To any current Cabo Rojo residents, in particular seniors with limited mobility, I'd appreciate a
response to any one or all of the following questions:
1. What is the current availability of power and potable water?
2. Which barrio(s) is/are most likely to be quieter, yet close to services (ATM/Econo, etc.)?
3. What is the likelihood of finding Medicare-contracted MDs in Mayaguez (yes, I'm aware of the
flight of doctors stateside and the general poor healthcare situation)?
4. What Internet/cable connections are available and with what reliability? (My business is operated
online, and poor infrastructure here would be a deal breaker.)
5. Did you ever use Lineas Caborrojenas for travel back and forth to Mayaguez? (Yes, I know
publicos have a reputation for unreliability.) Was Uber running on the west side before the hurricanes?
6. Are there secondary, off-highway, roads between CJ and Mayaguez? I don't really see any on
MapQuest.
7. How have you found your neighbors in any terms you wish to discuss good or bad?
8. Always good to hear cons over pros, so any cons would be good.
I think that's enough. I'm over 70, looking to downsize, and despite the numerous problems in PR, including those predating Irma and Maria, housing and COL in PR, in contrast to places like CA, or just about anywhere stateside, may trump my better judgment here, and the availability of rentals under $1000 to start does look good in the SW part of the island. I lived in the Condado many, many years ago, but I don't think I can handle the metro area now. By the way, I have no problem with reading/speaking Spanish. Worked many years in Mexico.
Thanks for your kind input.