Bought a home in Salinas

I think it is best to sell almost everything there and re-purchase here. Best to bring your own sheets, towels, electronics and cameras. Those are the expensive/quality issue things here. You can find most things here and shipping is tremendously high. Bring a cell phone each and at least one extra .. cell phones should be unlocked and use a chip. (SIM card). good luck. Double check prices of things before you decide to buy or ship, for instance... The copier/fax/printer was about the same price here as in the States, so better to get that here.. flash drives and cameras are a  LOT more here, so better to get them there..

Hello,

Shipping goods and belongings to Ecuador is expensive so if you have the chance to go back and forth to US you can bring some belongings in your luggage.
Home in Salinas is right about the stuff you should bring from the States. Also you're allowed to bring with you in the plane a flat TV no big than 22", a photo camera, 1 computer, 1 printer even some non electrical kitchenware.

I think moving furniture and belongings by ship is a good decision if you have very special items and you live close to an important harbour, the inland transport of a container is expensive.

Vinny

My wife and I are just now starting to research retiring to Salinas in about a yr. Any information regarding rent vs buying also wanting to visit for about 2wks this summer. Anyone that is in Salinas that would be willing to do some back and forth emails would be greatly appreciated. Thnaks in advance  Zennbubba

I will tell you what I know.. sometimes it's not much. we bought a condo a few months ago, on the malecon and love it. We rented for 6 months while we were getting our visas, finding the condo, closing and making repairs. I love the condo, great neighbors and awesome view. Buying was the best option for us because we planned to stay here for the rest of our lives. If you intend to purchase something as primarily a rental and live in it a few weeks a year then it might be better just to rent. Just a personal opinion. Salinas is a beautiful town and I am hoping to spend a long time here.

vinny66 wrote:

Hello,

Shipping goods and belongings to Ecuador is expensive so if you have the chance to go back and forth to US you can bring some belongings in your luggage.
Home in Salinas is right about the stuff you should bring from the States. Also you're allowed to bring with you in the plane a flat TV no big than 22", a photo camera, 1 computer, 1 printer even some non electrical kitchenware.

I think moving furniture and belongings by ship is a good decision if you have very special items and you live close to an important harbour, the inland transport of a container is expensive.

Vinny

Hello Vinny
You said in your post a person is allowed to bring in flat TV no big than 22", a photo camera, 1 computer, 1 printer . The question is this allowance 1 photo camera, 1 computer, 1 printer per person since there will be two people moving down to Salinas, I and my spouse have a computer each