Moving from California to Bucaramanga

expatriate says on Jun 6, 2008, 16:35:

I moved from Campbell, CA to Cali. We used Kamino in South San Francisco, but it was a big hassle on this end. I suggest checking some company like http://www.allied.com/ which will handle both ends of the shipment.

If you are young, skilled, and intelligent, you might want to seriously consider leaving the US now, while you still can.

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adrienne79 says on Jun 6, 2008, 18:57:

Not sure about shipping...but when are you moving and where wil you be teaching? I moved from Texas to here nearly a year ago and teach also. I like it a lot here. Let me know if you need any other help.

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jenny6 says on Jun 7, 2008, 04:11:

I'm not sure how much stuff you have, but it may be worth it to just pay for excess baggage and take it with you on the plane. I paid for a third bag and most of my bags were overweight. I got all my stuff here and it was always with me.

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brighttown says on Jun 7, 2008, 09:04:

Excess baggage seems to be the best option. I am going to be teaching at Colegio Panamericano in Bucaramanga as of August 1.

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adrienne79 says on Jun 7, 2008, 11:05:

Oh okay great! Well, like I said let me know if you need some help or advice. I recently met one of the guys from the states that was working there this year and he told me quite a bit about how things are there.

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Corey3368 says on Jun 7, 2008, 17:23:

Adrienne,
What is your opinion of the school system in Bucaramanga? I will be moving there in a little less then five years. My son will be about 8 when we make the move. I am also really interested in what you like and dislike about living there. I have read that Bucaramanga has really great colleges and a world class cardio vascular hospital. That is two positives for me. How are the house prices? Any information would be appreciated.

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dwmte7 says on Jun 8, 2008, 08:40:

hello brightown...i've had shit loads of experience moving containers back and forth from colombia to the us and the us to colombia. there's plenty of problems one deals with there. however, when you move your goods from the p.o.i. (point of entry) to destination, the biggest problem is theft. you'll have dealt with that at cartegena and buenaventura upon entry. but the largest theft occurs between p.o.i and destination. ask around alot for referrals re. trucking companies. i haven't found the honest one yet. do demand that your goods be shipped 'in bond' from the port to destination. that way they receive a port seal/lock and shouldn't be opened by anyone but you...not even police, as they are sealed in the aduana.

good luck

dwmte

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tigredelnorte2 says on Jun 8, 2008, 09:05:

Copetran bus line also has a household good moving service that is reasonably priced.

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