sandrarduncan
American expat in Puerto Rico
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Lives in Rincón, Rincon
Registration: 13 September 2015
Updated building Costs by Acros5790
Hi all! Wondering what updated 2022 construction costs are on a per square foot basis. I am seeing people on here quoting $250-$300/SF. This seems ridiculously high and is basically the cost for building in California. Also my architect ...
I understand. Unfortunately most people won't have anyone to recommend because of the issues I mentioned above. Also if you are lucky enough to have someone recommend someone more then likely they are extremely booked and will charge you 4 times ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
We have a house here and we are here because my husband gets his free medical care at the va hospital. We have lived in other countries. Recently we lived a year in belize, we lived in mexico for a year and half and are permanent residents of ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@juliebar21 Vibe is fine here, but as for health care. It's very scary and lacks lots of services or services aren't timely. We have a neighbor who is puerto Ricans who fell in a parking lot fracture here arm from the elbow downShe was in a ... Read More
Updated building Costs by Acros5790
Hi all! Wondering what updated 2022 construction costs are on a per square foot basis. I am seeing people on here quoting $250-$300/SF. This seems ridiculously high and is basically the cost for building in California. Also my architect ...
I have not provided any information on any specific contractors. So I have no idea what you are speaking of. Read More
Updated building Costs by Acros5790
Hi all! Wondering what updated 2022 construction costs are on a per square foot basis. I am seeing people on here quoting $250-$300/SF. This seems ridiculously high and is basically the cost for building in California. Also my architect ...
Building jere is really expensive. Unfortunately I can't give you a price. There are amny issues with mostly the contractors either running with your money or taking 4 times as long to complete a project or just doing an absolute shitty job and I ... Read More
Just got back to Mainland from 2 weeks by DocRob
On la Isla.What a trip! Met more interesting people this time than ever. Some were, ahem, a little strange.Many were not Borinquenos, however. So, for me that's a good sign. LOLObservations this trip:-Land price is to the Moon! $175k for 3 ropes. ...
Buying property/ home here is a nightmare. We closed in November. Never ever again. If the real estate agent didn't make us put down a deposit, which you lose if you back out. I wouldn't have gone through with this. Every nightmare from the ... Read More
Trying to get out of an expired real estate contract by fincanuevacreacion
Hi,My ex husband is/was under contract to buy a house. The sellers are two weeks past the closing date because they didn't have their ducks in a row and they switched attorneys halfway through the process. So he told the agent yesterday that he ...
@fincanuevacreacionWow that's absolutely horrible. What is luma saying why you don't have power? Read More
Trying to get out of an expired real estate contract by fincanuevacreacion
Hi,My ex husband is/was under contract to buy a house. The sellers are two weeks past the closing date because they didn't have their ducks in a row and they switched attorneys halfway through the process. So he told the agent yesterday that he ...
The realtor is lying to you. The buyer can walk away after your contract has expired. We have a real estate lawyer we are using and she is very inexpensive. You can message me if you want her numberI am sorry you are dealing with thisWe have had ... Read More
Moving to PR west side of the island by JessicaMaria
Hello everyone. I am from NYC and I am looking for some information on moving and for English/bilingual speaking schools on the west side of the island. I will be moving with my daughter (entering 9th grade) and possibly my son that is 21 years old. ...
@jessicamabreu No public schools really are bilingual. You'll have to pay for private schools and it cost more for a private school here then to send you child to college here.Imo not worth the money. I would consider homeschool and when you child ... Read More
Prefab home by judyvillacis
I am going to build a prefab home with Casa Mi Ahnelo. It’s been almost 6 months since I signed the contract and the process has been a crawling one. I’m ready to pull out. One months to make minor plan changes and the rest has been ...
@judyvillacis Unfortunately this is an issue with 99% of builders. Contractors, etc.I have friends that waited years for an additional floor to be built and the windows everytime would come fucked up. Their flooring they had done was messed up as ... Read More
Any Free English Speaking Schools in PR? by Leyito
I'm very worried about my kids education when we get there, they don't speak english I suppose to start school on Aug 25.
Don't do it. Education is horrible here, there might be a few schools that claim bilingual, but this means you need ro speak Spanish and they teach English I have lived here 7 yrs. We pulled our child out of the school after 6 weeks. I worked ... Read More
Is anyone currently homeschooling in Belize? by 1patientperson
My family is preparing to move to Belize and I want to homeschool when we do. Is anyone currently homeschooling there? And do you know what the legal requirements are?
We now have a signed lease in belize and expected to arrive for the beginning of the school year. Ia hoping to continue our homeschooling when we arrive. What hoops do we have to go through? As we currently live in Puerto rico and we have no ... Read More
Is anyone currently homeschooling in Belize? by 1patientperson
My family is preparing to move to Belize and I want to homeschool when we do. Is anyone currently homeschooling there? And do you know what the legal requirements are?
It also states you must be belizen to apply to home school Read More
Rio Mar/Rio Grande Condos by JoeJon
Considering moving to start the 2022 tax year. I speak no Spanish. I prefer to not live in San Juan even though I know it has the most English speakers. I know Dorado and Palmas del Mar are the other recommended locations from people moving from ...
I am some what familiar with that area. If you don't mind over paying then that's a good location for you, it's still a minimum if 30 mins from San juan Airport. I have stayed in that area several times. Its ok. You really need to stay ... Read More
Moving to Puerto Rico just before the crisis by Diksha
Hi everybody, Taking the plunge and daring to move abroad is a real challenge, but when your move to Puerto Rico is marked by an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis, as we have been experiencing for just over a year, this change can ...
We are leaving the us. We have no control with arrivals, that's the first thing ti fix. 2nd the police need to dontheir job and arrest people. We have no real consequences or harsh punishments for these irresponsible peoples behavior. This ... Read More
Moving to Puerto Rico just before the crisis by Diksha
Hi everybody, Taking the plunge and daring to move abroad is a real challenge, but when your move to Puerto Rico is marked by an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis, as we have been experiencing for just over a year, this change can ...
If you want to compare we can do that Total cases Taiwan 1,104 Pr 141,386 New cases Taiwan 14 Pr 1747 Total deaths Taiwan 12 Pr 2264 Active cases Taiwan 46 Pr137,584 Deaths per million Taiwan 0.5 Pr 2,264 Population Taiwan 22,851,964 Pr. ... Read More
Moving to Puerto Rico just before the crisis by Diksha
Hi everybody, Taking the plunge and daring to move abroad is a real challenge, but when your move to Puerto Rico is marked by an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis, as we have been experiencing for just over a year, this change can ...
Only 6 us states are doing better then puerto rico for new daily cases, it's an epic failure here Read More
Moving to Puerto Rico just before the crisis by Diksha
Hi everybody, Taking the plunge and daring to move abroad is a real challenge, but when your move to Puerto Rico is marked by an unprecedented health, social and economic crisis, as we have been experiencing for just over a year, this change can ...
I have been here for 7 yrs. I have had enough of the incompetent government mishandling every dama situation it touches. This incompetence government handling this virus has set me to the end of my rope. We are moving. We have packing, sorting ... Read More
Come to corozal in a couple months by sandrarduncan
We are planning a move there in a couple months Looking for information on best areas of Corozal. What is the going rate for a long term rental that's furnished ? What's the best way to buy a used car? I would love to hear the lessons ...
Hello I appreciate your insight. We have learned it better to live somewhere for a long period of time before considering buying. We definitely are looking for a rental at this time. We are also running into an issue pertaining to this gold ... Read More
Come to corozal in a couple months by sandrarduncan
We are planning a move there in a couple months Looking for information on best areas of Corozal. What is the going rate for a long term rental that's furnished ? What's the best way to buy a used car? I would love to hear the lessons ...
Hello I live in Puerto rico, Belize is 2 1/2 the size of Belize. We are looking to relocate to corozal. Right now I am really looking for a source where we can find rental properties. Thank you Read More
New members of the Belize forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belize forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
We are planning move to corozal in the next couple months, but how does one get around the golden standard lodging? We want to move there full-time while waiting for the qrp. However I cant find really any housing rentals online in corozal. I have ... Read More
Come to corozal in a couple months by sandrarduncan
We are planning a move there in a couple months Looking for information on best areas of Corozal. What is the going rate for a long term rental that's furnished ? What's the best way to buy a used car? I would love to hear the lessons ...
We have already used international living for about 20 yrs now. However you need to remember these are written by people who make money off their reporting, so I listen what they have for insight, buy I also want information from people who ... Read More
Come to corozal in a couple months by sandrarduncan
We are planning a move there in a couple months Looking for information on best areas of Corozal. What is the going rate for a long term rental that's furnished ? What's the best way to buy a used car? I would love to hear the lessons ...
Thanks for your reply. Actually belize is 2 1/2 times tye size of puerto rico where we live. Belize has a smaller population then we have here, as we have 2.3 million people here. We definitely know we want to live in corozal, I prefer not to ... Read More
Come to corozal in a couple months
We are planning a move there in a couple months Looking for information on best areas of Corozal. What is the going rate for a long term rental that's furnished ? What's the best way to buy a used car? I would love to hear the lessons ... Read More
Cost of Living in Puerto Rico in 2021 by Cheryl
Hello everybody, We would like to take stock of the changing cost of living in Puerto Rico, particularly in your city or region. The aim is to measure the impact that the health crisis may have had on your expenses. This will help other ...
Just use numbeo.com for all cost of living information Read More
Escaping N.J. for PR during covid by JF214
I have spent the whole pandemic in N.J. along with my family and we are considering spending November and December at our home in PR. We have been under strict quarantine and my kids are starting to struggle. Was curious of any thoughts on what the ...
Yeah ok. Rolling my eyes Read More
Homeschooling options in PR? by Ghebray
Hello, My family and I are looking for the best homeschool programs in PR. We are considering a move to the NW part of the island. We have a soon to be 1st grader and a soon to be 2nd grader that we would like to homeschool. We have not found ...
My son has been homeschooling here for 6 yrs. He has no interest in learning Spanish. He picked up Japanese. Read More
How much to offer for land. by My_Name_Was_Taken
I'm looking for a small plot close to the ocean in Puerto Rico. I'm in my early 40s and my plan is to finance the land, pay it off in ~5 years and then finance the construction of a vacation/retirement home. With agents working for sellers ...
Go on puerto rico classifieds, Read More
How much to offer for land. by My_Name_Was_Taken
I'm looking for a small plot close to the ocean in Puerto Rico. I'm in my early 40s and my plan is to finance the land, pay it off in ~5 years and then finance the construction of a vacation/retirement home. With agents working for sellers ...
I am form nh and familiar with mass pricing . Cali,NYC etc are very expensive as well. I think property here is way to expensive from what thebtade off is for the cost if electric, water and goods. $7 plus tax for a gallon of milk. You aren't ... Read More
How much to offer for land. by My_Name_Was_Taken
I'm looking for a small plot close to the ocean in Puerto Rico. I'm in my early 40s and my plan is to finance the land, pay it off in ~5 years and then finance the construction of a vacation/retirement home. With agents working for sellers ...
Where i live is about 65k for under a 1/4 acre. If you go deep in the mountains it will be cheaper. Back in 2016 the prices were better. My friend bought a place a building with 4 apartments, 3 bedrooms and a bath plus kitchen and living room ... Read More
Homeschooling options in PR? by Ghebray
Hello, My family and I are looking for the best homeschool programs in PR. We are considering a move to the NW part of the island. We have a soon to be 1st grader and a soon to be 2nd grader that we would like to homeschool. We have not found ...
I worked in education in the us. I came her when .y son was 5. We pulled him out of the school 6 weeks later Education here is horrible. Private schools maybe a little better but not worth the money. You pay more for private schools then you do ... Read More
Looking to relocate from Boston to Rincon by juliana.boston
Hola a todos, Estoy muy feliz de haver encontrado este forum, y espero poder cultivar amistades digitales con ustedes :) I'm brazilian-born, boston-raised and absolutely dead set on moving to Puerto Rico, though my husband and I would like to have ...
Ray i am not sure these are prefab homes. I thought these were pvc homes. If you look on the classified you will see that rela estate here is only increasing Read More
How much to offer for land. by My_Name_Was_Taken
I'm looking for a small plot close to the ocean in Puerto Rico. I'm in my early 40s and my plan is to finance the land, pay it off in ~5 years and then finance the construction of a vacation/retirement home. With agents working for sellers ...
I find price here are ridiculously high, this happened after maria. I would wait Read More
best gated beach front communities on the western side of Puerto Rico? by davidrothbard
Are there any gated communities on the western side of Puerto Rico that have beach access? I was thinking of the Rincon area, but either north or south of that area should be fine too. I'm looking for a nice place to rent that's in the $1500 a ...
No gates communities in the west, like gringo only communitys. You can find 2 or3 in cabo rojo. But you aren't going to find any gates communities on the island where you are paying $1500 a month. As stated about those a popular in dorado or ... Read More
Looking to relocate from Boston to Rincon by juliana.boston
Hola a todos, Estoy muy feliz de haver encontrado este forum, y espero poder cultivar amistades digitales con ustedes :) I'm brazilian-born, boston-raised and absolutely dead set on moving to Puerto Rico, though my husband and I would like to have ...
Hello. Anything can change in 2 or 3 yrs As for housing, they now have a company on the island that does earthquake and hurricane proof homes , unfortunately I can't remember the materials use or the name if the builder We lived in rincon. I ... Read More
Documents for Driver's License in 2020 by travelmomo
Hi all, I'm new here and had some questions about the docs required to get a PR driver's license. The other posts seem to have outdated info. 1. Proof of residence: I am renting and don't have utility bills or a deed. What else will they ...
Save yourself a headache and wait as long a possible ti get you id here, its a thw bigg8pain in the ass. Its a whole day or two to have it done. I lived here more then 3 yrs before I switched over and that's because mine from the states was ... Read More
Documents for Driver's License in 2020 by travelmomo
Hi all, I'm new here and had some questions about the docs required to get a PR driver's license. The other posts seem to have outdated info. 1. Proof of residence: I am renting and don't have utility bills or a deed. What else will they ...
Rey for a real id drivers license. The island mandates a passport or a puerto rico birth certificate Read More
Documents for Driver's License in 2020 by travelmomo
Hi all, I'm new here and had some questions about the docs required to get a PR driver's license. The other posts seem to have outdated info. 1. Proof of residence: I am renting and don't have utility bills or a deed. What else will they ...
my suggestion is to drive with your current license. Here irs a nightmare. U would get it here 1 month before yours expire or you will have to take the written ans driving test all over again. You can not get a real ID drivers license if you ... Read More
Importing a shipping container house from mainland US to PR by JakeWhiskey
Hello All, newbie here. I'm Jake, and I am considering moving to PR. I was thinking about building out a shipping container as a house here in Colorado and then shipping it down there. Does anyone have any experience with importing a prefab ...
I lived on the island through irma and maria. I seen cargos containers ripped to pieces all over the island. I would build a house with one of these. Casa tin is a container home in aguada Read More
Importing a shipping container house from mainland US to PR by JakeWhiskey
Hello All, newbie here. I'm Jake, and I am considering moving to PR. I was thinking about building out a shipping container as a house here in Colorado and then shipping it down there. Does anyone have any experience with importing a prefab ...
Your. Better off. Building an earthship house or a sandbag home. Theres an earthship house in aguada and a sandbag home in utuado These are made to withhold earthquakes and hurricanes Read More
Earthquake in PR this AM by Sitka
Just getting reports of damage from a 5.8 earthquake on the south side of the island. Saw photos of some cement houses that were heavily damaged. We felt the shake early AM.
Ok. It's not unusual to have these quakes according to the specialist. Theres only a 2% chance that within 2 weeks we will be hit with a larger quake. Stay safe and prepare as much as possible Read More
Unusual (new) expat member question by RickC0369
Greetings to all members of the forum from a balmy 75° winter day in Central North Carolina! My name is Ricardo and I am using (hijacking?) the form to request some member guidance for a very unique situation I’ve been thrust into. First ...
Best of luck, I know of no one on that side of the island Read More
Should inspection marbete cost $11? Or bill padded w unlisted fees? by potholes
I went to an official inspection station. There were at least 2 signs saying the cost of inspection posted there saying the cost should be $11. However, after checking ONLY the emissions by hooking a cord to the tailpipe and revving the engine up ...
This is off topic and I agree with you how peoples unnecessary comments about move back to the states etc. But this happened to me last week We had to go to the dentist for our child because a couple months back he was meesinga round and broke 3 of ... Read More
Family living abroad in Puerto Rico, Where to live? by Travelingwave
Hi, My family is planning on living a year abroad in Puerto Rico. We are an active young family (7 years, 5 years, and 1 year old). We are looking for the area to live that best fits our family needs. We would be renting a place. Our goal of ...
I only read your first paragraph and I am replying to that. If you need to work here. That's doesntbwork out well for many people. We are retired and I can tell you we know many people that live here all ages, and nationalities as well as ... Read More
Car titles by londonpride
How long does it take to get a PR title for an imported car after all the paperwork is done and you have the plates?
It is not a mistake my friend went to dtop. Drop said the same thing. Puerto Rico is discriminating against people that weren't born in Puerto rico. If you have a passport you have no need to get a real Id. My friend is unable to get a ... Read More
Car titles by londonpride
How long does it take to get a PR title for an imported car after all the paperwork is done and you have the plates?
For a real id they will not accept your current license, you need a passport or a Puerto birth certificate. This is directly from dtop https://www.dtop.pr.gov/real-id/ Read More
Car titles by londonpride
How long does it take to get a PR title for an imported car after all the paperwork is done and you have the plates?
Ok I am back to give people updates on the bs at dtop/ cesco. I guess per a new law in pr. A person needs to attend a drug and alcohol class before getting a license. Also another bullshit thing they are doing which is illegal and discriminates ... Read More
Autoexpreso (toll pass) for recently shipped vehicle by Jt25
Hi. I recently had my car shipped over and in driving it from the piers to where I am staying are a couple of tolls, one manned and one unmanned. I wasn’t able to pay first one (unmanned) so at the next one (manned) I bought an autoexpreso ...
Cars that come here will be heavily taxed when it gets here. Then you will have to deal with getting the paperwork done as well as registration etc. This will be an all day event maybe even 2 days. I wasnt going to pay the heavy tax, so I didnt ... Read More
Children integration in a new school in Puerto Rico by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Moving abroad can be particularly hard on children. For any parent planning a move to Puerto Rico, it is of utmost importance to make sure they do everything in their power to make sure their childrens transition is as smooth as ...
Ok sorry to hear. The schools here are horrible also you might not even get staff that speaks english. When we put our kid in school in cabo rojo only one staff spoke English. Also schools here share nurses and they dont stay at any school. This ... Read More
PR Driver's License is valid for how many years? by princos
PR Driver's License is valid for how many years? I heard they are supposed to give you 6 years. Is it 6 full years, or rounded down? They gave me only 5 years and 8 days, from when I first received it in 2014, now it's expiring 2019. ...
If it expires you will have to do the written and driver's test all over again. Which they charge for. Yes you have to go in person and you cant don't online. Also you will want to get a real ID. Which is a pain in the butt and a lot worse ... Read More
About rincon schools and living. by Prettyana928
I'm relocating in a year to Puerto Rico with my family and need to know about the private English schools in rincon or mayaguez, not to far from one another. If anyone can tell me the best ones and the cost monthly per child. I have a child in ...
Schools start in Aug here. I think next week I also replied to your private message Read More
About rincon schools and living. by Prettyana928
I'm relocating in a year to Puerto Rico with my family and need to know about the private English schools in rincon or mayaguez, not to far from one another. If anyone can tell me the best ones and the cost monthly per child. I have a child in ...
Please feel free to private messages me and I can give you my FB page or my text number Read More
Bugs? by Sundaiirose
Hello I tried goggling with no avail. Please anyone in PR what are the tiny little brown flying bugs almost like a Nat but it flys like a lady bug, and what are the tan brownish gray bugs I find them on the walls and they seem to just be dead. How ...
Actually when it pours out hard. The termites nest gets disturbed and they will also get through your screens. But you will find hundreds of wings as well Read More
African Americans in Puerto Rico by Jolo84
Hi guys, are there many African American expats in Puerto Rico? We lived there for 6 years, but we lived on base so there were quite a few African American families. I was wondering about the West Coast area. Thanks
I live in Puerto Rico since 2014. People on the island accept you no matter what Over all most are amazing. It really doesn't matter your color. If you are a good person that is all that matters. If you are looking to work on the island that ... Read More
Realator Need ASAP- Trustworthy by ScubaKristin
Hi Everyone! I'm Kristin! My wife is being transferred to Aguadilla in October/November of this year (2019). We will be coming down in September for 10 days to look for housing, but I would like to start working with several real-estate agents ...
Buying and renting through a realtor is 2 different things Read More
Electricity/Internet in Rincon by Austin-Rincon
Hi expat community. My husband, kids and I are planning a move to Rincón in Jan/early February. My husband and I can work remotely from anywhere, but I just want to check on the electrical/internet reliability in Rincon. I’ve read ...
Both places you will find that it's part of the hustle Read More
Electricity/Internet in Rincon by Austin-Rincon
Hi expat community. My husband, kids and I are planning a move to Rincón in Jan/early February. My husband and I can work remotely from anywhere, but I just want to check on the electrical/internet reliability in Rincon. I’ve read ...
Rey most of the time if the power is down your internet service wont be working as well. If you have satellite it will work Each area has their own hub near you which provides your service. Maybe its different on your side of the island Read More
Realator Need ASAP- Trustworthy by ScubaKristin
Hi Everyone! I'm Kristin! My wife is being transferred to Aguadilla in October/November of this year (2019). We will be coming down in September for 10 days to look for housing, but I would like to start working with several real-estate agents ...
Realtors are looking to make money and they really do a lot of work if they are looking for rentals. Its a different way of life here I use to email and send messages to Realtors and more then 3 weeks later I would get a call back. It's just ... Read More
Electricity/Internet in Rincon by Austin-Rincon
Hi expat community. My husband, kids and I are planning a move to Rincón in Jan/early February. My husband and I can work remotely from anywhere, but I just want to check on the electrical/internet reliability in Rincon. I’ve read ...
I meant like aguadilla. Its a big city but not like most us cities. Plus lots of areas aren't inntue city its self. I would personally recommend isabela. Most home will come with a transfer switch which you have to bring a generator I highly ... Read More
Realator Need ASAP- Trustworthy by ScubaKristin
Hi Everyone! I'm Kristin! My wife is being transferred to Aguadilla in October/November of this year (2019). We will be coming down in September for 10 days to look for housing, but I would like to start working with several real-estate agents ...
Most people don't work with realtor unless they are buying. They arent reliable. Best to find something you like you the classifies and call the people. I would suggest staying in aguadilla and Isabella. Maybe parts of moca and aguada Rincon is ... Read More
Electricity/Internet in Rincon by Austin-Rincon
Hi expat community. My husband, kids and I are planning a move to Rincón in Jan/early February. My husband and I can work remotely from anywhere, but I just want to check on the electrical/internet reliability in Rincon. I’ve read ...
Every time it rains people lose power, water and internet. The worse thing about Rincon is the brown outs which will ruin every appliance you have. Some landlords will allow generator many don't. Thats wht we moves from Rincon. Always water, ... Read More
Electricity/Internet in Rincon by Austin-Rincon
Hi expat community. My husband, kids and I are planning a move to Rincón in Jan/early February. My husband and I can work remotely from anywhere, but I just want to check on the electrical/internet reliability in Rincon. I’ve read ...
My advice from living on the island since 2014 and I have lived in cabo rojo, arecibo, Rincon, aguada and Quebradillas is stay away from Rincon. Most of Rincon has power and water issues. Internet is another cluster. You need to get liberty ... Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
I really recommend checking into an earth ship home or a sand bag home. These are both very inexpensive but labor intensive and self sustainable. These are both new projects on the island. I wish you the best no matter what you choose to do. I do ... Read More
About rincon schools and living. by Prettyana928
I'm relocating in a year to Puerto Rico with my family and need to know about the private English schools in rincon or mayaguez, not to far from one another. If anyone can tell me the best ones and the cost monthly per child. I have a child in ...
I dont suggest living in Rincon if you plan on going to one of those 2 schools. Traffic is a nightmare. Dont recommend it. Live in mayaguez if these are schools you are interested. Isabela has a great private school that's a montersay type of ... Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
Sorry to chime in amd sound silly. There are many homes available from all price ranges Unless you have money for a mansion there is no reason to build unless you are thinking about a non traditional type of house such as a home made of cargo ... Read More
Possibly moving to Aguadilla, what’s it like there? by CloudyMentos
Greetings! Way new to Expat.com and this forum, but have a number of questions about life in Aguadilla. I might move there for work, won’t know if I can for a few weeks, and we were hoping for San Juan because they have a major airport, ...
Hello I have lived in 5 towns in puerto Rico cabo rojo, arecibo, Rincon, aguada and now quesadillas. We have lived on the island for 5 yrs. Aguadilla is ok. It's a bigger city. So sole areas have bigger city issues. Can't complain much ... Read More
Recommend best areas to live in Rincon by Dfzawil
Hola, My husband and I (and Maltese dog) are searching reasonable good areas to live in Rincón, Puerto Rico. We are in our 50’s, love water sports and layback beach vibe. I am an also a painter and I would love to continue doing so in ...
My suggestion is to move to Aguada or anasco. I lived in Rincon. I think the non natives that live there have attitudes. Stay out of puntas and ensceda ( sorry about the spelling) Rincon is over priced for rental and buying. The grocery store is ... Read More
How to make friends in Puerto Rico by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Puerto Rico :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Lots of groups clean the beaches in rincon. Also theres a group thatbhas veen restoring the area on aguadilla near the ruins Aguada has an earthship home. Lots of options. You can find these on facebook If you want to facbook friend me i can tag ... Read More
Children integration in a new school in Puerto Rico by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Moving abroad can be particularly hard on children. For any parent planning a move to Puerto Rico, it is of utmost importance to make sure they do everything in their power to make sure their childrens transition is as smooth as ...
I tried schooling here for my son. After 6 weeks pulled him out. Education here is horrible. I worked in public schools in the states. I strongly suggest against it. Many people pay for private schools. I refuse to pay to have my child educated. ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Please before you sign a lease make sure you are ablento get liberty internet. They are reliable. Dont get claro, net huges,etc Remember Many times with apartments, condos etc you wont be able to havr a generator and most of those places dint havr ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Puerto Rico by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Puerto Rico Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a ...
The post you repied to was dated 2013 Read More
Being convincing to an employer in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding a job in Puerto Rico is no easy feat. From applying for a job all the way to job interviews, the etiquette can be different abroad. Specially job interviews, that can already be pretty daunting, can feel even worse when ...
Jobs were hard to find before the hurricane, even harder now. If you arent bilingual forget about getting a job. Create a business is your best bet however thats anither nightmare in its self. I always tell people if you are retired and have a ... Read More
First time moving to PR, family of 5 by claybonz
Hello everyone. I am moving to Puerto Rico this summer 2019 for work. I am employed for the government and will work at Fort Buchanan. We are a family of five with three younger children. I am looking for recommendations on locales to live based ...
Might i suggest finding a facebook page for fort Buchanan. Theres one for the coast guards in aguadilla, so i assume you will find one for fort Buchanan as well Read More
Our experience in purchasing a home in beautiful Puerto Rico. by BrianTX
Here's the story: My wife and I put our home in Texas on the market in February of 2016. After lots of discussion, we (which means my beautiful wife) decided that it was just too far from everything. We live out in the country and even to go ...
Hi evelyn. This is zazoo disnt know you were in this group as well Read More
New Member by GuestPoster002
Greetings Everyone>>> New to this forum and I hope I'm doing this correctly. I'm in Carolina Pr now and are going to "Porta del Sol "(west coast) oh how I love that title. learning my Spanish as I go "should of payed ...
What area on the west are you considering? If you let me know i might be able to find some places for you to look at. I am in quebradillas but know people throughout the island Read More
the % tax imposed on Hybrid by sesily
Hi everyone, I have one question: Specific model-Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid - it is a “Plug-in Hybrid” (different from typical hybrid). What would be the % tax imposed on it? Whom should I contact for more details? Thank you ! Sesily
Not sure where one would plug in an electric vehicle. We dont have charging stations on the island Read More
Having a baby in Puerto Rico by ashbates1
HELLO! My husband was offered a finance job with Honeywell in Aguadilla, PR. We are both fluent in Spanish, and have visited Puerto Rico and are excited about the opportunity. However. I would be just shy of 8 months pregnant when we arrive, and our ...
Sorry, wouldn't do it. Have your baby where you are a fly afterwards. Safe yourself hassles and dont have a baby here Read More
what to bring by laalinda
What are some things that you moved to PR that maybe you really didn't need? Should I bring my furniture or just buy when I get there? Small appliances- toaster, blender, crockpot? dishes? linens? As well, what are things you wish you took with ...
To be honest the only regrets are 2 things 1st linen. We have horrible linen, mostly micofiber crap or polyester. If you are lucky you might 100% cotton but its way over priced. You can order some on amazon at a reasonable price but you never ... Read More
Tenants rights after hurricane maria by JoyceMeghan
My spouse and I rented a house in Añasco beginning in March 2016. Our lease ended in March 2017. At that time, we made a verbal agreement to continue renting the home through December 2017. The lease stipulated that home repairs were our ...
Wow. Sorry to hear. No straight answers with tentant landlord issues. The laws here could have went either direction depending on yue judge Read More
Living in dorado by Rebeccapri
My family just moved here to Dorado in the RC Reserve, from North Carolina. We have 2 kids- 3yr & 16mo. We are looking for people that live here to be part of the community. Also, is there any activities for my children. Does anyone live ...
Rey i think its good to also have a fb group,people see their facebook more then this page. Read More
New here...considering move to PR soon and looking for a good school by theJilly
Hi, my name is Jill and my husband and I are negotiating an expat position for him in PR. If all goes well, we'll be moving in the next 1-3 months, I think. We will probably end up in the Humacao area, and I am looking for a private school ...
Sorry i cant help with an answer, due to me not understanding Spanish Read More
Isabella Home Inspector by laalinda
we are looking to purchase in Isabela area and i'm not sure how it works to hire a home inspector. would the inspector spend the day with us checking out houses? and if so, how much does that cost?
My point is that many try to sell and legally cant, then there are years of disputes and waiting. Make sure they have the title first, reason is because if you have an inspection and now you are waiting years for the process of the property then ... Read More
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We used autostop in aguada. I would stay away from Mitsubishi dealer in aguadilla Read More
Isabella Home Inspector by laalinda
we are looking to purchase in Isabela area and i'm not sure how it works to hire a home inspector. would the inspector spend the day with us checking out houses? and if so, how much does that cost?
Hello i have no answers, just wanted to sat hello. We are located in quebradillas Until your lawyer sees a title i wouldn't spend the monet on an inspection Read More
Rincon? San Juan? Opinions? by Dizzyelf
Hello, We are planning on moving to PR in September. I’m having a hard time narrowing down possible cities to move. We are in love with the whole island. I thought maybe you guys could help. Spanish isn’t a problem as I’m fluent. ...
Try aguada, if you want to be near rincon. The rents have gone up all over the island since the hurricane. Very crazy You can check out aguadilla you want a cheaper rent and be close to surfing Read More
Living in Rio Mar? by Tkron
Hello. We are wondering if there are any folks living in Rio Mar complex? We are considering buying there & hope to find new friends to get together with. Thanks!
Best of luck. I love that hotel but the beach there really isnt great. You can try to look for a forclosed/ ban owned property on homepath, just enter puerto rico for location. But most of use that have moved here recommend living on an area for ... Read More
Living in Rio Mar? by Tkron
Hello. We are wondering if there are any folks living in Rio Mar complex? We are considering buying there & hope to find new friends to get together with. Thanks!
We have stay in the hotel part There are house built on the property right around the golf courses and then the have several smaller buildings they use as luie condos. So i am not sure which ones you are speaking of. If its the house, they are ... Read More
Living in Rio Mar? by Tkron
Hello. We are wondering if there are any folks living in Rio Mar complex? We are considering buying there & hope to find new friends to get together with. Thanks!
Are you speaking of he wyndham rio mar in rio Grande? Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Ray its not really the cost, its what you get for the cost. Healthcare here isnt great and even a regular drs appointment and you are there for a min of 3 to 4 hrs. You arent getting your moneys worth paying for insurance. A drs appointment is ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Sorry ray, i was a federal employee. Maybe i had a better rate then others outside the government. I had the best health plans for the whole family and it was under $400. So thats why i think for one person $288 is expensive. And its really a ... Read More
I need a real estate agent, cabo rojo area by GuestPoster263
I'm looking for a real estate agent local to the cabo rojo area. good references required.
Real estate agents here arent like they are in the states. It takes them weeks to get back to you if they even get back to you Realtors dont own a listing like in the states , its a free for all. Have you try driving around to the areas you are ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Sorry i missed posted the first time about the milk vs alnind milk Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Heres the data According to Natural News, it takes some 2,000 gallons of water to produce one gallon of Cow Milk, roughly twice as much as that required to produce a gallon of Almond Milk.Sep 8, 2014 Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Actually almond milk take 3 time more water then the processing of cows milk Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Ray i am 53 and when i looked for helathcare myself its $288 for the worst plan that triple s has. Read More
Cost of living 2019 in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I actually have an insight on the cost of milk For milk to be proceed it need alots of water and water is very expensive. Read More
GaNaZoZa by GaNaZoZa
Hello all! My lady and I have planned to relocate to a warmer climate for years. We are just waiting for all the kiddos to be out on their own. Two down, two to go. We have a list of places that we have been considering and in our travels have ...
Please dont be fooled by what they are saying about the tax breaks. If you arent extremely wealthy, it wont benefit you as much as you think. Also every product you buy here is alot more then in the states and many countries, plus the almost ... Read More
GaNaZoZa by GaNaZoZa
Hello all! My lady and I have planned to relocate to a warmer climate for years. We are just waiting for all the kiddos to be out on their own. Two down, two to go. We have a list of places that we have been considering and in our travels have ...
Hello, there are several tools to use to find the best places to live. One is international living besr places to retire 2019. Also numbeo. You can research and so has comparison as well You can search from cost of living, to housing prices, ... Read More