Before coming to Ecuador it’s hard to find up-to-date information on the new visa requirements.  Even people who live here struggle to get clear on what might be required for…

The commemoration of the Holy Week is the central celebration of the Christian liturgical calendar, which awakens the greatest devotion and respect in Cuenca and its surrounding areas. Cuencanos begin…

Living in the Andes is amazing and wonderful—the people, the landscape, the sun so close to the surface of the earth.  And, believe it or not, it can get cold…

One of the biggest choices facing an expat after moving to Ecuador and obtaining a Permanent Residency Visa, is whether or not to jump through the next procedural hoop of becoming…

To Set The Stage: This particular family lived in Salinas; the 6 children ranging in age from 6 to 16. The father is a painter by trade, but cannot find…

With plenty of events happening in Cuenca, there is no excuse to stay home!  Check out this weeks event highlights curated by the GringoTree team. Don’t let the weather keep you…

Life as a nonprofit in Ecuador is a lonely one. Leaders fight day in and day out to gather resources, serve their communities, and stay afloat. They serve rural populations,…

A growing number of travelers from around the world have begun an exodus to a tiny town in southern Ecuador—Vilcabamba—that sits tucked away in a green valley surrounded by a…

Today we have for our readers a follow up to: How To Be A Successful Expat: It’s All About the “Software”. This follow up article is based on  “Relocating to Ecuador-…

In 1998, a small group of birdwatchers stared intently as a diminutive bird darted along the ground and soon they realized that they had discovered a Jocotoco Antipitta, once thought…