Hola amigos, today’s video is a vibrant journey into the heart of Cuenca’s soul during its annual celebration of independence. I can’t help but be
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
The Museum of Aboriginal Cultures (Museo de las Culturas Aborígenes), located at Calle Larga 5-24, near the intersection of Calle Larga and Mariano Cueva, is
Cuenca is a city where, if you like to stay active, there’s no shortage of options to do so. This is a hub for everyone
One of the many gifts of expat life in Cuenca is the gift of time. Freed from the responsibility of full-time jobs thanks to the
February Comedies at Azuay Community Theater An evening of laughs awaits Cuenca theater-goers starting Friday, February 17 with the opening of An Evening of Short
Step into the vibrant, colorful world of Cuenca, Ecuador – a UNESCO heritage city brimming with stunning scenery, rich culture, and endless opportunities for expat
Greetings and welcome to the vibrant city of Cuenca. Here, we pay tribute to Saint Sebastian, patron saint of sport and plague, with a stunning
Tennis is a beloved sport enjoyed by millions of people around the world. According to tenniscreative.com, an estimated 87 million people, or 1.17% of the
Cuenca theater to launch its holiday production with a VIP Preview Event on December 8 prior to six regular performances December 9-18 We may think
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
[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
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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
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
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