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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
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[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
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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
Thousands of foreigners have already chosen Ecuador as their retirement haven, and at least a hundred more move to Ecuador every day. International Living has named Ecuador the
Photo Credit: Cancillería del Ecuador Please note the information included in this article is valid as of May, 2016. Ecuador frequently changes requirements and procedures.
Photo Credit: nparker13 Congratulations! If you are reading this article, then you have either already decided or are soon to decide whether to take the plunge
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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
Heading to Cuenca soon and want to equip yourself with plenty of knowledge about accommodation options? YapaTree is here to help! We’re going to guide
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