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At D’Ellas Bakery, every product tells a story.
Behind each loaf of bread, every cookie, and every pie, there are women heads of household—strong, resilient women who work every day to provide a better future for their families.
They are mothers, caregivers, and fighters who have chosen to move forward with dignity, determination, and hope.
Thanks to the generosity and kindness of a dedicated volunteer, our bakers have learned to create the most delicious recipes—turning simple ingredients into something truly special.
Today, 100% of the bakery’s income is reinvested into purchasing ingredients and building fair and dignified wages for these incredible women.
Thanks to the generosity of a kind-hearted couple—true hearts of gold—we are excited to share that very soon we will have our own bakery space.
A place where you can not only order for delivery, but also come, sit, and enjoy a delicious dessert with a warm cup of coffee.
Be Part of This Story!
When you support D’Ellas Bakery, you are not just buying something sweet…
You are supporting women
You are strengthening families
You are creating opportunity
Contact us to order the most delicious treats, made with hard work, hope, and heart.
Support social enterprises with purpose. Help us build a future with dignity
Together, we are the change!
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Do not delay your end of life, will or health power of attorney any longer. These three documents are very important, especially for people who live alone and need to protect their health at all times.
The good news is that these are quick and easy to obtain.
Now you can have your end of life and your health power of attorney in a single document. Organize the distribution of your assets through a will and let the executor take care of everything.
Leave that process in the hand of experts who have worked for over 10 years with foreigners offering services as:– Visas, visa transfers, licenses and cedulas
– Wills and End of Life, Effective Possession of Assets, Execution of Wills, etc.
– Legal representation, Power of Attorneys, Closings, etc.
Get advice from the best legal team, honest and reliable at all times. We don’t say it, hundreds of satisfied customers say it. Ask about our recommendations.
Our Team:
Luis Urgilés, is a retired judge and former President of the Provincial Court of Justice of Azuay, Master in Administrative Law, Commissioner of the ombudsman’s office in Azuay, Academic advisor and teacher of the masters in constitutional, political and administrative law of the Eloy Alfaro University, District Delegate of the State Attorney General’s Office Azuay, and more.
Indira Urgilés, has held positions as Ecuadorian Central Authority of International Adoptions at MIES (Ministry of Social Inclusion), National Attorney of Adoptions and Legal Status Clarification and Foreign Affairs Specialist. Honest and strong professional skilled in case study, legal interpretation, languages, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, and more.
Karina Urgilés, She has worked for more than 10 years with foreigners, providing visa services, wills, real estate, etc., She is the founder and administrator of Expat CommunityEc.
http://www.expatcommunityec.com, Schedule your appointment or get free advice by email.
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This property offers all the necessary amenities for a very pleasant and fun-filled experience, surrounded by nature and enjoying a mild climate, ideal for spending time with family, friends, etc. It has a very large, flat plot of land that allows for the construction of 3 or 4 houses (depending on the size).
Age: 4 years.
Area: Urban expansion.
Land area: 2,374.77 m².
Construction area: 295.65 m².
It features:
- Spacious living room with an open-plan kitchen and dining area.
- 3 large bedrooms, each with a private bathroom.
- 1 office area that can be used as another bedroom.
- 1 guest bathroom.
- Spacious family room.
- Fireplace.
- A walking closet in the master bedroom.
- Water heater.
- Whirlpool tub (optional project) that can be converted into a storage room or a space for a different use.
- It also includes a patio, a lounge area, an oven area, a storage room, and parking for 10 vehicles.
Located 5 minutes from Cojitambo, 30 minutes from Cuenca, and 13 minutes from Azogues.
PRICE: $298,000.00
This is your opportunity to own this beautiful property!
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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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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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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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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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Beautifully remodeled, fully furnished home for sale in Malacatos, Loja. Ideally located in La Granja neighborhood of Malacatos, you will enjoy a view of the mountains and complete privacy from this amazing 190m2 home. All on one level, the house has a large master bedroom suite with ensuite bathroom, 2 bedrooms with shared bathroom, lots of storage space, open concept living area with dining room, and a large kitchen with hanging pot rack. A separate apartment and full bathroom are also included. All plumbing and electrical systems are brand new and there is hot water in bathrooms and kitchens.
Security features include window protection, security camera system, remote control entry gate, 4- to 5-meter-high perimeter fencing.
The outdoor patio includes a secure storage bodega, separate laundry area, a complete kitchen with gas stove, refrigerator, gas fire pit, wood-fired oven and plenty of seating. The 660M2 lot includes a covered garage, space for 5 vehicles, fruit trees, raised garden beds, and complete irrigation setup.
Amenities include fiber optic internet access, all appliances (2 gas stoves, 2 refrigerators, washer/dryer, gas calefón), security cameras, all furniture, linens, artwork, cooking utensils, gas calefón, water cistern, water pump and pressure tank, septic tank, gardening equipment, and much more.
Building plans, construction permits, soil survey, appraisal report, and other paperwork all complete.
Contact us today to see this beautiful property.
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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 boaltosdelpastazareservelo@gmail.com WhatsApp +593-984184069
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Looking for the perfect spot to spice up your evenings? 🌶️🌮🍹 Whether you’re a fan of sizzling fajitas, loaded nachos, or the best margaritas in town, Anubis Tex-Mex is your go-to destination for bold flavors and a vibrant atmosphere.
We are ready to serve you the comfort food you love, made with fresh ingredients and a whole lot of soul. Bring your friends, meet your neighbors, and make some memories!
Join us every week:
Days: Wednesday through Saturday
Time: Starting at 5:30 PM
Where: Our classic location at Av. 12 de Octubre and Gonzalo Pizarro
✨Experience the perfect blend of Southern hospitality and Mexican spice right here in the heart of Cuenca.
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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Opa! An Evening of Mediterranean Flavors awaits you
We invite you to be part of a special evening filled with delicious food, warm company, and a meaningful cause. Enjoy a carefully curated Greek menu featuring:
✨ Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves)
✨ Tzatziki (yogurt cucumber sauce)
✨ Spanakopita (spinach pie)
✨ Pita bread & Taramasalata
✨ Fasolakia Lathera (Greek green beans)
✨ Fresh Greek salad
✨ Rosemary lemon chicken
✨ Baklava (walnut honey pastry)
✨ Wine, tea, and coffee
📅 Sunday, April 26, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Chimborazo L13 y Esmeraldas
💵 $30 per person
Home delivery available for this event
Your ticket does more than just give you an unforgettable dining experience.
It supports our community programs and helps us continue transforming lives.
✨ We also guarantee the highest quality ingredients, carefully selected to bring you an authentic and delicious Mediterranean experience.
📲 Reserve your spot today!
✨ Come for the flavors, stay for the impact.
💛 Together, we make a difference.
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There are moments in life when things don’t fall apart… but they quietly become something different than we expected.
A move that didn’t feel the way you imagined.
A relationship that shifted.
A sense of belonging that changed.
A version of yourself you’re still getting to know.
It’s not always dramatic.
Sometimes it’s just a gradual realization that life looks different now,
and you’re learning how to be in that space.
Over the past months, I’ve heard versions of this from many people in our community.
Transitions. Uncertainty. Letting go of what was… while not yet fully rooted in what’s next.
That’s what “Good Grief” is about.
I’ve come to think of this as Good Grief — the kind that helps us place language around what’s changing… so something new can begin.
This Friday, I’m hosting a small, in-person gathering (a gentle, grounded space) for people navigating change, transition, or unexpected life chapters.
There’s no pressure to share.
No need to explain everything.
Just a space to sit together, reflect, and be in a room where this is quietly understood.
🕊️ Good Grief — when the life you imagined changes
📍 In-person gathering (free)
🗓️ This Friday, April 17th @ 3:00 pm (Abraham Lincoln Cultural Center, Borrero 5-18 y Honorato Vasquez)
If this resonates — now or in a quiet place you’ve been holding — you’re very welcome.
Feel free to message or DM me if you’d like to join or learn more.
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Enjoy our delicious homemade treats, made with care and the finest ingredients. Perfect for sharing, gifting, or treating yourself!
✨ Our Menu:
🥖 Traditional Cuencano Bread – $0.20 each
🍥 Cinnamon Rolls – $1.50 each
🍪 New York Cookies – $1.50 each
🍏 Apple Crisp (individual portion) – $1.50
🥧 Pies of the Day – $2.50 per slice
🥧 Whole Pies: Apple, Pumpkin, Peach, Lemon – $15 Blueberry, Pecan, Basque Cheesecake – $25
💬 Order now! Freshly baked daily. Limited quantities available. If you wish to place a special order that is not on the menu, we will bake it for you!
📲 Contact us!
💛 By purchasing from D’ELLAS Bakery, you support financial independence for woman and their families!
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If you have any gently used items you no longer need—clothes, jackets, shoes, luggage, small electronics, household goods, or even those “dust collectors”—please consider donating them to Jenny Alvarez.
Jenny is an Ecuadorian hardworking single mother of three who supports her family by selling affordable secondhand items outside Feria Libre. Zero help from the absent father. Every dollar she earns goes toward feeding her children—and even helping care for the many stray dogs in the community.
If you have items to donate, there are several easy options:
• Jenny can take the bus to you
• You can deliver items directly to her at Feria Libre
• Or I’m happy to pick them up and make sure they get to her. I’ll even send you a picture of the handoff
This is a truly meaningful cause, and I’m glad to volunteer my time and resources to help make it easier.
You can contact Jenny directly via text at +593 95 995 8110 (she will translate and respond), or message me at +593 96 324 7261 and I’ll coordinate everything.
If you’d prefer to drop items off, message me for a map of exactly where to find her, or meet her next to Feria Libre at the Tia/Titan store. She is standing outside of Feria Libre from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, rain or shine, on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Thank you for helping make a difference—it truly matters.
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Recently it has been verified that many have lost the opportunity to be regular in Ecuador due to bad information received by some facilitators.
The Visa process is a legal issue that must be carefully handled and processed and strictly adhered to the law.
Questions? Don’t hesitate to ask.
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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At FAAN, our mission goes beyond rescue. Through shelter, prevention, education, and our vision to build Ecuador’s most modern animal sanctuary, we are working every day to help make Cuenca the City that Cares for animal welfare. And sometimes, that mission means standing beside loving families facing incredibly difficult decisions.
Today, we ask for your help for one very special girl… Autumn. 🐾
Autumn is a beloved 13-year-young Labrador mix who has lived a life full of love here in Cuenca. Due to unforeseen life circumstances, her devoted “Papa” must return to the United States and, with a heavy heart, has entrusted FAAN to find her the very best new home—one filled with the same love she has always known.
✨ About Autumn:
• Gentle, affectionate, and wonderful with people and dogs
• Fully trained—responds beautifully to commands
• Leash-trained and reliable off-leash in safe spaces
• Kept in a comfortable short “puppy cut.”
• A calm, loving companion perfect for a peaceful home
In a special act of love, Autumn’s Dad is also offering a $100 monthly stipend to support her ongoing care.
Rehoming a cherished family member is never easy. In our community, we see how life changes—especially later in life—can lead to these heartbreaking moments. That’s why FAAN is committed to supporting both animals and the people who love them, every step of the way.
💛 If you have room in your heart and home for a loyal, gentle soul like Autumn, please reach out.
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ALL CATEGORIES OF TEMPORARY VISA HAVE NO RESTRICTION OF STAY IN ECUADOR. To apply and to obtain the Permanent Visa, the Law in art. 63 establishes that the foreigner must stay 21 continuous months in Ecuador. On this continuity, the Regulation to the Law in art. 84 in the last paragraph, grants the foreigner 90 days to be outside the country within the two years of temporary residence.
For more information, contact Dr. Lina Ulloa at:
Email: uz.asesoresecuador@gmail.com, or uz.servicios@gmail.com
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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What happens to your donations of clothing and household items at Hogar de Esperanza? First and foremost, your donations are provided directly to individuals and families in our community who are most in need. we carefully ensure that each item reaches someone for whom it will make a meaningful difference.
Any additional items that remain after these direct donations are sold in our Esperanza Thrift Shop. All proceeds from sales at the thrift shop go directly back into supporting Hogar de Esperanza’s vital programs and services, continuing our mission to assist those facing poverty, illness, and other challenging situations.
Are you moving soon—whether across town, to another city, or perhaps returning to your home country? Do you have items left over after your moving sale or belongings you simply can’t take with you? Let us help you turn these extra items into powerful support for those in need.
We gladly accept all types of donations. you can drop off your items at the Expat Services Center, located at 9-78 Juan Montalvo, between Bolivar and Gran Colombia, Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 4:30 PM.
We also offer convenient pick-up services for your donations. To schedule a pick-up or inquire further, please contact us—we’re here to make it easy for you to make a difference.
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At Expat Community Ec we know that getting your visa could be a challenge and take away your peace of mind, for that reason you no longer need to go to government offices to obtain your visa, we can do it for you with a POA or do it online.
Leave that process in the hand of experts who have worked for over 10 years with foreigners offering services such as:
-Visas, visa transfers, licenses and cedulas
– Wills and End of Life, Effective Possession of Assets, Execution of Wills, etc.
– Legal representation, Power of Attorneys, Closings, etc.
Our Team:
Luis Urgilés, is a retired judge and former President of the Provincial Court of Justice of Azuay, Master in Administrative Law, Commissioner of the ombudsman’s office in Azuay, Academic advisor and teacher of the masters in constitutional, political and administrative law of the Eloy Alfaro University, District Delegate of the State Attorney General’s Office Azuay, and more.
Indira Urgilés, has held positions as Ecuadorian Central Authority of International Adoptions at MIES (Ministry of Social Inclusion), National Attorney of Adoptions and Legal Status Clarification and Foreign Affairs Specialist. Honest and strong professional skilled in case study, legal interpretation, languages, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, and more.
Karina Urgilés, She has worked for more than 10 years with foreigners, providing visa services, wills, real estate, etc., She is the founder and administrator of Expat Community Ec.
Click here to know more about us: https://expatcommunityec.com/
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In order to buy real estate in Ecuador it is important to know that the purchase can only be made through a Public Deed granted by sellers and buyers in a Notary’s office in Ecuador. After the purchase-sale deed is granted at the Notary’s Office, it must be entered in the Property Registry so that the purchase is registered in the name of the buyers.
It is necessary to be aware that if you want to buy real estate, a private contract won’t work even if you have witnesses signing with the buyers and sellers since the law establishes that the only valid document that demonstrates an act of purchase and sale of real estate or a vehicle is through a public deed in the case of real estate; and, contract in the case of vehicles, granted in any Notary of Ecuador.
If you need more information, please contact Dr. Lina Ulloa or Attorney Jose Zamora at the following email addresses:
uz.asesoresecuador@gmail.com
uz.servicios@gmail.com
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