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Details about the Condos

    The condos are located in the heart of downtown Cotacachi, within a block of the main square. There are a multitude of shops, restaurants, 2 open markets, a bus station, and banks within easy walking distance. Taxis are cheap and plentiful. There is street parking just outside the condos.     All four of these high-end condos feature a modern, spacious, fully equipped kitchen, open dining and living room areas, and spacious bedrooms with ample closet space. Each condo has a private Master Bathroom, and a second Full Guest Bathroom. All the condos have a television, and 10 meg internet/Wi-Fi access.     The rooftop terrace is open to all guests, with a grill, propane stove, dining area,...

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Our Condo Purchase in Cotacachi

    In 2016, my husband saw an ad in a newsletter online for a ‘Condo For Sale’ in Cotacachi. After contacting the lawyer handling the sale, we learned that this was a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, unfinished condo located on the third floor of a building with a commercial business located on the ground floor. The views from every window were terrific! We put down a deposit the next day, planning to use the condo for a turnkey short-term rental, and staying there several times a year ourselves.     The sale was completed in August of 2017. When we went to see the finished condo, we fell in love! There was also access to a rooftop, with a...

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Why We Love Cotacachi

    We first visited Ecuador in 2012. On that visit, we went south to Guayaquil and Salinas. In 2015 we returned to Ecuador, staying in Quito. We took a one-day-tour of the surrounding areas, which included Cotacachi. This small mountain town captured our hearts immediately! We loved the scenic views at every turn – low-lying clouds, the rolling mountainous farmland, the vibrant culture, the shops and restaurants. Cotacachi has a warm, relaxed, welcoming feel. The children are beautiful, the locals pleasant and friendly. Much of the architecture is quite old and beautiful. It is a community with a long and colorful history.

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