I often see people say to avoid Caserios or public housing areas. How do you know where they are? Anytime you visit places, you don't necessarily know where those areas are, unless you find yourself in the wrong place. It would be better to know where they are, to try to avoid them.
Caserios
Live2sparkle
21 December 2016 06:31:00
33
ReyP
21 December 2016 10:49:02
5509
Ask the people or the realtor
ReyP
21 December 2016 11:42:50
5509
Unfortunately caserios can pop up anywhere in the future so there are no guarantees. Most of the people there are good people if poor but there is also always a drug distributor running things from his mother or grandmother apartment and sooner or later somebody always wants his turf.
Shit happens but put your fears aside, it is not all bad, it is a concentration of people, a possible market also for legal activities like a Panadería or gas station or neighborhood convenience store.
Anolis
21 December 2016 15:46:17
114
To answer the question a bit more practically, public housing projects ('caseríos') are readily identifiable in Puerto Rico, usually consisting of many, medium-rise buildings, all painted the same color, and often on controlled access streets. Here is an example: http://elvocero.com/wp-content/uploads/ … aserio.jpg . You can often even see a caserío on Google Maps (https://goo.gl/maps/QjkquB6p7Uu). You won't just wander into one. On the other hand, in the metro area areas relatively nearby caseríos are not necessarily bad areas. For instance Ocean Park & Isla Verde (very safe) are both very close to the Llorens housing project, which is generally considered unsafe.
Subscribe to this topic
Articles to help you in your expat project in Puerto Rico
A land of opportunity and freedom.
The day we decided to move we were a little worry about how expensive it would be. Now we know how affordable it ...
Renting in Puerto Rico
Visiting the island many times over the years and getting to know the towns and different areas before making a ...
Paying Taxes in Puerto Rico
Paying Taxes in Puerto Rico
5 misconceptions about Puerto Rico
Playa del Condado, Puerto Rico
Purchasing property in Puerto Rico
Six yeas ago we purchased our home in Naguabo Puerto Rico (PR) in the barrio of El Duce. Some of the lessons we ...
About Work VISA
I am writing this guide to assist people understand how a work VISA is done.
Open a bank account that suits you
Discover the best international banks to manage your money securely.
"