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For more than a year, a team of Expats, Cuencanos, and medical professionals has been developing the Cuenca Care Foundation (CCF)—a high-quality, medically supervised, bilingual home health care and support service for the Cuenca area. Planned services include post-surgical care, companionship and assistance with activities of daily living, palliative and hospice care, emergency call button services, and educational seminars of interest to seniors.

Based on guidance from the Ministry of Health and our legal advisors, CCF expects to receive incorporation as a community-supported non-profit foundation in late May, with services launching in Q4, 2026.
Significant foundational work has already been completed, including the development of nursing procedures and protocols; identification of required equipment and supplies; partnerships with local nursing schools; selection of an accounting team and client management and nurse scheduling software; and a successful initial fundraising campaign. This early support has validated strong demand for our services, particularly within the Expat community.

CCF is now seeking applications for its Executive Director. Working closely with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will provide visionary leadership; oversee day-to-day operations; ensure regulatory compliance; build community partnerships; and advance the Foundation’s mission and strategic goals. In collaboration with a consulting Medical Advisor, the Executive Director will recruit, manage, and support a growing team that will include a Director of Nursing, a Director of Client Relations (social worker), an office manager, and nursing supervisors, auxiliary nurses, and home care providers.
During its first year, CCF’s clients will primarily be Expats. In years two and three, services will expand to support Cuencano families caring for elderly relatives.

Qualifications

Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business or Non-Profit Management preferred
• Minimum of five years of senior leadership experience in healthcare or non-profit settings
• Experience in home health or community-based care preferred
• Experience working with both Expat and Cuencano communities strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, budgeting, and organizational development, ideally in start-up or early-stage organizations

Skills & Attributes

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal, team-building, communication, and public-speaking skills
• Cultural sensitivity and experience in diverse or international environments
• Visionary, collaborative leadership style with a strong commitment to community health

Working Conditions

• Based in Cuenca, Ecuador, with regular local travel
• Occasional evening and weekend commitments
• Flexible, mission-driven work environment requiring a proactive, problem-solving approach

Salary

• Competitive with small, local Ecuadorian foundations, with annual increases aligned with organizational growth

How to Apply

Please submit a résumé, a cover letter outlining your qualifications and vision for home health care in Cuenca, and three professional references to:
President of the Board, Cuenca Care Foundation: info@cuencacarefoundation.org
All applicants will receive a response.

Application deadline: May 20, 2026

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.

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!

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

isabel4300mosquera@gmail.com

0999603663

ecuadorexpatvisas.com

If you have completed or are about to complete 21 months with the Temporary Visa, you are now eligible to apply for the permanent residence visa, one of the most important requirements is:

Not having left Ecuador for more than 90 days during the 21-month period of your Temporary Visa, these 90 days may have been used continuously or discontinuously.

For more information contact:

DR. LINA ULLOA
uz.asesoresecuador@gmail.com
uz.servicios@gmail.com

UZ Asesores Ecuador
Ecuador Cía. Ltda.
Ave. José Peralta 1-119 and  Ave. 12 de Abril – Acrópolis Building – Office #312
410 3588

www.facebook.com/UZasesor/es – UZ Asesores Ecuador CIA. LTDA.

Punto de Encuentro Parque Iberia has one of the best Fish and Chips along with Shrimp and Chips.

Specialties, are Fish and Chips and Shrimp and Chips. They are lightly battered  to perfection. The chips are thinly sliced potatoes fried to make perfect chips. We are invested in only quality to ensure the flavors of our specialties have the makings of something very special for you to enjoy.

Beer battered Fish with Chips & side of coleslaw                    $7.50
Shrimp and Chips ( Coconut or Breaded) & Side of coleslaw   $7.50

We also serve:
Seafood Pasta  $8.50
Shrimp  Pasta   $8.50
Linguine Pomodoro $5.00
Linguine Bolognese  $8.50
Chicken Alfredo  $7.50
Pasta Carbonara  $7.50
3 Fish Tacos with fries  $7.50
Fish Sandwich with fries  $7.50

Want something lighter:
Cheeseburger $2.50
Double Cheeseburger  $4.50
Pernil Sandwich $2.00
Tacos of chicken, beef or pork $1.00  each
Fries  $1.50
If you want to enjoy a meal at home like my husband and I do  Delivery available daily 3PM to6PM.  (Plus delivery charge)

For Delivery: WhatsApp or call Rafael at 593 099 809 1999

If you want to visit our restaurant our address is: Francisco de Quevedo Y Luis De Gongora we’re on bus line 22and 5 from El Centro.

Restaurant Hours of Operation :
12:00PM to 10 Pm    Tuesday –Saturday
12:00PM-6PM               Sundays
12:00 PM to 7 PM.          Monday

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

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!

By purchasing from D’Ellas Bakery, you support financial independence for women and their families!

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

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/

We make the visa and cedula process easy. Our services also include visa transfers, citizenship, document translations and assisting you in obtaining all required documents from the USA.

Our focus is on customer service; we do this by:

1. Responding to your inquiries within 24 hours.

2. Providing our terms and conditions upfront.

3. Providing clarity as to the responsibilities of each party.

4. Our fees are indicated at the beginning of our communications; the only additional fees are governmental and notary service, which are market based.

5. We will provide translation services and any required power of attorney(s) forms at no additional cost to you.

6. You will be transported to any required meeting, from your apartment and back, at no additional cost to you.

7. When your documents and credentials are reviewed and approved, they will be submitted promptly, with no delays.

8. If we make a mistake, it will be at our expense, not yours.

Now Open in Challuabamba — OptiMax
An English-speaking optometrist you can trust
Clear, comfortable vision is essential to daily life and peace of mind. At OptiMax, we are pleased to offer professional, attentive eye care in a calm and welcoming environment.
Conveniently located in Plaza Comercial Tutti, Challuabamba, OptiMax is a newly opened optometry practice serving the community with care, courtesy, and personal attention.
Now open from 16 April
Location: Plaza Comercial Tutti, upper second floor
Calle de los Qitus y Del Bombero
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday
9:00–13:00 and 15:00–20:00
Telephone: 0939500066
Whether you need a routine eye examination or professional advice about your vision, you will be received with kindness, respect, and clear communication in English.
OptiMax — professional vision care with comfort, confidence, and personal attention.

According to current regulations, investments for Investor Visas in CD Banks, Real Estate, or Corporations must be at least equivalent to 100 times the basic salary of a worker in Ecuador. This year, the basic salary is $482, therefore, the minimum investment for any of the three options will be $48,200. If the investment does not meet this minimum, the applicant will not be eligible for a two-year temporary residence visa in this category.

Similarly, for investment substitutions, the investment amount must be adjusted to the current minimum investment amount.

For any questions or concerns regarding this information or any other immigration categories, please contact Dr. Lina Ulloa, an immigration attorney with over 20 years of experience.

info@liveinecuador.com
uz.asesoresecuador@gmail.com
uz.servicios@gmail.com