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 Dave and I just wanted to say that your crew today, from Sergio and Aiden to all your guys, were FANTASTIC. They were patient, upbeat, wouldn't let us lift a thing ourselves and insisted on taking care of everything. And then made sure we were happy with where everything was. They carefully wrapped and protected each item. There was no damage or loss, and tonight being the first night in our new home, how your employees helped us today just made it a great day. We've moved a few times in the last 12 years and in all cases, Zoomalo's moving us from Minnesota, and now from one part of San MIguel to another, have been THE BEST. I will continue to refer you, and will continue to mention you very positively on the Civil List (expats email list) in the hopes more business comes your way. Thank you to everyone there! 

Joanne and Dave

 Thanks for making it possible to finally have my things down here. I really had no idea when it would happen. 

C. Anderson

 [ZOOM-A-LO] arrived at around 10pm on Saturday night and helped unload. We have not yet unboxed everything (not yet opened all paintings and all plates), but the things we did open (including large paintings and the glass piece) were very well packaged and in great shape. Thank you for the delicacy! 

Adam

 Is there a secret to removing the very heavy masking tape protecting the glass coverings of my artwork, photos etc? They did a fabulous job packing! 

Sherry Fitzmorris

 The guys were on time and great at unloading. 

Stephen Brink

 The stuff came and the guys were the bestest! I’m partway through unpacking and it feels like home again. 

Kate Crosby

 This professor of petroleum engineering and his wife visited San Miguel, purchased this wonderful piece of art by Rita Torlen,and had it shipped and installed by Zoom-A-Lo. 

Rita Torlen Art

 I have only positives to say about this exceptional, local moving company. Zoomalo not only gave me a highly competitive pricing, but impeccable, friendly, no custom-complications service. If ever I need a local moving company for any of my household belongings, I’ll go straight to Zoomalo! 

Jurgen

 I want to say it went a lot better than I thought it would go. All four guys were great! They did a fantastic job. You have a good group there. Thank you, thank you, thank you... 

M. Bell
     

 I've had an excellent experience with Zoomalo! 

Drill Daddy X

 All good. (Original) Todo bien. 

Gonzalo L.
     

 i am very pleased with the great service Zoomalo has offer. i was very impressed with the professionalism from David on doing such a good work on handling my art furniture, and very thankful with Jenifer offering such a great customer service. will defiantly recommend Zoomalo's great service. 

Alan S
     

 Just checking in with you about our move. Your guys did an excellent job packing and moving us. We are more than pleased with their work and their professionalism. They were actually fun to work with Thanks again for such a great job. We will definitely be calling you when it's time to go get the rest of our things from Tyler Texas. 

Mark
     

 I shipped 9 pieces of large fragile artwork to the US using Zoomalo. It arrived on time, very well packed and in perfect condition. I would not hesitate to use them again. 

Terry
     

 I have used Zoomalo for moving house to house in San Miguel de Allende, Mx as well as shipping fragile home accessories from New York City to San Miguel. Each experience has been totally stress free. Zoomalo evaluates, quotes, sets a timeline according to your needs and handles the process of packing, moving or shipping. Each individual is a consummate professional and knows the answers to all your strategic problems, communications are executed with no delays in the most courteous fashion. 

Julia
     

 Zoomalo was a life saver...after finding furniture in San Miguel de Allende we learned that the shipping process was not easy. Then we discovered Zoomalo...simply the best! Jenifer and David were both amazing...responsive, professional and knowledgeable. If you're moving furniture or large art from San Miguel de Allende to the US there really is no one else. Save yourself the time and call Zoomalo first. 

Peggy
     

 Thanks for a great job! Everything went very smoothly. 

Jeffrey
     

 I don't have words to describe the excellent experience I had with ZOOMALO Moving and Storage. They moved my art work and boxes with personal items several times from Boston MA to San Miguel de Allende Mexico . They were friendly, responsable , careful ,communicative , on time , and not to mention with a very good competitive price. I definitely will use them again. 

Mario
     

 Efficient moving staff, great price! 

Nancy
     

 Professional and efficient 

Darlene
     

 5 stars. A great company and employees 

Leslie
     

 Zoomalo picked up and shipped six paintings from San Miguel to California within 24 hours. The artwork was extremely well wrapped, the driver stayed in good touch with us so we knew when the paintings would arrive. Everyone at Zoomalo is responsive, friendly, very good at their jobs and trustworthy. Oh, and added to that, this was their fourth move for us. We’ve never had any problems and their pricing is less than their competitors. We’ve always gotten great value for their services. 

Brenda
     

 Zoomalo packed up all my Mexican folkart from San Miguel D'Allende and moved them up north last November. Absolutely nothing was broken when it arrived. They also held my items for 2 months while my house was being finishe. And to top it off...a year later they found a lost item and dropped it off last week when they were in the area. Could not ask for a better experience. 

Donna
     

 The team at Zoomalo has worked with us over the past several years and never disappoints. They are super professional and a pleasure to work with. 

Jeffry
     

 THEY SHOWED UP ON TIME, LOADED UP THE ART CAREFULLY AND EXPERTLY, MADE THREE DELIVERIES AND ALL DONE PROFESSIONALLY AND WITH GOOD HUMOR. I WILL ALWAYS USE THEIR SERVICE. I RECOMMEND THEM TO EVERYONE. 

Terra
     

 Zoomalo is amazing. They very carefully packed up all my framed art and crated it in strong wooden boxes. Then they trucked it across the border and delivered everything in perfect condition. Not a single piece of glass was broken, nor was anything damaged in any way. They are my heroes! For anyone who cares about transporting fragile art, Ian and the crew at Zoomalo are the way to go. 

Mona
     

 Our family has used Zoomalo many times to ship items purchased in the US to be brought down to San Miguel de Allende 

David
     

 I've used ZOOMALO many times to get shipments, large and small, from the US to San Miguel. Without fail they have been quick and professional and their prices are reasonable. 

David
     

 My parents have used Zoomalo twice, once to move to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and once to move back. Both experiences were outstanding. Their office staff is extremely efficient and professional and their packers are outstanding. Their prices are very fair, especially for the level of service provided. Everything arrived on time and in good shape during both moves. I cannot say enough good things about Zoomalo and appreciate the efforts of Jenifer, Ian, David and their entire team. Moving is stressful, but working with Zoomalo is a pleasure. 

Susan
     

 I moved to SMA 3 years ago and I order things usually monthly on Amazon US and other websites and have it all shipped to Zoom-a-lo. These guys do an amazing job and in dozens of purchases I made they have never lost or damaged a single item. Then yesterday Zoom-a-lo helped me move to a new home. They sent three young men and they we’re on time and did an incredible job. I was really impressed by how careful and fast they were. Plus they were the nicest guys. Zoom-a-lo, you guys are great and thanks. I’m glad I got to know you all. 

David
     

 We used Zoomalo to move 23 medium sized boxes from Atlanta, GA (USA) to San Miguel de Allende (México). We contacted them by phone and arranged a pick up date. Ian and Lavinia arrived right on time and got the boxes loaded quickly. We had not planned to arrive in Mexico for another six weeks but our boxes arrived there within 2-3 weeks. Zoomalo agreed to hold the boxes until we arrived and were able to move into our new home. We notified them of the delivery date and again they arrived right at the scheduled time if not a few minutes early. They were pleasant and efficient and our boxes were all there and in good condition. We packed our own boxes and provided them with a list of contents although they provide this service as well as dealing with customs. They are not always very fast to respond to email but are readily available by phone and have individuals who speak English and Spanish. We paid @$100US per box and were very pleased with the timeliness, customer service and cost. We would use them again and highly recommend. 

Susan
     

 I was referred to Zoomalo when I was first moving to Mexico. They have handled my shipping both when I was in the States sending things down and now sending presents home to family. Not only are they reliable but they take the time to explain how shipping works in Mexico vs. the US. The employees go out of their way to help you. Trying to save money by shipping without a professional company like Zoomalo just isn't worth it. 

Tia
     

 I've had an excellent experience with Zoomalo! 

Mr A
     

 Re: Shout out to ZoomaLo From: Ron Lenox Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:52:12 PDT David and his team delivered a small load of our things from California this morning. They are the BEST! When we moved our household items here in 2014, we used another very well known moving company. It was a total disaster! Missing items, broken items, bad communication -- I could go on (trust me!) Thank you David! 

Ron L

 The Edward Swift sculptures came through beautifully. THANK YOU for careful packing and shipping. I would be pleased to recommend your service to others. Below is a picture of your two drivers with their truck in our driveway. I have never before seen a Mexican license plate, let alone Guanajuato, in our little town of Freeport, Maine. Best wishes to you and Zoom-a-lo! Jim 

  |  Edward Swift Gallery

 Jennifer Hope this finds you well! Sorry for the delay from my end regarind this email. We have settled in for the most part. I want to say how beyond amazing Serigo and his crew were!!!! We have moved many times in the US and globally. Your comapny and your team were THE pleasant by far. Serigo and his crew were super professsioanls, extermely kind, and handled all our items with the utmost care. The move was 100% such a success. Please tell Serigo and his crew how brilliant and amazing they were. We have become fans and devottees of your service. Not only are we going to reach out if we need another move, but we shall sing your services to all and any who need to move. Thank you again for your time, eforrts, and attentions to our move. Please extend a warm helllo and hug to Dancy from our part. All the best and much esteem! Adrian and Mario 

  

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We have over 15 years experience moving customers to Mexico, the United States, and around the world.

We work with a network of drivers and can offer pick-ups and deliveries to almost any location.
The moving process can start with this easy online form!
Client Information Form

1. Make an inventory of your household items. It does not have to be item-by-item, but we do need a full number of pieces/boxes and details of each box.
for example
Box 1
shoes, clothes and towels
Box 2
dishware, flatware and towels

this list should correspond with numbers on each box

please also include any furniture items, items needing packing, etc

2. We give you a quote based on your inventory and the level of service you require. 
  • We offer a Full Moving service where we pack your items on pick up and unpack on delivery. With Full Moving, we offer an express option which will aim to get to your destination direct.
  • We offer an Economy Moving service where you can pack your own items and we deliver to the ground floor of your new house. 
  • We offer Custom Moving where you pack some and we pack some
3. We set the date for the moves, depending on the distance, weather conditions among other factors.  

4. We pick up your items and move them to your destination. We work with a broker at the border to present all the required documents to customs to ensure that your items cross safely.

5. After crossing the border we will drop off your shipment and either unpack (Full Moving Service) or place your boxes on the ground floor of your new home.
Each move is personalized and unique to the specific situation

The exact cost of your move will depend on
  • total cubic feet to move
  • weight of the load
  • origin and destination distance
  • level of service (packing, etc)
  • accessibility of your locations

You are allowed to bring the following items in with you, as long as they form part of your household:
  • Clothing
  • Books
  • Furniture
  • Artwork (as long as not intended for re-sale)
  • Artistic, scientific or technical instruments for your profession
  • Used Appliances and Electronics
  • Musical Instruments
  • Bicycles
  • Other general household items
There are restrictions on the following items:
please contact us for detailed information about restrictions

  • Items intended for commercial or industrial uses
  • Alcohol
  • Food
  • Weapons and firearms
  • Explosives
  • Flammable Items (gasoline, propane, etc)
  • Fabric
  • Large quantities of single items
  • Loose Wood
  • Vehicles and pets cannot be imported as part of your household items
    • we offer these services as a separate contract
  • Copy of temporary residency application, temporary visa, or permanent visa
  • Inventory List 
    • Make sure you mark each box with a number which will correspond to the list. 
    • Customs will open some of the boxes so make sure the list matches the box contents
    • When describing the contents of the boxes, just give a high-level description. For example, "household items", "toiletries", "kitchen goods", "used clothing", etc.
    • Be sure to indicate if the items are new or used
    • If you have any major electronics (TV, big appliances) please record the model number and brand on the inventory list in the description
  • Proof of Address in Mexico (water bill, electricity, home contract, etc.)
  • Copy of Passport  (picture page and last entry seal page only)
  • Copy of proof of last entry 
Your belongings are always subject to inspection at the border.
All of the following items require special permission and must be disclosed.
  • Foods 
  • Spices
  • Medication - be sure you provide us with a doctor's prescription for both medication and supplements
  • Items in new packaging
  • Large quantities of the same item - bringing items into Mexico for commercial sale is a no-no, be sure your items are only for personal use!
  • Alcohol
  • Motor Drive Vehicle of any variety (scooter, golf cart, dirt bike, powered bicycle, etc)
Yes, you can bring your US plated-vehicle into Mexico but there are some important rules to know ...

For importation you will need:
  • Title for the vehicle or a letter from your creditor indicating you have permission to bring it into Mexico
  • Temporary Vehicle Import Permit (TIP) - you can now apply online Banjercito Website
  • You can apply up to 6 months in advance but no shorter than 10 days in advance.
  • Obtain Mexican Car Insurance 
  • License or registration of the vehicle
  • Copy of your Drivers License
  • VIN (Vehicle Id number)
  • Ensure there are no items of value in the car prior to transport
  • 16% IVA (Sales tax) will be charged at customs
Registration & Nationalization
  • Tourists & Temporary Residents. As a tourist or temporary resident you can bring your US plated vehicle into Mexico without obtaining Mexican license plates. In this case, with a TIP (Temporary Import Permit) the vehicle will have permission in the country for as long as your visa.
    • Tourist Visas - Vehicle must be removed from the country after 6 months  
    • Temporary Residents - Vehicle can remain in Mexico after expiration if Visa is renewed.
    • Tourist visa converted to temporary resident - The car doesn’t have to be removed from Mexico, you only need to notify customs within 15 days of your change of immigration status.
    • Trailers & Motorhomes - Permits for trailers & motorhomes are good for 10 years regardless of your Visa length.
    • Off-road Vehicles, Off-road Dirt Bikes & Watercrafts - You can bring up to three vehicles in this category under the same TIP as your car. Note a street-legal motorcycle is considered the same as a car and must
    • Registration Payment - Pay for TIP registration at Banjercito online or in person using an international credit card. You will be provided with a special sticker which allows the car to be legally driven in Mexico.
      Be sure to have the following documents in original and copy:
      • Passport 
      • Birth Certificate
      • Vehicle Title
      • Vehicle Registration
      • Driver’s License
      • Proof of Return of any Previous Vehicle (If applicable)
      • If you are not the vehicle owner, provide proof of your relationship to the owner (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.) 
    • The maximum weight for all vehicles, including motor homes, is 7,716 pounds (3.8 tons)
    • If you do not remove your vehicle from Mexico before your permit expires, you will be subject to penalties and your car can be confiscated!
  • Nationalizing Your Vehicle. If you are entering Mexico as a Permanent Resident, you may not bring a foreign plated car into Mexico on a TIP. Instead, you must nationalize the car. Nationalizing the vehicle gives you permission to keep it in the country indefinitely. 
    • Permit required from the Secretary of Economy
    • Only vehicles manufactured in North America (Mexico, US or Canada) can be nationalized in Mexico
      • Vehicles manufactured in North America which are exactly 10 years old (from date of import) do not need a permit!
    • Temporary residents converted to permanent residents - If you change your residency status to Permanent resident while your vehicle is permitted by a TIP, you must take the vehicle out of the country. At that point you can choose to sell it or nationalize it for re-entry.
    • Nationalization rules are complex, reach out to a customs broker to let them handle the process for you!
Mexico's Free Zone
If your vehicle will stay in the Baja Peninsula then you won't need a permit. Learn more about the "Free Zone" in this great article by www.mexpro.com to see if this applies to you.

We receive a lot of questions regarding rules when importing motorcycles. Here’s some quick reference on what’s allowed:

  • A street-legal full sized Motorcycle is considered a vehicle and not a recreation vehicle by Mexican customs and therefore must follow the same import rules as cars.
  • Only one street vehicle is allowed for import into Mexico by person.
  • Motorcycles require a TIP for import.
    • Applying for a Temporary Vehicle Import Permit (TIP) 
      • ONLINE: You can apply online here up to 6 months in advance but no shorter than 10 days in advance. We strongly recommend obtain the TIP at least 2 months in advance of your move because processing can be delayed and the permit will be mailed to your home.
      • AT THE BORDER: You can obtain the TIP at the border however the person who is listed on the title of the motorcycle must be present to request and receive it. Only an immediate family member (Spouse, Parent, Child) can request it on the owner’s behalf. You will need documentation (original and spanish translated copy) of the proof of relationship (birth or marriage certificate), the title and registration.
  • Motorcycles can be imported by a shipper/mover without your presence at the border as long as the TIP is obtained prior to the move.
  • You may import as many motorcycles as you’d like as long as you have a TIP for each one in different names. For example, if you want to import 4 motorcycles and you don’t have a TIP for any other vehicle in your name you can obtain (1) a TIP in your name, (2) a TIP in your Spouses name, (3) a Tip in a child’s name, (4) a TIP in a parent’s name.
We request that you book at least 4-6 weeks in advance of your move in order to secure your desired date range and to properly plan your trip.
We accept payments in the following methods
  • Bank Wire Transfer
  • US Check
  • Cash Pesos or Dollars
  • Credit / Debit Card
  • PayPal
Yes!
We have large warehouse storage in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico and Laredo, Texas
We can move your household within all of Mexico

please contact us for further information on State to State moves
Definitely splurge for the correct box when thinking about your favorite dishware. Using single wall boxes all-purposes boxes are not "dishpack" boxes which are double walled.

Check out this great short video for professional tips on packing dishware so everything arrives without damage!
We prepare your paperwork for crossing the border, either from Mexico to the US or from the US into Mexico.

We do require copies of sensitave documents such as
  • Passport
  • Social Security Number
  • Resident Card
  • Etc
Rest assured, these documents are only used to complete the required paperwork and then all copies are shreaded in our on site industrial paper shreader.

about us

ZOOMALO Moving & Storage is based in San Miguel de Allende, GTO Mexico and was previously called Lavinia's Shipping.

We have over 15 years of experience moving customers to Mexico, the United States, and around the world.

We work with a network of drivers and can offer pick-ups and deliveries to almost any location.

We are proud to announce our membership in the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA)

Voted as one of the Best Moving Companies in Laredo for 2021


ZOOMALO (Mexico)
Calle de la Estación, 149
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Mexico

ZOOMALO (United States)
2200 Constantinople St
Laredo, Texas 78040
United States

✆ 415-152-8949 🇲🇽
✆ US 512-535-3614 🇺🇸
📧shipping@zoomalo.com

Hours
M-F: 8:30am - 5:00pm CT
SAT: Closed
SUN: Closed



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