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IVA Refunds in Ecuador (2025 Update): Bigger Refunds, Easier Claims
How to Get More IVA Contributions Back – With Less Hassle from the SRIUpdate to our 2022 article Stalking the Elusive IVA Refund. Why IVA
Why I Wrote “Things To Do In Retirement Playbook” – And How Cuenca Helped Me Do It
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
Cuenca Rental Prices – How to Avoid Paying Too Much
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
Surviving Ecuador’s Unpredictable Power Cuts! (What Expats Need to Know)
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
Into the Heart of Ecuador’s Amazon: My Cuyabeno Visit
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
Goodbye idiomART & the Discount Card Program – A New Chapter for YapaTree
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
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Cuenca Property Education Articles
Cuenca Rental Prices – How to Avoid Paying Too Much
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
5 Moves in 5 Years: My Renting Experience in Cuenca
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
Why I Don’t Regret Buying a Car in Ecuador
If you’re considering moving to Cuenca or anywhere else in Ecuador, you’ve likely heard expats advise against buying a car. The prevailing wisdom among expats
Landlord Hide and Seek and Other Games
Editor’s NoteA tenant and long-term YapaTree contributor, Rick Snyder, wrote this informative article from a tenant’s point of view. YapaTree Properties operates a rental service,
Cuenca Real Estate Closings with Xavier (Local Agent)
Have you ever wondered what happens during a real estate closing in Cuenca? Leave all of those expectations at the door, because I’m going to
The Dark Side of Cuenca Real Estate: A Cautionary Tale with Susan
Cuenca is a city of allure, drawing expats with its colonial charm, cultural vibrancy, and affordable living. Yet, beneath this surface lies a cautionary tale,