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An interesting Hostel located walking distance to downtown Cotacachi.

This Hostel has been closed for 2 years and would like some TLC to blossom to it’s full potential.

Two businesses are in operation on the street level of this building.

The first floor entrance is the lobby, second level has 11 bedrooms with private bathrooms.

The 3rd level has 2 bedrooms with a shared bathroom. Furnished –

Additional land at back of the Hostal is part of the purchase.

The building and land have entrances from two major streets.

Plenty of room for expansion if you decide to add a kitchen and dining room. Also the existing 2 businesses could be converted.

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Price: $160,000

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Micky Enright Real Estate Agent
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10 de Agosto #10-64
Cotacachi, Ecuador
Local Cell: 087558194

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The farm is owned by an Ecuadorian and located just minutes from Cotacachi – you could easily walk into town.

Business has been active and usually produces 100’s chickens every 30 days.

Everything is in place and owner will train. Profitable business.

Not interested in operation the operation of a chicken farm? This beautiful piece of property has the potential for building a single family home or several homes to sell.

Great views of Cotacachi and located in an upcoming area.

Land is almost 2 Hectares or approximately 4 acres

$250,000 – Operate as a chicken farm – training included

$200,000 – Owner will totally clear the land for your future building.

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Micky Enright Real Estate Agent
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10 de Agosto #10-64
Cotacachi, Ecuador
Local Cell: 087558194

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3 months, non-renewable.

That’s how long you get on a tourist visa when you enter Ecuador with only your American/Canadian/European passport.

And then we’re told we can only be in Ecuador for 90 days per year as a tourist.

Bull sh*t.

Truth is, once in Ecuador towards the end of your initial 90 day stay, you can extend your time for 3-6 months with a 12-9 Turismo-Comercio (Tourism-Comerce) Visa paying $230 at any of the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Ministry of Foreign Relations) Offices throughout Ecuador.

How to get 6 instead of 3 months?

From what I’ve seen, it helps a lot to show more money (at least $5000) on the print out of your bank account they ask for when applying. Also, specifically ask for a 6 month extension in the solicitation letter they ask you to write.

Now, what really happens if you OVERSTAY your visa?

Well, I’m not proud of it, but I overstayed my visa last year, in 2010, by 9 months.

When I left I paid the same $250 fine I would have paid if I left one day past my visa expiration. I was also told I could not re-enter Ecuador for 9 months without getting a visa in a consulate prior to arrival.

I didn’t test it. I came back a few months ago, almost exactly 9 months after I left (I had some things to do in China).

This week, in the immigration office of Guayaquil, a city on the southern coast of Ecuador, I confirmed the rumor was true that as of this year Ecuador has abolished the fine for foreigners overstaying their visas.

No more fine.

Not even a slap on the hand.

Just show up at the airport and CHAO.

The only sanction is that you can not re-enter for 9 months without getting a visa prior to coming back.

Of course, I recommend staying legal if you can, it just makes life simpler, but the choice is yours now that you know what really happens.

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Gated community with 5 houses built and 5 lots available for a total of 10 homes. Resale homes are priced for under $100,000.

Building lots range from $14,000 to $20,000. Underground utilities, city and local water.

Security night guard at $50 per month per home. Yard work at $20 per month.

Area has continued growth and 5 minutes to town by taxi. Road improvements scheduled for 2012.

Subject property has 2 bedrooms with bathroom on the first floor and master suite with private bath on the second floor. Furnished.

For More Information Please Contact:

Micky Enright Real Estate Agent
[email protected]
10 de Agosto #10-64
Cotacachi, Ecuador
Local Cell: 087558194

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