Whether you're already living in Salinas or preparing to move to Salinas, our Expat Guide to Living in Ecuador offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Salinas. For answers to specific questions, visit our Ecuador Forum to talk with expats in Salinas.
An expat talks about moving to Salinas, Ecuador - the lower cost of living, beach life and what to bring to make it feel like home.
I'd say if you are retired and wanting a nice beach area where the views are exceptional. Yes this maybe the place for you. But there are many cities along the coast that you may like better.
An expat who moved to Salinas from Seattle dreamt about the beautiful weather, healthy lifestyle and slower pace of daily life. All of those dreams were realized. The absence of sewer systems, garbage dumped along roads and problems with the condo developer were unexpected.
Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Salinas with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Salinas, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.
Submit an International School ReviewRetiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Salinas by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportHow did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Salinas? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Salinas by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.
Submit a Having a Baby Abroad ReportWhat's it like to find a job in Salinas? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Salinas? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Cuenca, Ecuador
An American expat and his Ecuadorian wife, who initially lived with family in Quito, moved to Cuenca and enjoy life there. The expat husband advises anyone considering a move to Ecuador to learn Spanish, realize that you'll have to travel home see your family (most won't visit you) and know that homesickness happens in random moments that sneak up on you.
An Expat Discusses Living in Salinas, Ecuador
I'd say if you are retired and wanting a nice beach area where the views are exceptional. Yes this maybe the place for you. But there are many cities along the coast that you may like better.
11 Things to Know Before Moving to Cuenca, Ecuador
Cuenca is Ecuador's third largest city, but still has a small-city feeling. Expats share 11 things they wish they had known before moving to Cuenca from packing sunscreen to being aware of gringo gouging.
Moving to Ecuador: 14 Things to Know Before Moving to Ecuador
Expats in Ecuador offer advice to newcomers and people considering a move to Ecuador about clothing, sunscreen, renting before buying, gringo pricing, Ecuadorians politeness and much more.
13 Expats Talk about Living in Ecuador
17 Tips from Expats about Moving to Ecuador
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