Why Ecuadorian customers use Selectido
Ecuador uses the US dollar as official currency since 2000, which means no exchange-rate friction when shopping in USD. Local retail (Supermaxi, Megamaxi, Mi Comisariato, De Prati) is solid, but US-only categories still aren't accessible. Sephora US prestige releases (no Sephora in Ecuador), Apple Store US pricing (vs. Ecuadorian retail with import duties baked in), Whole Foods organic supplements, US baby formula brands, Costco bulk Kirkland — these are the most-requested categories. The 4x4 customs regime (under $400 / 4kg) makes Ecuador's personal-import process simpler than many LATAM neighbors.
Top US stores for Ecuadorian customers
- Sephora US — prestige beauty (no Sephora in Ecuador): Drunk Elephant, Tatcha, Charlotte Tilbury
- Apple Store US — iPhones, MacBooks at US retail
- Whole Foods — USDA-organic supplements, vitamins, specialty pantry
- Costco Kirkland Signature — multivitamins, baby formula, bulk household
- Best Buy — gaming consoles, laptops at US prices
- Target, Old Navy — kids' clothing, household goods
- Trader Joe's — US-only food brands
Shipping to Ecuador
- DHL Express — preferred. 4-6 business days door-to-door including customs at UIO (Quito Mariscal Sucre) or GYE (Guayaquil José Joaquín de Olmedo).
- FedEx International Priority — 4-6 days, similar to DHL.
- UPS Worldwide — 4-6 days.
- Correos del Ecuador via USPS — 10-15 days, more economical.
Two ways to shop the US from Ecuador
📹 Live video shopping — $75/hr
For items you want to see before buying. A real US shopper opens a video call from inside the store, you watch and direct.
📦 Package forwarding — $14.99/shipment
For items you order online. Get a free US address, we receive + photograph + forward to Ecuador.
Cities Selectido ships to in Ecuador
- Quito — fastest delivery via UIO. Includes Cumbayá, Tumbaco, Valle de los Chillos, La Carolina, Bellavista.
- Guayaquil — DHL/FedEx 4-6 days via GYE. Includes Samborondón, Urdesa, Ceibos.
- Cuenca — DHL/FedEx 5-7 days, popular with US expat retiree community.
- Manta, Ambato, Loja, Riobamba, Esmeraldas — all covered; 1-2 days extra vs. Quito.
Frequently asked questions
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