An Expat Talks about Living in Cotacachi, Ecuador
What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?
Cotacachi
How long have you lived there?
15 months
What activities, clubs and organizations would you recommend to newcomers to help them meet others?
There are several restaurants frequented by US expats ... Serendipity, Solid Rock, D'Anitas - go there to get the latest gossip and information about housing, rentals, etc.
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In terms of religious, racial, economic and cultural diversity, are the people of this city or town diverse? Are they accepting of differences? Describe.
About 1/3 of the local residents are Indigenous, still wearing their traditional dress.
What are the main industries in this city? What types of career opportunities commonly exist? How do most people find new jobs?
Leather goods
In general, what are peoples' priorities in this city? For example, do lives revolve around work, family, socializing, sports, etc.?
Cotacachi, as most towns in the Andes, is a craft village with high quality leather goods available in almost 100 shops on 'Leather Street.'
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If a friend of yours was thinking of moving to this city or town from far away, what other advice would you give them.
Be sure that you can adjust to small town living.