In this article and video, I’m excited explore the intriguing dynamics of service expectations in Ecuador. As both a customer and a service provider, I’ve
¡Hola! Welcome to YapaTree, your go-to source for detailed information about Cuenca. Today, we delve into a sensitive topic: out-of-town pricing, often referred to as
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
It’s one of those rare summer nights in London, UK. As I leave the Covent Garden underground station and enjoy the 5-minute walk towards popular
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
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
1. Custard Apple / Cherimoya The Cherimoya (Annona cherimola) probably originated in the Andes of South America and is very easily available from markets and
As an expat, you get to choose between being miserable — because, guaranteed, nothing in your new life will work as it did before —
For many people that have come to live in Cuenca, Quito, Loja or any other Andean city in Ecuador, there is always a challenge in baking 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
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Welcome back to our cavalcade of cuisines. This article is a follow-up to another that was published recently called The “Secret” Cuenca Park Surrounded By
Hola amigos, today’s video is a vibrant journey into the heart of Cuenca’s soul during its annual celebration of independence. I can’t help but be
Author’s NoteIn an amazing coincidence, as I was writing this article, I received a call from my husband saying that he saw a small puppy
Any time anyone asks why I love Cuenca, why I came here, or why I continue to stay, one point comes up: it’s a city
In this article and video, I’m excited explore the intriguing dynamics of service expectations in Ecuador. As both a customer and a service provider, I’ve
My first apartment when I moved to Cuenca 6 years ago was in El Vergel. We would head over to Santa Anita Park just a
Welcome, YapaTree viewers! Today, we delve into a crucial topic that has piqued the interest of many expats – securing home loans in Ecuador. I’m
Nestled in the Andes, Cuenca is a city of timeless charm and natural beauty, attracting expats from all corners of the globe. In this video
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