Expat Living
The Arts Capital of Ecuador
For many, if one is looking for a new place to live, be it the next state or province near them or be it another
Stephen Vargha
May 1, 2023
For many, if one is looking for a new place to live, be it the next state or province near them or be it another
Water is life in many forms. Because of that, humans stopped roaming tens of thousands of years ago to settle near sources of water. From
I’ll confess that this article and the accompanying video were an accident. My friends, Guillaume and Romina, and I had been planning a trip to
Summer school programs in Cuenca are a big deal. There’s a whole variety of different activities available to suit all interests. From ballet to martial
idiomART has been a mainstay of the expat creative scene for many years now. Recent growth has forced a decision to move to larger premises
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
If you enjoy a live stage comedy, get ready for some fun with Azuay Community Theater’s production of How The Other Half Loves by renowned playwright,
Every once in a while, we pursue businesses to join the YapaTree Discount Card program out of pure self-interest. This new deal from Novaqua is
Colada Morada and Guaguas de Pan have a deep history in Ecuador and other parts of South America. You’ve seen them around the city of
[dropcap]Cajas[/dropcap] National Park is a MUST if you are travelling Cuenca or the southern provinces of Ecuador. For me Cajas is a mystical land full
A restored colonial mansion transformed into a luxurious boutique hotel, Mansión Alcázar, previously known as “Casa Cordero”, is a beautiful example of Cuenca’s most exquisite
If you’re looking for an exceptional dining experience, Le Petit Jardin is a little gem of a place that first opened for business in May
[dropcap]Cuenca[/dropcap] has so much to offer in its centro historico, but if you are a resident or a traveler with some extra days, you should
Visiting a museum is much more than walking around an informative space about culture and history. It is about getting closer in a vivid way
The French Route offers the possibility to explore, in an easy walk of only three hours, places that show a fascinating facet of Cuenca: that
Holy Thursday is a day of great importance among Christians in Cuenca. It is a day of popular devotion, in which men, women and children
Cuenca is known in Ecuador and abroad, for its cultural and historical attractions, as well as its rich craftsmanship. To strengthen the promotion of these
Celebrate The Founding Of The City of Cuenca! This year, Cuenca celebrates the official 460th anniversary of its founding by the Spanish on April 12. Cuenca’s
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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
This has to be one of the most difficult topics I’ve ever covered. Usually, I try to offer some concrete advice or a clear path
Why did we move five times in five years? Was it by choice or necessity? Well, let me take you on a journey through our
Are you a U.S. military veteran in Ecuador? (From here on, I’ll simply refer to you as “veterans” or “vets.”) Over the past week or
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