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President Noboa Full Speech 10 Jan 2024 (English)
President Noboa gave a detailed interview to Radio Canela focusing on Ecuador's recent security issues. The original interview in Spanish can be heard at Radio...
Escape to Cuenca: Guide to Finding Short-Term Rentals
If you're planning a trip to Cuenca, Ecuador, you're in for a treat. This charming city nestled in the Andes Mountains is a popular destination for tourists...
Free & Low Cost Advertising for Cuenca Businesses
As part of YapaTree's commitment to the local business community, we provide a range of free & low cost advertising solutions. These are specifically designed...
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14 Deals in 14 Days [Brochure Explainer]
We've just released a physical brochure featuring "14 Deals in 14 Days". The purpose is to highlight a small selection of the many deals available on the...
Santa Marianita - Ultimate Guide
Whilst Santa Marianita has been famous in kitesurfing circles for quite a few years, it's only recently started to emerge as a popular destination for expats...
Landlords & Owners Can Now Upload Properties
YapaTree (previously GringoTree) has been helping expats find their new property to rent or buy for over 10 years. But, this is the first time we've had the...
Cuenca Grocery Shopping Options: Compare & Lower Your Cost of Living
One of the main reasons expats decide to move to Ecuador is the lower cost of living. Monthly expenses, including food costs, are generally significantly less...
Guide to Assisted Living in Cuenca, Ecuador
Editor’s Note: This is the first contribution by Alicia Erickson. Alicia provides an abundance of practical, first-hand information in this article through her...
Quench Your Thirst with these Typical Ecuadorian Beverages
If you have ever been to Ecuador, you're aware of the astounding variety of fruit juices available on street corners and in the mercados and you've hopefully...
Introducing Zero Service Fee Tourist Visa Extensions
Many travelers & expats-to-be find their initial allowance of 90 days in Ecuador is simply not enough. Perhaps you've fallen in love with Ecuador and have...
Foreign Vaccination Certificates Now Accepted in Ecuador
Ecuador's Minister of Health, Ximena Garzón confirmed that vaccination certificates obtained abroad would be accepted in Ecuador. The ministry later confirmed...
How to get a Cedula in Cuenca (2021 Guide)
We've had numerous readers reaching out to us asking about the process for obtaining a cedula in Cuenca, Ecuador. We already have a popular article on the...
GringoTree's New Management
You've probably noticed a recent surge in activity on GringoTree. This is no accident. GringoTree is under new management! Who is now running GringoTree?...
Do I need health insurance for my visa?
Unfortunately, the answer to this question is more nuanced than it really should be. This has led to some confusion amongst expats, and even lawyers and...
Traveler Health Declaration now required prior to boarding
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...
New Supermaxi opens in Cuenca & Megamaxi announced
Ecuador's supermarket giant, Supermaxi has opened its newest store in the Challuabamba neighborhood in Cuenca, Ecuador. This comes on the back of their...
10 Rarer Fruits of Ecuador
Custard Apple 1. Custard Apple / Cherimoya The Cherimoya ( Annona cherimola ) probably originated in the Andes of South America and is very easily available...
What Do You Know About Your Retirement Benefits In Ecuador?
If you’re 65 or older and looking for an incentive to retire overseas, take a look at what Ecuador can offer you. Unlike Panama’s Pensionado program, which is...
One Year After Disastrous Earthquake, Canoa Looks Forward
It’s been a year since the enormous devastation struck the Ecuadorian coast causing hundreds of deaths and injuries, massive destruction and the uprooting of...
Fundacion Hearts of Gold Succeeds in GlobalGiving’s Accelerator, Becomes Recognized Partner of GlobalGiving
The Hearts of Gold Foundation overwhelmingly surpassed its 19-day fundraising challenge at the end of March to become a recognized partner into the world’s...
New Tourism Routes Will Help You Discover More Of Cuenca
Cuenca is known in Ecuador and abroad, for its cultural and historical attractions, as well as its rich craftsmanship. To strengthen the promotion of these...
Foundation of Cuenca Fiesta Event Schedule
Celebrate The Founding Of The City of Cuenca! This year, Cuenca celebrates the official 460 th anniversary of its founding by the Spanish on April 12. Cuenca’s...
Mansión Alcázar: Elegance and Class in the Heart of Cuenca
A restored colonial mansion transformed into a luxurious boutique hotel, Mansión Alcázar, previously known as “Casa Cordero”, is a beautiful example of...
Times Have Changed! Why Guayaquil Is Not To Be Missed
Beginners Guide to Guayaquil The boardwalks of Simón Bolívar and Salado, the illuminated multicoloured fountains, to the iguanas that casually crawl through...
Busted! Top 3 Equator Line Tricks Debunked
At the “middle of the world,” there’s long been a few tests to prove the truth of its position. But are they fact or fiction? Phil Wild debunks a few fan...
Get Ripped Off, Be Offensive And More Advice For New Expats
You finally made it. You’re a foreigner . . . in a foreign land. So now what? This article was originally published on by Jerry Jones from "The Culture Blend"...
3 Steps To An Amazing Expat Experience
As an expat, you get to choose between being miserable — because, guaranteed, nothing in your new life will work as it did before — and enjoying the marvel of...
An A-Z Guide to Ecuador's Most Common Produce
Photo Credit: A.Davey Have you ever wondered what that incredibly strange-looking, supposedly-edible thing at your neighborhood market is? Or wandered into a...
When's the Best Time To Visit the Galapagos Islands?
If you're like most people on the planet, you have a secret -- or not so secret -- list of places you want to travel. The Galapagos Islands are on many...