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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
Rick Snyder
August 1, 2022
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
Editor’s Note: Since revamping our Cuenca Property Platform, we’ve been humbled by the volume of inquiries from renters & buyers. We’re very grateful for the
One of the inevitable developments for many of us as we “gain maturity” (i.e., become “viejitos”) is the onset of different, chronic, health conditions that
“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
This article is a continuation of our Cuenca Volunteer Series. We previously looked at Cuenca volunteer opportunities and today we’re introducing you to local animal
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Since upgrading our Cuenca-based property platform a few months ago, we’ve been a little overwhelmed by the encouragement from renters, buyers, owners & landlords. There’s
Editor’s NoteThis article has been provided by guest contributor, Stephen Vargha. Stephen has put a lot of effort into researching this topic for his new
The Sapara Nation are indigenous people that live in the Amazonian jungles between Ecuador & Peru. They once had a population of over 200,000 but
Among many Sasquatch-like mysteries for Cuenca expats is an IVA refund. Friends whisper about sightings around the campfire but most have never seen one. On top
Renting an apartment in Cuenca can be a confusing and frustrating process. But, most of this comes down to little differences in our expectations. We
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
Many of us with time on our hands feel the itch to lend a hand to Cuenca’s less fortunate but don’t know how to get
Hello and welcome back to Yapa Tree. In this article, I’m going to look through your options when it comes to furnishing a house without
Editor’s NoteThis article was contributed by Rick Snyder. Rick is a long-term resident of Cuenca and has been very generous with his time & effort
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Editor’s Note: Joseph obtained his Professional Visa before the new rule changes came into effect on March 10, 2022. We suggest obtaining up-to-date visa information
Editor’s Note: This is the first article from our newest contributor, Joseph Kennedy. You may know him from his YouTube Channel ‘Capture Joseph‘. We’re very
One of the key considerations of expats moving to Ecuador is health insurance and the quality of healthcare. And, rightly so. This can be especially
Helping expats find properties to rent or buy has been a core service offering from GringoTree (now YapaTree) for over a decade. When we took
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Two of the most popular destinations for expats considering a new life in Ecuador are Cuenca and Manta. Cuenca has traditionally been the favorite city
A city with a university is usually a big cultural arts center for the region. When there are several universities in a city, it becomes
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
Editor’s Note: Since revamping our Cuenca Property Platform, we’ve been humbled by the volume of inquiries from renters & buyers. We’re very grateful for the
With a bit more time on my hands these days, I have found that preparing meals and cooking gives me a creative outlet and a
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
One of the inevitable developments for many of us as we “gain maturity” (i.e., become “viejitos”) is the onset of different, chronic, health conditions that
Summer school programs in Cuenca are a big deal. There’s a whole variety of different activities available to suit all interests. From ballet to martial
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