
Dealing with Lease Agreements ‘From Hell’
How well do you actually know your obligations under your current lease agreement? We’ve heard numerous expat stories and experienced issues ourselves that make it

How well do you actually know your obligations under your current lease agreement? We’ve heard numerous expat stories and experienced issues ourselves that make it

2021 has been another difficult year for many people. So, I’d argue it’s even more important to take some time out to enjoy a meal

Juan Marcet has come back onto our discount card program with a tempting offer that I’m sure 99% percent of our cardholders will find very

Our latest partner to join GringoTree’s Card program is Your Rose Guy. And, they’ve hit the ground running with a tantalizing offer that’s perfect for

Wow, what a couple of months it’s been for our family here in Cuenca. We welcomed a beautiful baby boy into the world and acquired

Ecuador’s supermarket giant, Supermaxi has opened its newest store in the Challuabamba neighborhood in Cuenca, Ecuador. This comes on the back of their announcement of



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When you’re new to Cuenca, finding a place to live can feel exciting, and overwhelming, at the same time. Unfortunately, that mix of optimism and

How to Get More IVA Contributions Back – With Less Hassle from the SRI Update to our 2022 article Stalking the Elusive IVA Refund. Why

Editor’s Note: We’re excited to share an inspiring article from Rick Snyder, former editor and longtime friend of YapaTree. After seven years of retirement in

When I first arrived in Cuenca, Ecuador, I had no idea how complicated the rental market would be. As a newcomer looking for a place

Living in Ecuador offers expats an incredible lifestyle with stunning landscapes, a welcoming community, and an affordable cost of living. However, recent challenges with unpredictable

Ecuador is named for the equator but it could just as easily be named Aguador, the land of water, for the beauty and music of
Hey everyone! It’s a bittersweet moment for YapaTree and me. After two and a half wonderful years, we’re saying goodbye to our office space at
Ok, so it looks like buying from Amazon in Ecuador just got a whole lot easier and cheaper! It’s something that many people are excited
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