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The mail system in Ecuador is not user-friendly. Far from it. As of writing (March 2022) we’re still in postal service limbo with the Government
Jason Scott
March 20, 2022
The mail system in Ecuador is not user-friendly. Far from it. As of writing (March 2022) we’re still in postal service limbo with the Government
Editor’s Note: This is the first article from our newest contributor, Joseph Kennedy. You may know him from his YouTube Channel ‘Capture Joseph‘. We’re very
Cuenca takes great pride in its parks. And, rightly so. They are generally very well maintained, easily accessible throughout the city, and act as great
With over 1.4 billion people using the 10 million groups on Facebook, it’s no surprise to see numerous Ecuadorian-based Facebook groups emerge over the past
It’s one of those rare summer nights in London, UK. As I leave the Covent Garden underground station and enjoy the 5-minute walk towards popular
“I was a paranoid wreck. I couldn’t stay there by myself at night anymore… Every time I heard a gate close or a gate rattle,
Mother and Son Kitchen specializes in serving fresh Asian dishes. They also provide affordable meal plans delivered to your home. It’s a mother and son
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
It’s early November and Hogar de Esperanza’s major fundraising event of the year is due to start in a little over 1 month. The Hogar
Today, we’re bringing you an offer that may save you a bundle on medical lab tests. Healthcare costs are a key driver for many expats
“I wish my Spanish was better.” How many times have you caught yourself thinking or saying this exact phrase? Even after 3 years in Latin
New year, new website! We’re super happy to bring you the new YapaTree site. It’s now so much easier to find YapaTree deals, local events,
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
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
Editor’s Note: This article is from Jim Robinson, the new owner of the Carolina Bookstore. We are very grateful that he was able to open
We are so excited to welcome our newest partner to the YapaTree discount card program, In Bed & Bath. In Bed & Bath is one
Many of our readers spend a bunch of time traveling. Perhaps it’s just a small trip to the beach or a longer trip to visit
Possibly one of the worst kept secrets in Cuenca is that we’ve now changed our name from GringoTree to YapaTree. We decided to do this
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Welcome to another episode of the Curious Cuenca Podcast, where we dive into the lives of interesting individuals shaping the cultural landscape of Cuenca, Ecuador.
In the heart of Cuenca, nestled among the historic streets and timeless architecture, lies Casa Malo—a patrimonial house filled with history and character. Join me,
Welcome to our first episode of the Curious Cuenca video podcast. In this podcast series, we interview interesting people from various walks of life who
Today’s vlog takes us on a journey through the real estate landscape of Cuenca. Our mission? To explore a selection of apartments for sale so
Tonight’s vlog takes a departure from the usual as we find ourselves at one of Cuenca’s gems, La Guarida. Nestled within this beloved event center
Today’s vlog is all about surprises and special gifts. Join us as we take a little day trip to Chordeleg, renowned for its exquisite jewelry,
Today’s vlog takes us on a journey from Cuenca to Quito, where we set our sights on purchasing a new car. Imagine it as an
I’ve written this article primarily with newer and future expats in mind, but many of our long-time Cuenca residents may find something here to inspire
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