Coming to Quito this year – here are the latest embargo dates. Please double check with your carrier as this list was current as of today (08/27/20), but things change frequently. ALWAYS check with your carrier. Restrictions (COVID19) on travel based on country here https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php AeroMexico – no published information https://aeromexico.com/en-us/travel-information/baggage/?site=us Air Canada – no published information https://www.aircanada.com/us/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/checked.html American Airlines… Read More
Category Archives: Shipping
Moving a container? Have general questions about shipping your household goods to Ecuador?
Embargo Dates 2019 through January 2020
Coming to Quito this year – here are the latest embargo dates. Please double check with your carrier as this list was current as of today (3/6/19), but things change frequently. ALWAYS check with your carrier. AeroMexico – no published information https://aeromexico.com/en-us/travel-information/baggage/?site=us Air Canada – no published information https://www.aircanada.com/us/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/checked.html American Airlines – November 15, 2018 – January 13, 2019 (no fall… Read More
Moving Cuenca – Cotacachi
from C Tesno We moved to Cotacachi from Cuenca and used the best movers. Their pricing was also the best. We moved an entire household and with no damage or problems! They carefully wrapped each piece of furniture and they have enclosed trucks! The owner speaks English and his name is Sebastian. Contact information is mudanzasespinoza@gmail.com. phone 099-874-1046 or 099-751-5644.… Read More
Summer Embargo Dates for 2014
Traveling to Quito this summer? Be aware of luggage restrictions Will research other airlines for theirs Delta Airlines http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/baggage/before-your-trip/excess.html June 3 through August 31 No excess baggage (extra piece) or bags over 50 lbs. or 62 linear inches will be accepted for travel to/from the following destinations: Quito, Ecuador (UIO) San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL) Tegucigalpa, Honduras (TGU) United Airlines… Read More
Shipping Service – Punto Mio
Shipping Info – Punto Mio – update (a test case from Patrice & Dave) 7/7 ordered two wireless security cameras from Costco – $179.99 (weight under 1 kilo) shipped them to the tax free address for PuntoMio, they offer two addresses ($14.97 savings) 7/8 Costco ships the cameras 7/10 3pm email from Puntomio – parcel has arrived, create an invoice… Read More
Receiving your Container (some steps you might not know about)
An update – Dave had to drop and run to the airport on Wednesday May 8 to sign a document that was missed – but we managed that without a problem another $50 and about 6 hours of travel time. However, with him doing that the docs flew off to Guayaquil in record time (overnight) and they arrived in time… Read More
DHL (Quito, Ibarra)
General information: Went to U.S. Embassy to get something notarized, then needed to send it to the States. The DHL building is on Eloy Alfaro which is the same cross street (major throughfare) as the Embassy. The address is: S.A. Eloy Alfaro 113 y Pasaje de los Juncos. Mon,-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Telephone: 2 248-5100. If you are… Read More
DHL Office (Otavalo)
DHL Intipungo Otavalo Sucre y Quito Otavalo, Ecuador
USPS – Global Mail
We have used this a few times – and it has tracking. Moves pretty fast – about 5 days. If you need to track International Mail through the US post office consider using Global Express Guaranteed or Express Mail International services. Delivery information is available to most countries for C-series customs label numbers that come with Regular Priority Mail International,… Read More
Door – to – Door to Ecuador!
SANESTAR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING SERVICES SANDRA BAQUERO Sandra Baquero is a bilingual, 33 year veteran of the international shipping industry. She can ship your household goods, business supplies & pets. Covers import regulations, duties & taxes, documentation, ocean freight, customs clearance, inland, unloading and unwrapping with door to door service to final destination in Ecuador. Sandra offers personal consultations to design… Read More