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Editor’s NoteThanks to the author Terri Drake for her first contribution to YapaTree. A big thanks to Rick Snyder too for editing. At one time

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

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

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

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

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

Navigating your medical needs is always a challenge in a new country. Ecuador’s health care system allows citizens and visitors alike to receive medications at

Getting around in a city is one of the first things to figure out as a new expat. In Cuenca, Ecuador an excellent and affordable

One of the biggest choices facing an expat after moving to Ecuador and obtaining a Permanent Residency Visa, is whether or not to jump through

As an Ecuadorian Attorney, whenever a highly valued Expat client comes to me, anxiously wishing to buy a property anywhere in Ecuador, I always ask

Oh, to be newly settled in Cuenca, Ecuador, and trying to finish up all of your documents for residency! The end is in sight —