Editor’s Note: Since revamping our Cuenca Property Platform, we’ve been humbled by the volume of inquiries from renters & buyers. We’re very grateful for the
One of the main reasons expats decide to move to Ecuador is the lower cost of living. Monthly expenses, including food costs, are generally significantly
Helping expats find properties to rent or buy has been a core service offering from GringoTree (now YapaTree) for over a decade. When we took
Looking to rent or buy in Cuenca? This guide covers the neighborhoods popular with expats and why. First time visitors are often surprised at the
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,
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
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,
It’s easy for expats to be lured to Cuenca by the affordability of property and land prices. Of course, the price varies depending on various
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
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
The rainforests of eastern Ecuador are home to at least 10,000 to 50,000 insect species including several photogenic ones such as jewel-like beetles. Several insects
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
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 Minister of Health, Ximena Garzón confirmed that vaccination certificates obtained abroad would be accepted in Ecuador. The ministry later confirmed that foreign vaccination certificates
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Two of the most popular destinations for expats considering a new life in Ecuador are Cuenca and Manta. Cuenca has traditionally been the favorite city
A city with a university is usually a big cultural arts center for the region. When there are several universities in a city, it becomes
Lately, I’ve found myself doing more traveling. It seems to be that time of year for many of us wanting to take advantage of better
Editor’s Note: Since revamping our Cuenca Property Platform, we’ve been humbled by the volume of inquiries from renters & buyers. We’re very grateful for the
With a bit more time on my hands these days, I have found that preparing meals and cooking gives me a creative outlet and a
Whilst Santa Marianita has been famous in kitesurfing circles for quite a few years, it’s only recently started to emerge as a popular destination for
One of the inevitable developments for many of us as we “gain maturity” (i.e., become “viejitos”) is the onset of different, chronic, health conditions that
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
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