'Echoes of Ecuador: Tales from the Trail

 Cotacachi is one of my favorite places to visit. There is so much to see and so much of what I love is right in the heart of this beautiful little town, rich in heritage, culture and amazing finds of all kinds.  Cotacachi's Hollywood Sign by Daniel Bozza  As you enter the town limits, you are treated to this Hollywood like sign up on the hill. This is the town where leather goods are made. Many bargains are made here at this artistic town. This is Catredral La Matriz de Nuestra Señora de La Concepcion or Immaculate Conception Church, is  in the center of town where many activities are held. One of the most attended festivals is that of the celebration of Inti Raymi (Fiesta of the Sun)  According to retired resident and historian, David Sasaki ;  It is a tradition that dates back to pre-Hispanic times in the Andes. The commemoration is related to the end of an agricultural cycle, for which nature is thanked with products for the 10 months of planting. The Spanish and the Catholic C

If you were to look at my socials lately, you would notice that there is a lot of travel back and forth to Ecuador. Yes, I am the president of a touring agency, yes, I have family who lives here who I love, and yes I love Ecuador, but the not so glamorous reason for my travel to Ecuador is a financial one. Medical treatment here is a fraction of the cost in the US. So when I needed my 3rd implant, I had to say no to my dentist in the states, whose asking price is over 10k!! My very expensive grill has cost me over 30k & I didn't want to pay out more than I needed to. Enough is enough! I recently had to cough up over 4k for my son's root canal. 😬 It's a bit much! A root canal alone in Ecuador is less than half. For 4k, you could have your treatment, medication, recover, relax and tour! Why not use your money in the best way possible?  I decided to take that route for the 1st time in December 2023 with a bone restoration surgery.  It was a tough proce