October 4th is World Animal Day! Help us celebrate as FAAN works to build the most modern shelter in Ecuador “The greatness of a nation
Homeowners insurance (or home & contents insurance) is available in Ecuador. But, it’s likely to be a little different from what you’re used to. This
If you are a 65+ year old expat with temporary or permanent residency in Ecuador, you are eligible for certain benefits. But, sometimes there can
Lately, I’ve found myself doing more traveling. It seems to be that time of year for many of us wanting to take advantage of better
The beauty of colonial architecture surrounded by rippling rocky rivers and mountain views whichever way you turn. A wealth of cultural and culinary offerings. Affordable,
Before I moved to Latin America I was living in Barcelona, where a huge expat population, a functioning postal system, and Amazon books made it
2022 has been a very big year for YapaTree. Sales of our discount card have been steadily increasing each month and we’ve increased the total
Water is life in many forms. Because of that, humans stopped roaming tens of thousands of years ago to settle near sources of water. From
I’ll confess that this article and the accompanying video were an accident. My friends, Guillaume and Romina, and I had been planning a trip to
The screwball comedy “It Had to Be You” will open the season on September 23. Like so many expats, the founders of Azuay Community Theatre
One Friday afternoon, with a friend visiting from Ambato, we decided to head to Cuenca’s New Cathedral and climb the seemingly-endless staircase to arrive at
“Hun, does Airbnb provide refunds?” This was my question to Michelle as we entered the 13th day of the 2022 strike led by some of
President Lasso announced the Galapagos nature reserve will increase by 60,000 square kilometers in what he considers may become the largest conservation debt swap to
Ecuador’s Minister of Health, Ximena Garzón confirmed that vaccination certificates obtained abroad would be accepted in Ecuador. The ministry later confirmed that foreign vaccination certificates
New requirements are now in force when entering Ecuador. From 30th August 2021, a Traveler Health Declaration (Declaración de Salud del Viajero) is required to
An expat staple in Cuenca, Common Grounds is a family restaurant and sports bar that hosts multiple events throughout the week. The balcony provides a
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The Kolibri Restaurant opens its doors at the Carvallo Hotel to offer guests exquisite and delicious meals with the concept of “Signature Cuisine” by Chef Arlene Meneces.
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