<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Salinas Field Notes</title><description>Occasional, useful updates and practical observations for people considering Salinas, Ecuador.</description><link>https://salinas-realty.com/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>Chipipe or San Lorenzo? A two-week rental test</title><link>https://salinas-realty.com/journal/chipipe-or-san-lorenzo-test/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://salinas-realty.com/journal/chipipe-or-san-lorenzo-test/</guid><description>Stop choosing bays from photos. A simple two-week routine — same errands, both bays, weekday and weekend — tells you which side of Salinas fits.</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Seven questions to ask a Salinas building administration before you buy</title><link>https://salinas-realty.com/journal/seven-questions-building-administration/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://salinas-realty.com/journal/seven-questions-building-administration/</guid><description>The unit is the smallest part of a condo purchase. These seven questions reveal whether the building is solvent, maintained, and honestly managed.</description><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Carnaval vs. garúa: why your visit date decides what you learn</title><link>https://salinas-realty.com/journal/carnaval-vs-garua-visit-timing/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://salinas-realty.com/journal/carnaval-vs-garua-visit-timing/</guid><description>Salinas in February, Salinas in August, and Salinas at Carnaval are three different towns. Match your visit to the question you need answered.</description><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>