Yana Pamba – Cotacachi Real Estate
Aug 5th, 2011 by Gary
Quichua is the language of the Indigenous population in the Ecuadorian Andes and Pamba means plain or place. For example our old hacienda is called “Rosaspamba” or the place of roses.
Yana Pamba or “Black Plain” is on the outskirts of our favorite village near Cotacachi’s entrance and this symbol.
To reach Cotacachi, one comes off the Pan Am Highway and winds down this deep ravine and back up. It is easy to suspect that the name Yana Pamba is derived from this black, rich soil.
At the top of the ravine, Yana Pamba sits with a terrific pastoral view back toward the Pan Am Highway and of…
Mt. Cotacachi.
View of Cotacachi from Yana Pamba.
A reader sent this note describing what’s going on for the first residents in Yana Pamba. Here is their house.
We are enjoying being the only residents of Yana Pamba for now, but are really looking forward to the community. Walls are going up on lot #11.
I don’t know their names, but they are the couple from Cuenca that had to sell their apartment first before they could move here. I counted a total of 38 workers today, but I probably missed a couple since they are working in and out of houses. There are 18 just working on the walls on lot #11. It is a real process to watch!
Lot #10 they are putting in the rebar mats and the vertical rebar.
Lot #7 the plastering is done, there is a crew of 5 finishing up the roof and a crew of 4 inside working on getting the rest of the floor ready to pour the final concrete.
John’s house on lot #4 and Jorge’s house on lot #14 are just sitting today. All the workers are concentrating on lots #7, 10 and 11.
As far as Spanish, Susan and I have been taking lessons. We have a lot to learn. We think it will probably take a year or so until we can be considered even reasonably fluent, but we get by even now. I had a head start since I had to speak some Spanish working as an Emergency Room RN in Southern California. We determined that we would definitely learn Spanish after meeting so many people in the hospital as patients who had lived for 10-20 years in the U.S. and still did not speak a word of English.
Re the Intag Property: Susan and I have not “bought the farm”. We are still alive and kicking. Seriously, though, we are buying the property in Cuellaje. It is extremely dark, fertile soil. It doesn’t need to be irrigated, there is enough rain for the crops. Our property will be approximately 10 acres, with approximately 3 acres cultivated organically. There are probably close to 25 avocado trees on the property, plus banana trees, etc. We have approximately 1000 front feet on the river Christo Pamba. It is fast, clean and beautiful. There are trout in the water and if we weren’t vegetarians we would probably be able to catch fish for dinner. Our only problem with the purchase of the property has been getting the money transferred to the bank here. We are still working on that. Hopefully, by Monday or Tuesday of this next week we should be able to complete the purchase. There are other properties available in Intag, probably not as beautiful as ours, but my feeling is that it is a great place for a farm.
They will be building a new road both from Otaval-Cotacachi area and also from Quito.
When that happens prices are going to shoot up there. It is such a beautiful place, but a little difficult to get to, especially in rainy season. We are paying $30,000 for the property and it includes a 2 year old house that has never been lived in. It has electricity and water and a 30 foot deep septic tank that has never been used. The kitchen has not been finished so we will have to do that. Shouldn’t take much. We will probably finish everything on the house and then rent it for part of the time. There are American and English volunteers that stay for several weeks at a time who would live to have a place like that to stay. The house is 5 kilometers (3 miles) outside of town, so approximately a 1 hour walk to town, although there is a shortcut that will make that a little faster.
Our pond is completed and the fish and plants are in. The gardener insists that we don’t need a filtration system, that it will reach a balance on its own. We’ll see how that goes. If we have to we will order a filter system from the U.S. He has put a lot of ponds in, so he may be right. I’m a little skeptical. I’ll include a couple of pictures of that with this e-mail. Lee and Susan
I found these notes on construction and building very interesting…it is wonderful seeing people and their houses being built in this delightful area!
Gary
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See Otavalo and Cotacachi on an Ecuador Export Tour
Ecuador Exports Tour
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Ecuador Exports Tours
An Ecuador export
Ecuador Exports Tours
June 17-21, 2012
August 28 – September 1
Ecuador Exports tour for one $749
Reserve here for a couple $999
The tour starts in Quito. Then you travel to Cotacachi and visit markets and manufacturers in Peguche, Otavalo, San Antonia de Ibarra, Cotacachi, Atuntaki and throughout the province of Imbabura.
Join the Ecuador Export Tour directed by Bonnie Keough who is actively exporting from Ecuador now.
Meet the artists, designers, creators, craftsmen, wholesalers and visit them in their workshops, homes and markets.
Improve the quality of your life, expand your horizons and reduce the tax you pay as you increase asset protection by having an overseas company and overseas income!
Join other like minded souls in Ecuador. Learn how to gain freedom and self fulfillment through an Ecuador export business.
See Ecuador export potential in Ecuador.
In wood products.
In Ecuador’s art.
In jewelry and all types of exports.
This tour goes to the high Andes.
You’ll see products from Zuleta where they create handmade “green” cotton-one-of-a-kind tableware, shirts, specialty items.
Here you see them in hand sewn embroidery from the village of Zuleta. In this Andean community near us hand embroidery has been an important form of artistic expression and adornment for centuries. Andean cultures have long boasted superior textiles, far surpassing those of Europe. The weavers of the Andes could produce material with as many as five hundred two-ply woolen wefts per inch compared to one hundred in Europe.
The women of Zuleta are renowned for unique hand embroidered designs and colors. Their styles are so unique they have become a form of cultural identification.
Flowers are popular in Otavalan sweaters as well. Plus the ladies of Intag make flowers from plant fiber.
On the subject of flowers… you’ll earn how to import through the Rose Club of America.
The wonderful thing about Ecuador is that everything grows here. You often see tropical plants and flowers growing right next to flowers you would normally expect only up north. This is one reason why Ecuador exports are so good.
Roberto Ribadeneira with Ecuador roses. Ecuador roses are among the finest in the world.
As a delegate on the export tour, you’ll learn why flowers from Ecuador are superior to those commonly available. You’ll hear about many opportunities available to those who are interested in exporting Ecuador’s premium flowers.
You’ll travel everyday to see different markets, crafts people and masters who create special products that will make your eyes gleam with delight…both for their uniqueness and attraction.
In addition, over the years we’ve combined this knowledge and experience with contacts in the form of American and European readers who now live and work in Ecuador. Working with them Bonnie and Jean Marie have set up office and business facilities to create an export support service that we can now offer to you.
They have even created a one of a kind post office channel so you can ship goods quickly and safely from Ecuador to the USA or worldwide.
You learn from tour leaders who have practical experience. They will tell you about their shipping experiences and what they have learned from them, good and bad.
Merri and I cooperate with Bonnie and Jean Marie by offering our 180 year old hacienda hotel, Inn Land of the Sun, as a business center for Ecuador export delegates!
Inn Land of the Sun courtyard
Here’s the hotel. This is where Bonnie and Jean conduct the course when not visiting markets. Rooms are only $59 a night + tax and including a full served breakfast… free internet and free calls to the US, Canada and Europe.
Plus Jean Marie provides experienced English-Spanish speaking business people who live in the area who can act as your local backup for the business.
This combination makes it possible for you to have your own Ecuadorian import/export business, which can be run from your home or in your own Ecuadorian hideaway you’ll be able to buy with your extra profits.
Timing for such a business has never been better!
Exporting has already created fortunes for a few sophisticated individuals. Now because of our knowledge, experience and contacts, a special business is available for you. Until recently, operating an overseas business took a great deal of time and effort to start. This is no longer true.
Technology makes it possible to take your business where opportunity is best and allows you to run this business from anywhere in the world.
This tour offers an extra $897 + bonus value. When you enroll in the Ecuador export tour you are entitled to five bonuses, our three $299 emailed courses “Tangled Web How to have an Internet Business course” Self fulfilled how to be a Self Publisher” and “International Business Made EZ”, plus a 52 lesson course on “How to Build Your own Web site and a video from our webmaster David Cross on “How to Use a Website to Generate Income”.
You gain this $897 + value FREE.
In a special advertising arrangement we have with Bonnie and the tour conductors we allow them to offer this $299 emailed course to all delegates FREE. This teaches you how to develop an internet and publishing business that supports your exports.
These courses teach marketing and business theory to enhance your Ecuador export business. Your export tour gives you hands on experience in the actual markets.
You can run your export business from an office or at home! The internet makes this more possible than ever before and at the course we’ll share ideas on how to develop and use your website to enhance sales.
The internet is the Colt 45 of business, the great equalizer. If you choose to have your own import-export business you too can let the internet help your business grow for wealth and freedom.
This internet training is invaluable. You’ll learn how, even as a small business, to find buyers for your products. For example Merri’s and my tiny business is able to rank twice, on the first page of Google for the Phrase “Ecuador Exports”.
Our Tangled Web internet course is normally $299, but is yours free when you enroll in our Ecuador export tour.
The tour’s mission is to help you actually find products that:
#1: Can be sold to easily identified markets.
#2: Can be marked up many times while allowing a fair trade for the indigenous.
#3: Can be imported in a suitcase.
The tour lets you see in a practical way how to achieve the goals we teach in the course.
You learn the problems encountered and how to avoid them. (This alone will save you far more than the course tuition.)
Which products? On the tour you visit carved wood, architectural and decorative woods designs in San Antonio de Ibarra.
Textiles from Otavalo.
Here is one of the vendors in Otavalo photographed by delegates at an Import-Export course.
Religious Santos and Icons from San Antonio de Ibarra
Jewelry from San Goqui.
Paintings from all over Ecuador.
Here is an example of one type of art that a previous course delegate is having made from recycled paper and a metallic paint. Their Reiki symbol line of art is selling as fast as they can get it produced.
Leathers in Cotacachi.
Here are flowers I imported that were grown in Imbabura.
I regularly import roses from Ecuador at a fraction of the price you normally pay. Here I am with 250 roses we had delivered to our home in North Carolina for our own use.
You will visit many of these places and more so you can start your business directly from the tour.
Learn how to enjoy the finest things in life because of international friendships plus how to develop them.
Bonnie and Jean Marie have developed contacts with top Ecuador businessmen, bankers, accountants, attorneys, marketing experts, business consultants, agents all over the country that can help you, large or small, full or part time.
There you have it, valuable contacts and knowledge about timely and fulfilling business opportunities that you can cash in on now. Regardless of whether you want your business to make millions, or just add excitement and adventure in your life, to reduce tax or even live abroad, the Ecuador Export Tour can help you get involved with something you love and turn after tax costs into tax deductible expenses.
Whether you have a successful business, want a part time business for change or as job security, this course can be of enormous value to you.
The $749 is nominal compared to the incredible education you gain and the importance of the knowledge for you and your family’s wealth now.
One delegate who attended our Ecuador export expedition wrote:
“Our business of selling Ecuador products is still going well. We are now appointing Agents across Australia and should have the whole country covered by mid-August. Our initial shops continue to re-order on a regular basis. The best shops seem to re-order every two weeks.
We have also received inquiry to provide buying services for people in a few other countries. So we will be seriously thinking about starting our own brand name to market globally. If successful, it should help many Ecuadorians.”
Another couple who attended this expedition sell the goods they export at flea markets.
They wrote: “Good Evening Gary/Merri. Speaking of a small business, we have opened All American Enterprises, LLC (AAE) which includes selling products from Ecuador at a trade days operation about 200 miles East of Dallas. I don’t know if we are off to a “bang” but we are sure having fun. See attached pictures to include our model Consuella trying to look indigenous.
Please tell Merri we have made profit on our inventory and the big sellers are alpaca silver jewelry and Octovalo alpaca ponchos. We will visit at the end of September and would like to restock to include blankets/ponchos/throws from Hilana. “
Space makes it impossible to explain everything in the course, but I am convinced if you try it, you will find it improves your entire way of life! There has never been a time when the risk of higher tax, greater unemployment and investment dangers were higher in North America , but neither has the opportunity for small businesses abroad been so outstanding.
Here is one of the silver workers we visit.
Another jewelry workshop does interesting work in silver and ostrich eggs!
Todd Smith, another attendee, wrote this:
“Gary recommended a printer in Cotacachi, Ecuador, for me to use to print my photographic greeting cards. I was quite skeptical about doing business in Ecuador, both for the hassle of sending money, shipping the product, and most importantly the quality of the printing. As a photographer, I am quite picky about printing. But, after three years of good experience with Gary, I decided to take another risk and try the printer. The results were outstanding–better than many press jobs I’ve seen in the US, and the price was terrific.
I’ve learned that Gary likes to push his students to try things they thought were too risky. Gary lives on the cutting edge. But, interestingly enough, I don’t think he is really a risk-taker, because his feet are always firmly planted on the ground. I’ve learned over time that I can trust Gary’s thinking, and that he really does come up with some unusual, and very effective, solutions to problems that I’ve tried to solve on my own.
My suggestion is simply to try out Gary. You may have to risk some money, but my experience has been so positive that feel safe in saying that the risk will be well worth it. Of the $1000 or so that I invested , I have earned many thousands in return, and have created a lifestyle for myself that is far more fulfilling than anything I had previously.
I did the import/export course last year in Cotacachi, though I was in Ecuador mainly for photography. While I was there, I met one of Gary’s contacts in the rose business. We went to his plantation and he was very willing to work with any of Gary’s students to export flowers to the US or Canada. He showed us prices that appeared to me as if they would form the basis of a very profitable floral business. He also explained how the flowers are shipped FedEx directly to you, and they are cut fresh before the shipment. This means that the flowers you resell will last much longer than those that have been sitting in a florist’s shop forever. This could be a significant advantage over the competition, and could generate some very satisfied customers. Sincerely, Todd Smith”
Here I am with Todd Smith trying new tailor made Ecuador suits that cost $135 to $200…an excellent Ecuador export.
Expand your borders now! Increase your economic security freedom, independence and success. Gain a fortune, enjoy life more and help those who are less fortunate.
Here is Bonnie Keough who orignally attended the export expedition when Merri and I conducted these tours enjoying an open air breakfast at our hotel Inn Land of the Sun (Formerly El Meson de las Flores), the center of our expeditions. Bonnie wrote:
“My name is Bonnie Keough. In March 2006, I went to Ecuador to attend Gary and Merri’s import/export course.
I was hoping to find items to bring back to the States and sell. I love to travel and was looking for business ideas that would enable me to do that.
I had never been to South America (never even considered it) before so it was an adventure. I didn’t know what to expect, but I had been reading Gary’s newsletter for a while and I was impressed with the Scott’s honesty and integrity. They don’t promise overnight success or try to sell you a business opportunity. They share their wealth of experiences, open doors for you and educate you on the possibilities and opportunities available. It’s up to you to implement what you learn.
I found so much more than high quality products in Ecuador, the people I deal with are kind, hard-working folks who truly appreciate my business and I appreciate their honesty and skills. I have returned to Ecuador 6 more times since my first trip and each time I leave I’m anxious to return.
I always personally select all of the items I sell. By doing this, I’ve learned a lot about quality, prices and sources and I enjoy interacting with the people. But it is hard work and not everyone enjoys that aspect of the business. You will have to decide how much you want to participate.
Don’t expect to find mass produced items in Ecuador. If you have an idea for a product, it is a great place to have items custom made. It’s possible to find high quality labor intensive pieces, such as hand knit sweaters or hand woven rugs, at very reasonable prices.
If you have a genuine interest in pursuing an import business, whether in Ecuador or elsewhere, I’m sure you will benefit from the import course. It’s a great introduction to the country and opportunities available there and provides a background on the nuts and bolts of the business. It opened a doorway to a new life for me.
You tour and the internet course combine theory and practicality…but this is a true expedition! You’ll be having fun as you view products, interview, bargain, meet, search and many will even buy. Those who are just looking for a “classroom experience in a hotel” should not attend. Everyone will be out in the field looking and examining and finding. Bonnie”
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