Embassy of Ecuador in Washington D.C., tel. in U.S. (202) 234-7200; fax (202) 667-3482; website: www.ecuador.org.
U.S. Embassy in Quito, tel. (593) 2256-2890; fax (593) 2250-2052; website:www.usembassy.org.ec.
Hospital Voz Andes, tel. (593) 2226-2142 or (593) 2226-2143.
Hospital Metropolitano, tel. (593) 2226-1520 or, for emergencies (593) 2226 5020.
Monte Sinai Hospital, Miguel Cordero 6-111 y Avenida Solano, Cuenca; tel. (593) 7288-5595.
Acosta Fausto with the firm Barro Viejo for information about “earth homes,” tel. (593) 237-4258. Though these architects do beautiful work, they speak little English.
Arq. Zheny Avila and Ivan Vasquez, specializing in remodeling and new construction. They’ve done a few jobs for IL readers, and have gotten excellent marks, tel. (593) 7 288-8881; email: obrasvya@etapaonline.net.ec.
Maria del Carmen Cevallos has handled many real estate transactions for IL readers, and we’ve received excellent feedback. Very reasonable rates , tel. (593) 2 255-4193; e-mail: mccv@interactive.net.ec.
Bruce Horowitz, Pax & Horowitz Abogados, English-speaking lawyer, tel. (593) 2 222-2057; e-mail: bruceh@ph.com.ec; website: www.ph.com.ec.
Roberto Moreno spends most of his time in Manta (see below), but has an office in Quito as well. Moreno di Donato Law Firm: Diego de Almagro N34-12 y Avenida de los Shyris Edificio Torrenova 6to piso, Tel. (593-2)2568207, Fax (593-2)2568208 e-mail: roberto@morenodidonato.com , Cell (5939) 9708798
Dr. Nelson Idrovo y Dra. Grace Velastegui, a young husband and wife team who has received excellent marks from IL readers. They have become our specialists in matters of immigration, real estate and importation. They probably handle more visa applications for IL readers than any other firm in Ecuador. Great results. Tel. (593) 7 284-2225; cell: (593) 9 611-0451; e-mail: gracevelastegui@yahoo.com .
Dr. Adriano Vintimilla, perhaps Cuenca’s most influential attorney, recommended by the U.S. consulate. He’s at Gran Colombia 8-17 in Cuenca. Tel. (593) 7 283-1600; e-mail: avintlex@agilweb.net
Elena Arias is a legal assistant based in Guayaquil who can help with property purchases in Guayaquil and along the coast. Tel. (593) 4 283-0767; fax (593) 4 230-5940; email: elena.portes@amrop-ecuador.com.
Roberto Moreno spends most of his time in Manta, helping foreign investors with legal issues such as buying real state, incorporating a company, and obtaining a visa.
Moreno di Donato Law Firm: Avenida M3 y Calle 24 Edificio Fortaleza oficina 3, Tel. (593-5) 2613764, Fax (593-2) 2613460, e-mail: roberto@morenodidonato.com , Cell (5939) 9708798
Dr. Guillermo Poma, real estate services, Colon 15- 39 y 18 de Noviembre (two doors down from the Post Office), Loja, tel. (593) 7 256-0773.
Clave Real Estate (Gonzalo Vela). Av. 10 de Agosto 7080 y Amazonas, tel. (593) 2 246-4140; e-mail: vela@andinanet.net; website: www.ecuainternet.com.
CuencaRealEstate.com (Kathy González). Tel. (593) 9 450-0325; e-mail: Kathy@CuencaRealEstate.com ; website: www.CuencaRealEstate.com .
EcuadorProperties.com (Mike Sager). Tel. (593) 9 1142354; e-mail: redwulf3@juno.com ; website: www.EcuadorProperties.com.
Jorge Loor for properties in and around Crucita Tel. (593) 5 263-3202; cell: (593) 9 979-1137; e-mail: jorge@crucita.com; website: www.crucita.com .
Ecuadorean Coastal Properties, Richard Parker, aica0203@yahoo.com , website: www.ecuadoreancoastalproperties.com , Tel. 011-593-8525-1641. Also in Canoa, Bahia de Caraquez, Guayaquil, and Playas.
Jafannie Karla and Mark Rocchio, tel. (593) 9 309-6359; e-mail: jkarla@fairpoint.net, website: www.ecuadorcentralcoastproperties.com.
Vilcabamba Real Estate (Larry Evans). Tel. (593) 9 178-3113; e-mail: larry@accessents.com .
These websites provide a good overview of the real estate market around Ecuador.
Corporacion de Promocion de Exportaciones e Inversiones (CORPEI) the export promotion bureau in Quito, tel. (593) 2 223-6506; website: www.corpei.org.
Ecuadorian Customs Corporation in Guayaquil, tel. (593) 4 248-0640; fax: (593) 4 248-8894.
U.S. Customs Service, website: www.customs.ustreas.gov or order publications by phone , tel. (317) 290-3149, ext. 102; fax: (317) 290-3046.
Foreign Trade Council in Quito , tel. (593) 2 223-9258; fax: (593) 2 254-3897; e-mail: comexi@uio.satnet.net ; website: www.comexi.org .
BDO Stern International (Rolf Stern, President) can act as a tax consultant, market researcher, and business advisor, tel. (593) 2 254-4263; fax: (593) 2 250-4477; e-mail: rstern@mcs.com.ec ; website: www.bdo-ecuador.com .
Ecuadorian-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Miami, tel. (305) 539-0010; fax: (305) 539-8001; website: www.ecuachamber.com .
Ecuadorian-American Chamber of Commerce in Quito , tel (593) 2 250-7450; e-mail: rmino@ecamcham.com ; website: www.ecamcham.com.
Washington, D.C. Embassy of Ecuador , tel. (202) 234-7200, Fax: (202) 667-3482: website: www.ecuador.org .
Ecuadorian Government Trade Office in New York, tel. (212) 808-0170; fax: (212) 808-0188.
U.S. Embassy in Quito, tel. (593) 2 256-2890; fax: (593) 2 250-2052; website: www.usembassy.org.ec .
Deloitte & Touche, tel. (593) 2 224-6095 ; webiste : www.dttus.com.
Price Waterhouse del Ecuador , tel. (593) 2 256-2288; website: www.pwc.com .
Ecuador Ministry of Tourism, tel. (593) 2 250-7559; e-mail: mtur1@ec-gov.net ; website: www.vivecuador.com .
Papallacta, two hours east of Quito at thermal springs, tel. (593) 2255-7850; e-mail: papallac@ecnet.ec; website: www.papallacta.com.ec.
Atamari Hote, a thatched-roof paradise built on a high cliff jutting about 300 feet into the sea near Isla de la Plata, tel. (593) 5269-0780; fax (593) 5269-0154, e-mail: apartec@uio.satnet.net.
Altimira Hotel, beautiful gardens and sea views in the Manabi province, tel. (593) 2222-8470; fax (593)2250-8369.
Hosteria Alandaluz near Puerto Rico serves organic meals and is right on the beach, tel (593) 5260-4173 or (593) 5223-7583; fax (593) 5252-5671; e-mail: alandalu@interactive.net.ec or alandulu@gye.satnet.net; website: www.alandaluz.com.
Ramada, situated directly on the new Malecón (boardwalk), Malecon y Orellana; tel. (593) 4256-5555.
Sheraton Four Point, Av. Constitucion, Plazadel Sol, tel. (593) 4269-1888. Great hotel and fantastic restaurant. Most convenient to airport.
Hampton Inn, Nueve de Ocubre 432 y Baquerizo Moreno, tel. (593) 4256-6700. Located in the newly restored downtown section, it's the best bet for strolling and shopping.
Hotel Contintental, Chile y avenida Diez de Agosto, tel (593) 4232-9270. This traditional downtown hotel fronts the Parque de las Iguanas; a must-see in Guayaquil. Excellent restaurant and the giant iguanas provide for some great photo opportunities.
Ali Shungu, tel. (593) 6292-0750; e-mail: alishungu@uio.telconet.net; website: www.alishungo.com. A great place from which to explore Otavalo.
Hosteria La Mirage is a luxury property listed in the Chateau and Relais guid. It is north west of Otavalo, tel. (593) 6291-5237; fax (593) 6291-5065
Hotel Alameda Real, tel. (593) 2256-2345. A string quartet plays in the lobby in the afternoons.
Café Cultura, Robles 513 & Reina Victoria, tel. (593)2222-4271; fax (593)2250-4078; e-mail: info@cafecultura.com; website: www.cafecultura.com. Located in downtown Quito, this is a good starting point for walking and exploring.
Hotel Sebastian, tel. (593)2222-2400; fax (593)2222-2500. Great value, and boasts an excellent vegetarian restaurant.
Hosteria Rumipamba de las Rosas is a converted Hacienda with beautiful gardens south of Latacunga, tel. (593)3272-6128; fax (593)3272-7103.
Hotel Santa Lucia, Borrero 8-44 y Sucre, tel. (593)7282-8000 or (593)7284- 2443; e-mail: stlucia@etapa.com.ec; e-mail: info@SantaLuciaHotel.com. Recommended downtown option in a beautifully restored colonial.
Hotel Carvallo, Gran Colombia 9-52 y Benigno Malo; tel. (593)7283-2063; e-mail: hotelcarvallo@etapaonline.net.ec; website: www.hotelcarvallo.com. The most luxurious downtown option.
Hotel Inca Real, tel. (593)7823-636; fax (593)840-699; e-mail: incareal@cue.sat.net. Class and affordability in Cuenca's historic district.
Hostal Macondo, Tarqui 11-64 y Lamar, tel. (593)7284-0697 or (593)7283-0836; e-mail: macondo@cedei.org. An expat-owned, great budget-minded alternative downtown.
Hostal Chordeleg, Gran Colombia 11-15 y General Torres (esq.), tel. (593) 7282-2536 or 282-4611; e-mail: hostalfm@etapa.com.ec. Another good budget choice downtown.
Hosteria Uzhupud sits on the Paute River north east of Cuenca and encompasses an entire cobbled, colonial village, tel. (593)7250-339; fax (593)7250-373.
Jardin Escondido, the only recommended hotel in Vilcabamba village, less than one block from the square. Newly remodeled in 2004, with pool, Jacuzzi, and excellent restaurant, tel. (593)7258-0281; e-mail: quintacontenta@yahoo.com.
Hotel Izhcayluma, has the valley's most commanding view from its restaurant, e-mail: info@izhcayluma.com; website: www.izhcayluma.com.
Madre Tierra Hostería and Spa, tucked high on a hill overlooking the Vilcabamba Valley with Jacuzzi, steam, mud baths, tel. (593)7258-0269 or (593)7258-0687; e-mail: HMTierra@easynet.net.ec; website: www.madretierra1.com.