Gerald and Derek, gracious tenants originally hailing from Chicago, invited us into their stunning Cuenca abode for an enchanting property tour. We also took the
¡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
Cuenca is full of surprises, and as an expat, you can count on more than a few! From the moment you arrive, you might be
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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
It feels like we’re still catching our breath from Ecuador’s 2021 visa updates. Given we swore in a new President after these 2021 visa changes,
One of the questions we get asked a LOT is “How can I sustain myself in Ecuador?” Obviously, this isn’t so important to the retired
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
Ecuador’s new Minister of Tourism, Neil Olsen, is in talks with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to create a ‘Nomad Visa’. The Minister has pointed
We at Gringo Tree strive to create content that is useful to a range of readers, including those curious toe-dippers in the realm of living
[color-box color=”gray”][dropcap]Join[/dropcap] Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for “Off the Beaten Path”. Read on to hear about Dodie’s experience about something
[color-box color=”gray”] The Mad Hatter said to Alice while she was exploring Wonderland; How you get there is where you’ll arrive. It seems most of
[color-box color=”green”][dropcap]Join[/dropcap] Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her first weekly column for “Off the Beaten Path”. Discover, in La Libertad on the south coast of
Editor’s note: We’ve covered the updated process on how to get a cedula in this article. We suggest following the updated process and not the
Thinking about moving to Cuenca, Ecuador? Great! It truly is an amazing country to experience life as an expat. One of the first steps is
Some people choose jobs, some jobs choose people. Take “Journeyman Jack” Abercrombie. He’s based in Cumbaya, Ecuador, and is an expert on life as an expat
Photo by Christine Urias. Photo illustration made using Prisma. An ever-increasing number of people are retiring to Ecuador. International Living has named Ecuador as the
Photo by vagueonthehow. Ecuador is an exceptional country to retire in, and more foreigners are realizing this every day. Ecuador has a distinct culture, and retirees
Whether large cities or small towns, in the Andes or on the coast, all of these places have one thing in common: retirees love them. Cuenca
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It makes sense to me that anyone who would move to another country that speaks a different language– will be inquisitive and interested in discovering
While our focus is primarily on the vibrant city of Cuenca, Ecuador, today we’re taking a little detour to the stunning Galapagos Islands. On our
I invite you to join me for a remarkable story described to me by my wife, Margaret, who visited the captivating Uzhupud Garden in nearby
One of the special joys of Cuenca is discovering so many delicious and fresh organic foods to prepare at home. All around us are sources
Quito and its environs don’t seem to come up much when Cuenca expats talk about traveling in Ecuador. I hear about trips to the coast
Gerald and Derek, gracious tenants originally hailing from Chicago, invited us into their stunning Cuenca abode for an enchanting property tour. We also took the
Tucked away in the southern region of Ecuador, in the scenic province of Loja, is the serene and picturesque town of Vilcabamba. This idyllic location
Cuenca expats are familiar with its cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and vibrant culture. But have you fully explored its artistic heart? Prohibido Centro Cultural, a
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