support, independence, solo living, community, and life abroad have opened much more deeply than I expected.
Many people living abroad have built meaningful, independent lives, but are also quietly reflecting on questions like:
• What actually supports my life long-term?
• How do we build meaningful community abroad?
• Who would I call if something changed?
• What does intentional independence look like over time?
This is not a workshop, lecture, or heavy planning session.
Simply a grounded conversational space for reflection, meaningful dialogue, and human connection in good company
📍 Online (Zoom)
📅 Sunday, May 17
⏰ 4:00 PM Ecuador Time
If this resonates, feel free to message me for details 😊
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