Panama hats are made in Jipijapa, Ecuador in the Province of Manta.

Salinas, Ecuador
Oceanfront condos are for sale at $150,000. These oceanfront condos are on the malecon or broadwalk in the main part of Salinas or on the Malecon in Chipippe, right before the Naval Base.
Some condos or apartments cost more and some can be had for less depending on your skill in finding them and your ability to negotiate. Usually not best to use a “gringo” real estate agent or broker unless that broker has local family connections where you can get a better deal. Next door to Salinas is La Libertad which is a small but busy port town.