The rainforests of eastern Ecuador are home to at least 10,000 to 50,000 insect species including several photogenic ones such as jewel-like beetles. Several insects
Thinking of taking a mountain drive? Be prepared to enjoy amazing scenery and awesome experiences. Bordered by Colombia to the north and Peru to the
Beginners Guide to Guayaquil The boardwalks of Simón Bolívar and Salado, the illuminated multicoloured fountains, to the iguanas that casually crawl through Parque Seminario y
While Cuenca is a city that is known by tourists for its friendly locals, cultural history and large tourist spaces such as Parque Calderon, it
If you’re like most people on the planet, you have a secret — or not so secret — list of places you want to travel.
A growing number of travelers from around the world have begun an exodus to a tiny town in southern Ecuador—Vilcabamba—that sits tucked away in a
In 1998, a small group of birdwatchers stared intently as a diminutive bird darted along the ground and soon they realized that they had discovered
[dropcap]Ecuador[/dropcap] is called “El pais de 4 mundos” (The Country of 4 Worlds) for good reason. In just one day you can pass through the
With more than 1,250 miles (2,000 km) of coastline, Ecuador is the westernmost country in South America. And Salinas, on the Santa Elena peninsula, is
Did you know that one of the most praised fruits on earth, naturally grows in Ecuador’s rich flora and fauna, producing some of the finest quality
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Just outside of Cuenca, in the nearby town of Saraguro, lies Hacienda la Papaya, a culture rich coffee plantation and beautiful bio-diverse tourist destination. If you’re
“Best of” lists are everywhere. A quick entry in Google and you will be inundated with things like “10 Best International Destinations”, “Top 20 Reasons
Living in South America definitely has its perks. With so many world class travel destinations at your fingertips, discovering them has never been easier. There’s
Ready to confront poisonous snakes, red ants, extreme heat and humidity, heavy rain, and the challenge of obtaining his own food and fresh water in
Funny how even in the midst of active travel, a few weeks in any one place is enough to create a makeshift comfort zone and
In 2011, I moved to Ecuador with my mother and sister. We spent the first month in the town of Atuntaqui, in the north of
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When Juan Estrella was a boy growing up in Cuenca, he didn’t have television or the internet. He’d read about magic in books, but he’d
I ate at 15 different Mexican restaurants so you don’t have to. I chewed the beef. I digested the tacos. I sank various Mexican beers.
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
Many gringos have loved going to Tienda Nectar over the years, but there are still many health seekers who don’t know about this gem in
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