Spencerazac
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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Lives in Arizona
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Registration: 27 September 2015
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 ...
If you have satellite Internet, and a generator, you will always have Internet. I know they offer satellite Internet here but it can be expensive, I have liberty and I live in Vega Baja, very few issues as a matter fact that’s all we do for ... Read More
Relocating from Arizona
We live in Vega Baja, but we commute every day to San Juan, we live in a country setting, and to be honest that commute it is well worth where we live, I would not want to live in the city, but that depends on you, we live on the north coast, and ... Read More
Relocating from Arizona
Hello, I am also from Arizona, we moved to Puerto Rico three years ago, I am from East Mesa, my name is Spencer, if you have any questions you can message me directly, or through the site. 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 ...
Do not build anything but a cement house in Puerto Rico, if you do anything else but cement your gambling, this is hurricane country it’s not a matter of if but when another one hits. That’s my opinion anyway. Read More
Dating and finding love as an expat in Puerto Rico
Since you just arrived, I would do my best to familiarize yourself with that area that you live, find out what’s around, places to go things to see, Get out and about and you will meet people. Read More
Mistakes expats make in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Puerto Rico? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you ...
After moving here from Arizona, and bringing a lot of things that I never needed, and got destroyed by the weather anyway, my best advice would be to sell as much as you can there, before coming here, come here with cash from your sold items, then ... Read More
importing a dog to PR from Asia: requesting help and information by ThePeaFarmer
Hello! I and my dog Lucy will be moving to PR in the Spring of 2019. I think I have found all the regulations. But now I need to get a plane ticket. [b]Has anyone had good experiences with a particular airline? [/b]And advice about [b]which airport ...
I think it was American, But I can’t be certain I can’t remember, We had no problems at all Read More
importing a dog to PR from Asia: requesting help and information by ThePeaFarmer
Hello! I and my dog Lucy will be moving to PR in the Spring of 2019. I think I have found all the regulations. But now I need to get a plane ticket. [b]Has anyone had good experiences with a particular airline? [/b]And advice about [b]which airport ...
We brought our two dogs, from Arizona to Puerto Rico, However we drove to Jacksonville Florida first then took a flight over to Puerto Rico, where we had our belongings shipped from Jacksonville, our two dogs are very small, a Chihuahua and a ... Read More
ENGLISH-SPEAKING CHURCH by cab2345
Any recommendations? Moving to San Juan in December. Currently in Miami attending a progressive church, great music (guitars, drums, upbeat songs and singing--no hymnals). While my Spanish is okay (and getting better), there is no way I could ...
Same question, I would love to find out about an English-speaking church. Read More
Anything happening?
Id like to know also, Anybody know of any festivals going on this weekend? Read More
Town you call home by ReyP
What town in PR are you living in or planing to move to?
I live in Vega Baja, north coast. Read More
Exorbitant Contruction Materials Price by Elcalipocho
Has anyone been quoted/charged exorbitant contruction material prices after the hurricane? Materials like zinc and metal tubing? Had some friends replace patio covers destroyed after the hurricane... prices were ridiculous.. Like 3 times the price ...
You can find tile workers everywhere here, Don’t be afraid, just be cautious, and keep your eyes open. I just think it would be better if you had someone that you trust here to buy the materials for you, then take it to the contractor. Read More
Your Best Fishing spot in the island by Gus-PR
I'm wondering if any avid fisherman would be willing to share their favorite spot or story to go either fresh or saltwater fishing in Puerto Rico. I've had good offshore experience in "El bajo de Palmas" for Tuna, wahoo and you ...
Any input you have would be greatly be appreciated, I don’t know of any launching sites on the north coast that aren’t beaten up, and dangerous to the launch from, maybe that’s because the seas are a lot rougher over here. Thanks ... Read More
Your Best Fishing spot in the island by Gus-PR
I'm wondering if any avid fisherman would be willing to share their favorite spot or story to go either fresh or saltwater fishing in Puerto Rico. I've had good offshore experience in "El bajo de Palmas" for Tuna, wahoo and you ...
Great info thank you very much, I copied your post with the phone number, I have a lot of work to do to get it legal for these waters, I’m actually surprised I still have it, I thought Maria was going to dump it, but I got very lucky, I have ... Read More
Your Best Fishing spot in the island by Gus-PR
I'm wondering if any avid fisherman would be willing to share their favorite spot or story to go either fresh or saltwater fishing in Puerto Rico. I've had good offshore experience in "El bajo de Palmas" for Tuna, wahoo and you ...
I’ve never seen boats there, I thought maybe it might be illegal to have a boat out on that water, I bought my ski boat with me when I moved here, but I don’t know where I can take it legally, and I don’t know of any decent launch ... Read More
Your Best Fishing spot in the island by Gus-PR
I'm wondering if any avid fisherman would be willing to share their favorite spot or story to go either fresh or saltwater fishing in Puerto Rico. I've had good offshore experience in "El bajo de Palmas" for Tuna, wahoo and you ...
I was only asking because I was an HVAC TECH Back in Arizona, and California, when I hear service calls that’s immediately what I think of Read More
Your Best Fishing spot in the island by Gus-PR
I'm wondering if any avid fisherman would be willing to share their favorite spot or story to go either fresh or saltwater fishing in Puerto Rico. I've had good offshore experience in "El bajo de Palmas" for Tuna, wahoo and you ...
Gus, service calls? What do you do for a living? And are you talking about fishing that area right across the freeway from Plaza Las Américas, I’ve seen people fishing on that pier looking structure is that what you’re referring to? Read More
Exorbitant Contruction Materials Price by Elcalipocho
Has anyone been quoted/charged exorbitant contruction material prices after the hurricane? Materials like zinc and metal tubing? Had some friends replace patio covers destroyed after the hurricane... prices were ridiculous.. Like 3 times the price ...
Maybe it’s better to buy the supplies yourself, and arrange delivery to your contractor building the home Read More
Your Best Fishing spot in the island by Gus-PR
I'm wondering if any avid fisherman would be willing to share their favorite spot or story to go either fresh or saltwater fishing in Puerto Rico. I've had good offshore experience in "El bajo de Palmas" for Tuna, wahoo and you ...
Awesome thanks for the tip, wish you would’ve had better luck, next time I’m sure. Read More
hot water heater and water backup by rambla
Hola everyone, I am in the process of purchasing a house with a solar hot water heater and water backup. We are a city family with 0 knowledge of things like this. Except knowing that they in addition to a generator are good to have. Google has not ...
I ended up buying one of those instant hot water heater’s, and installing it into my system it runs on propane, it’s extremely efficient, and perfect for my three bedroom home it takes a couple months to go through a 5 gallon bottle, I ... Read More
Your Best Fishing spot in the island by Gus-PR
I'm wondering if any avid fisherman would be willing to share their favorite spot or story to go either fresh or saltwater fishing in Puerto Rico. I've had good offshore experience in "El bajo de Palmas" for Tuna, wahoo and you ...
Great info, thank you very much Read More
Your Best Fishing spot in the island by Gus-PR
I'm wondering if any avid fisherman would be willing to share their favorite spot or story to go either fresh or saltwater fishing in Puerto Rico. I've had good offshore experience in "El bajo de Palmas" for Tuna, wahoo and you ...
What’s the best bait to use if you’re fishing from the shore, both lake and ocean? Read More
Your Best Fishing spot in the island by Gus-PR
I'm wondering if any avid fisherman would be willing to share their favorite spot or story to go either fresh or saltwater fishing in Puerto Rico. I've had good offshore experience in "El bajo de Palmas" for Tuna, wahoo and you ...
Thanks for the info Gus, I wouldn’t want to try fishing on those lava rocks either, I’ll try to find some other easier spot along the north coast. Read More
Your Best Fishing spot in the island by Gus-PR
I'm wondering if any avid fisherman would be willing to share their favorite spot or story to go either fresh or saltwater fishing in Puerto Rico. I've had good offshore experience in "El bajo de Palmas" for Tuna, wahoo and you ...
Sounds like a blast, let us know how good you do, I wouldn’t mind seeing some pics Read More
Repair in PR by Sundaiirose
[url]IMG_3738.JPG[/url] Hello in PR the condo I’m staying in has rotating window panels kinda like blinds? One fell as I was opening the balcony door? Anyone know where I should go to replace it?
Could not see pic, but might try national lumber, bring pic with you and maybe they might know Read More
Your Best Fishing spot in the island by Gus-PR
I'm wondering if any avid fisherman would be willing to share their favorite spot or story to go either fresh or saltwater fishing in Puerto Rico. I've had good offshore experience in "El bajo de Palmas" for Tuna, wahoo and you ...
True Rey, The Facebook site seems to be doing well. Maybe that question should’ve been posted there. Read More
Your Best Fishing spot in the island by Gus-PR
I'm wondering if any avid fisherman would be willing to share their favorite spot or story to go either fresh or saltwater fishing in Puerto Rico. I've had good offshore experience in "El bajo de Palmas" for Tuna, wahoo and you ...
I can’t believe no one has replied to this topic, I’ve been waiting for information too, I love to go fishing, but don’t know where I can go, I live on the north side of the island in Vega Baja, looking for some good spots to ... Read More
AEE billing by annabfalter
Hi, all, We began service with AEE on April 24 and have not yet seen a bill. At the time we opened our account, there was a $100 deposit which shows up in our online account, however, no new billing to date. We know that the previous owners of ...
This is Puerto Rico, you’ll have to get used to that, if it’s too long before you get a bill, I would call them up or better yet go down there. Read More
Getting ready by ReyP
We talked to the realtor here in MA, he said there is a shortage of homes to buy and he thinks my house is in move in condition and that should sell fairly fast. Need to open the pool, touch up a few spots with paint and a little yard work and it ...
That’s an excellent idea, you really do need to be on top of it, I’ve also heard that they’re taking advantage of People and raising the prices of building materials and blaming it on Maria, just be smart keep an eye out on ... Read More
Getting ready by ReyP
We talked to the realtor here in MA, he said there is a shortage of homes to buy and he thinks my house is in move in condition and that should sell fairly fast. Need to open the pool, touch up a few spots with paint and a little yard work and it ...
Well alright, congrats, hope your home sells fast. Read More
Getting ready by ReyP
We talked to the realtor here in MA, he said there is a shortage of homes to buy and he thinks my house is in move in condition and that should sell fairly fast. Need to open the pool, touch up a few spots with paint and a little yard work and it ...
And then your moving here to Puerto Rico? Read More
Exorbitant Contruction Materials Price by Elcalipocho
Has anyone been quoted/charged exorbitant contruction material prices after the hurricane? Materials like zinc and metal tubing? Had some friends replace patio covers destroyed after the hurricane... prices were ridiculous.. Like 3 times the price ...
unfortunately price gouging happens everywhere, just need to be smart getting multiple estimates, Some of that was happening in Texas as well. Read More
Does the Post Office deliver packages? by Hskr8
New here, and got notification that 2 of my 7 packages had arrived and were out for delivery this morning.. left the gate open, have been waiting all day, and no one has showed up. Now, in the US, I would not question it, but here I think things ...
I have ordered things from eBay, or Amazon ,and it had said out for delivery all day then at 8:30 at night a UPS truck arrives and has my package. NOT USPS BUT UPS. Read More
How do you protest a $50 parking ticket in PR? by beachedbum
How do you protest, fight, dispute a $50 parking ticket in PR? Do you have to file in the same city as where you received the ticket, or can you file at any DTOP office? Or do you file in court?
This is Puerto Rico, the island is broke, there’s nothing you can do about it, even if it went in front of a judge the judge would rule against you because the island needs the money, Read More
PREPA / AEE Draft Financial plan by ReyP
Looks like PREPA will be raising the KWH to 30 cents with in the next 5 years if the PROMESA board approves their financial plan. ...
I think that’ll still be cheaper than the $80 a week I was spending on gas for my generator when there was no power at all. Read More
Amazon - IVU by Gary
According to what we read in the newspapers, Amazon will start to add IVU to all purchases from Puerto Rico, starting 4-1. (I hope it's a april's fool joke but I'm afraid it is true).
The poor, or even the medium income families will not be Able to afford to live here anymore, it’s almost at that point now, I can see it already, come to live in beautiful Puerto Rico, paradise for the rich, if you can afford to pay the ... Read More
Amazon - IVU by Gary
According to what we read in the newspapers, Amazon will start to add IVU to all purchases from Puerto Rico, starting 4-1. (I hope it's a april's fool joke but I'm afraid it is true).
Exactly Rey, Puerto Rico Needs to find a way for people especially professionals, who are leaving the island in Drones, to find a reason to stay or to come back, it’s a self for filling prophecy here, tax, tax and more tax is not helping ... Read More
Amazon - IVU by Gary
According to what we read in the newspapers, Amazon will start to add IVU to all purchases from Puerto Rico, starting 4-1. (I hope it's a april's fool joke but I'm afraid it is true).
Merchants Who buy on Amazon are just going to pass on the tax increase to the consumers making It just that more expensive.Gracias. Read More
Amazon - IVU by Gary
According to what we read in the newspapers, Amazon will start to add IVU to all purchases from Puerto Rico, starting 4-1. (I hope it's a april's fool joke but I'm afraid it is true).
It seems like the goverment is hell bent to destroy what little is left of the puerto rican economy, I can’t believe the restrictions on this island, don’t they understand you cannot just tax tax tax your way out, free trade, small ... Read More
Puerto Rican Citizenship? by Nicole312
Hi, If you were born in Puerto Rico and have a Puerto Rican birth certificate, but live in the states, are you considered a Puerto Rican citizen in Puerto Rico? Would you still have to physically reside in Puerto Rico for a set amount of time to ...
True, i’ve heard terrible stories, of corruption after Maria, governors of towns holding and hoarding water and supplies, The people of the island are suffering, we finally got electricity to my home last weekend, and I’m sure others ... Read More
Puerto Rican Citizenship? by Nicole312
Hi, If you were born in Puerto Rico and have a Puerto Rican birth certificate, but live in the states, are you considered a Puerto Rican citizen in Puerto Rico? Would you still have to physically reside in Puerto Rico for a set amount of time to ...
Just looking for opinions, A friend sent that to me, just wondering what other people think. Read More
Puerto Rican Citizenship? by Nicole312
Hi, If you were born in Puerto Rico and have a Puerto Rican birth certificate, but live in the states, are you considered a Puerto Rican citizen in Puerto Rico? Would you still have to physically reside in Puerto Rico for a set amount of time to ...
https://townhall.com/columnists/davidwilliams/2018/02/08/puerto-rico-plays-a-dangerous-game-of-cat-and-mouse-n2445953 Read More
Fire ants on bell pepper plants. Problem? Also another ant question. by richvide0
I've discovered tons of fire ants on my bell pepper plants recently. I've been spraying a concoction of garlic, lemon and water on them. It hasn't helped so far. There are a lot of black eggs under the leaves. Today a few did a number on ...
I poured gasoline on the mounds let it soak and then lit it on fire, That seem to kill them all, if I use poison, they usually just move over about two or 3 feet, but the gas seems to burn them out Read More
Four months after Maria by Gary
Yesterday we 'celebrated' four months after Maria. Still no electricity here, a faith we share with 36% of the island. We have water, 7% of the households do not and the quality of the water is such that a boiling advice is still ...
Same here, water but no power, it’s ridiculous. Read More
How have you all fared through the storm and the rebuilding process by Texas Jeff
we have a great opportunity to move to PR soon. due to the commute distance, Ponce looks like a better choice than San Juan. Thoughts about Ponce ? Hoping all of you fare well during the recent and ongoing challenges.
True Gary, but then again there freezing their butts off and I’m drinking Mojitos on my porch in 80 degrees Read More
How have you all fared through the storm and the rebuilding process by Texas Jeff
we have a great opportunity to move to PR soon. due to the commute distance, Ponce looks like a better choice than San Juan. Thoughts about Ponce ? Hoping all of you fare well during the recent and ongoing challenges.
Lol, I fear my generator is going to fly apart, before I get electricity back. Gasoline is killing me, I’m spending a small fortune every month, today I actually nailed up a little sign at the front of my street where a transformer and pole ... Read More
How have you all fared through the storm and the rebuilding process by Texas Jeff
we have a great opportunity to move to PR soon. due to the commute distance, Ponce looks like a better choice than San Juan. Thoughts about Ponce ? Hoping all of you fare well during the recent and ongoing challenges.
I still have poles snapped in half all down my street Read More
How have you all fared through the storm and the rebuilding process by Texas Jeff
we have a great opportunity to move to PR soon. due to the commute distance, Ponce looks like a better choice than San Juan. Thoughts about Ponce ? Hoping all of you fare well during the recent and ongoing challenges.
No electricity to my house in Vega Baja still, all I want for Christmas is electricity! Read More
Where do you recommend I start? by TriciaOhio
Hi everyone! I am new here and can see that this is the place to get started on the Forum. I am just beginning to explore the possibility of a permanent home in PR. I was born, raised, and currently living in North Central Ohio -- and at ...
It’s true, it’s a Byers market for sure, I live in Vega Baja and downtown there’s power and water but up the hill in my Neighborhood, we have running water but it’s via a generator and pumping station, everybody is using ... Read More
P.R. A.M. - P.M. by londonpride
Wasn't sure where to post this since there are several different active threads about issues ante-maria & post-maria. A.M. and P.M. have taken on an additional meaning since 9/20. So I started this thread. The moderator from Expat can ...
Same in Vega Baja, most of #2 has power but not in the residential areas, Dorado and Rio Piedras had power but went out again, the system is very fragile, it's going to be awhile like this I think. At least we got water back 2 days ago. Read More
Amazon;s second headquarters in Puerto Rico by Mrkpytn
The most recent good news, if the source is correct, stated that Amazon accepted Puerto Rico's offer to set up its second headquarters in Puerto Rico. I was told this by my friend who's brother is in the justice department. I hope it is ...
A friend of a friend of a friend told me, lol, well I hope it's true anyway. Read More
So who is ready for Maria ! by dugtx1
Prediction CAT 3 South West direct and across the island . Could be theoretically worse than Irma....
Just saw pics on my app, hurricane tracker, the eye just tracked right over The island of Dominica, can't even imagine the damage there, Read More
Suggestions for assisting victims of Irma by DocRob
Short of driving around neighborhoods looking for people struggling to get their lives back in order after Irma, what kind of help can one person offer to lend them? I will be down the middle of October and will be there for a week primarily on the ...
Our daughters in the mainland have also set up a go fund me account to try to help us, with the power outages, food has gone bad, I can't find any fresh milk, At some places either it's expired or gone bad Read More
Damage from Hurricane in Vega Alta and Dorado by Regina ohio
Hello I am in Columbus Ohio but cannot fly to Pureto Rico until September 19th. I purchased a Condo May 2017 and had planned to move within a year to PR . Looking to see if widespread damage in Dorado and Vega Alta.
Don't know if this will help much but, I live in Vega Baja not too far away from Dorado and we take 165 home every day which is the coast road, the only damage we've seen are trees down, lots of them, everywhere. Not much structural damage. Read More
Hurricane News / Warning :( by SimCityAT
Just thinking this might help people in the future. Why not add to this thread where you can get up to date information on hurricanes and storms. Add your links below. Please state if it's I English or Spanish.
Thanks for the info Ray, you're awesome! Just got phone service up today trying to catch up on the news. Read More
Your Electricity... On Yet..?? by JohnnyNight
Humacao off where I'm at.. Sorry...:) I stuck out the outage a few months ago but I guess I lost my "trooper" mentality since then... In hotel now... One thing I did get a while ago for my phone were a couple battery packs and a ...
No power here in Vega Baja, just got water up today, using my generator, just got phone service up today, but it's in and out, worried about the next storm, praying that Jose goes north of us as projected. Read More
Tracking Irma by Sitka
This new storm track is making me concerned. PR may be in the path - currently a cat 2, but predicted to grow. Best keep a close eye on this one for the next week or so. :o http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/145426.shtml?cone
I cut my grass yesterday when I got home from Arizona, and I'm still obsessing! First hurricane for me and I just happen to live on the North Shore in Vega Baja, Man, couldn't I have been eased into this? Maybe a couple of tropical ... Read More
Head count by ReyP
Lets see a show of hands of all people that are considering or have definite plans to move permanently to Puerto Rico.
My family and I have been in Puerto Rico for about a year and a half, our house has been built and we've moved in, very happy about that, now we get the joy of setting it up the way we want. Read More
Is Puerto Rico a "colony"? by NomadLawyer
I understand the word "colonial" comes from the Latin "colonus", meaning farmer. Who are PR's colonists? Are the expat blog members, who reside in PR and have their origins in the mainland, colonists? Or must the connection ...
Sitka, best idea I've heard all weekend!!! Read More
Is Puerto Rico a "colony"? by NomadLawyer
I understand the word "colonial" comes from the Latin "colonus", meaning farmer. Who are PR's colonists? Are the expat blog members, who reside in PR and have their origins in the mainland, colonists? Or must the connection ...
Puerto Rico was acquired by the US as an end result of war, it is not a colony it is a territory. Read More
Hurricane Season 2017 by Justpeachyy
Here's a link of the article [url]https://www.google.com/amp/s/weather.com/amp/storms/hurricane/news/2017-hurricane-season-forecast-atlantic-colorado-state-the-weather-company-may.html[/url] So far they have predicted: -Eleven to 17 named ...
You mean after you clean up all the mud, water and debris? Sure, why not. Read More
Iguanas by dugtx1
Been here I Texas having surgery last cple. years . Does anyone know if they have relaxed the IGUANA , hunting / harvesting, again ? they almost destroyed 50 acres of my fruit trees when I was there last month?
The resort that I have a timeshare on Maui is owned by native Hawaiians and is leased to the resort company which needs to be renewed every few years. Most of the land is owned by native Hawaiians and is leased to various companies to develop or ... Read More
Iguanas by dugtx1
Been here I Texas having surgery last cple. years . Does anyone know if they have relaxed the IGUANA , hunting / harvesting, again ? they almost destroyed 50 acres of my fruit trees when I was there last month?
I have gotten used to the sound, but it's hard to handle, when they're right outside your window on your window, those little suckers can get pretty loud. Those little suckers can get pretty loud. I know It's like having a cricket on ... Read More
Trash and Seaweed Luqullio Beach by Psych2
Can someone provide an update regarding the trash and seaweed on the beaches, in PR, inclouding in Luqullio Beach? Also if possible, how does retiring in Puerto Rico compare to retiring in Florida? I am strongly considering Luqullio Beach, (living ...
The best ad campaign I ever saw against littering was when I was a kid living in Arizona, there was a commercial of people driving by and throwing trash out the car window, then they panned to a native American Indian that watched the car drive by ... Read More
Trash and Seaweed Luqullio Beach by Psych2
Can someone provide an update regarding the trash and seaweed on the beaches, in PR, inclouding in Luqullio Beach? Also if possible, how does retiring in Puerto Rico compare to retiring in Florida? I am strongly considering Luqullio Beach, (living ...
Great idea Rey, I bet that would curb a lot of littering practices, the biggest problem will be enforcing it. Read More
Trash and Seaweed Luqullio Beach by Psych2
Can someone provide an update regarding the trash and seaweed on the beaches, in PR, inclouding in Luqullio Beach? Also if possible, how does retiring in Puerto Rico compare to retiring in Florida? I am strongly considering Luqullio Beach, (living ...
A lot of people here just don't have any regard for littering, I've seen people leaving McDonald's and throwing their trash right out the window like it's nothing, every single day I see somebody littering, even walking through the ... Read More
How to save money in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Puerto Rico? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
You can buy them over the counter Read More
How to save money in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Puerto Rico? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
There's a place in Bayamon that sells pellet rifles, but yea, they are expensive, there's a place at the pulguero here in Vega Baja that sells pellets specifically for hunting, they advertise 1200 ft./s that's .22 velocity there gold ... Read More
How to save money in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Puerto Rico? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
Living in Arizona, I used to hunt elk and deer all the time, you can take the gamie taste away by soaking in buttermilk first, it really does work, I'm ready to get some iguana on the grill Read More
How to save money in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Puerto Rico? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
One way of saving money here in Puerto Rico is by changing all of your lights to LED, the electricity prices are pretty high here, and LED uses very little, each bulb can be a little pricey depending on where you get them but they last a very long ... Read More
How to save money in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Puerto Rico? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
You can always harvest iguana, i've never had it before, but I've been told it's good meat, and it seems like they're everywhere, raise chickens grow your own food, be completely self-sufficient, collect the water that falls on ... Read More
Puerto Rican shower by muchmore
Is ot just me or.......Have you ever experienced (what I call) a Puerto Rican shower? It's one of those showers with the weird electrical something-or-another gadget hooked to the shower head (presumably a regulator) that limits water flow ...
Sounds like some pretty expensive out-of-pocket initial costs Read More
How to save money in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Puerto Rico? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
Costco is by far better, Better products better customer service that are shopping experience, of course that's my opinion. Read More
Puerto Rican shower by muchmore
Is ot just me or.......Have you ever experienced (what I call) a Puerto Rican shower? It's one of those showers with the weird electrical something-or-another gadget hooked to the shower head (presumably a regulator) that limits water flow ...
A tankless water heater is the way to go, just install it on your main water inlet, in this warm climate, the water is almost warm enough to take a shower without heating it, almost!, You can buy them in electric 230 volts or get it in propane ... Read More
Living in Puerto Rico with type one diabetes by IowatoPR
Have have type one diabetes and will need access to prescriptions such as insulin but I will have everything else shipped from the US. Anyone have any experience living with a condition which requires management like mine? I know this might be a ...
I wish the island was a little bit more sugar free friendly, for example I can never find any sugar-free drinks, in the states they have power aid zero which I used to drink all the time, everywhere you look in the states there are sugar free ... Read More
Puerto Rican shower by muchmore
Is ot just me or.......Have you ever experienced (what I call) a Puerto Rican shower? It's one of those showers with the weird electrical something-or-another gadget hooked to the shower head (presumably a regulator) that limits water flow ...
I had one of those scary water heaters while I was waiting for my house to be built, I ended up putting in a propane water heater, with an in-line water softener to keep the sediments away, if you don't have some kind of way to keep the ... Read More
Not a great welcome! by bkettren
My family is in the process of moving to Maunabo, PR. My wife and her 85 year old mother have moved to Maunabo, while I am waiting for the sale of our ranch to close in Texas. Middle of August it should be done and I will be moving there then. We ...
Hey Sitka, where exactly is that smokehouse? Read More
Not a great welcome! by bkettren
My family is in the process of moving to Maunabo, PR. My wife and her 85 year old mother have moved to Maunabo, while I am waiting for the sale of our ranch to close in Texas. Middle of August it should be done and I will be moving there then. We ...
If it was in the pool also I'm sure it wasn't directed at you, it's very bad behavior of course, no matter where you live there are still animals out there, I wouldn't take it personally. Stay positive. Read More
Midnight Changes by ReyP
At midnight trafic tickets will double and some may go even higher. Also services to drivers will go up, I assume these are driver licenses, ID cards, and related items by the DMV.. The cost of living of Hawaii may be coming PR way.
That makes sense since a lot of Puerto Ricans that are now here from the US are usually from New York or somewhere on the East Coast, perhaps they're bad driving habits were brought here and taught here. Read More
Midnight Changes by ReyP
At midnight trafic tickets will double and some may go even higher. Also services to drivers will go up, I assume these are driver licenses, ID cards, and related items by the DMV.. The cost of living of Hawaii may be coming PR way.
Sounds like it could be a big problem, people who can't afford to pay those fines, which I'm sure there are many of us on the island that can't pay massive fines, Will get our license suspended or can't get our car registered when ... Read More
Breaking news and weather alerts in english? by GuestPoster114896
Does anyone know of any emergency news/weather radio stations in english on the island? Feeling kinda lost when it comes to weather updates, although I did sign up for alerts from the NWS San Juan on twitter, I'd prefer to have plain old ...
Yea the TuneIn link is not available Read More
Trash Pickup by ReyP
The government of Guayanilla is proposing selling trash bags 30 Gallon ones) at $2 dollars each. They would have a bar code to ensure that the bags are authorized. Other towns may decide to emulate them due to the simplicity of the process. If ...
Do they have any landfills in Puerto Rico that you can just bring things and pay per load? Read More
Mistakes expats make in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Puerto Rico? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you ...
Thinking that just because Puerto Rico it a Territory that it's going to be somewhat like the states, this place is nothing like the states, i've never seen such incompetence anywhere in my life, in all aspects of service, example, I paid ... Read More
IVU tax and the Internet by ReyP
As I understand the government is working on a set of laws that will fine companies in the Internet that do not report to the government where products were delivered and fail to advice the consumers that such purchases may be subject to the ...
Many online companies won't ship to Puerto Rico as it is, Amazon ships here, some people on eBay will ship here, how will this affect an already bad situation. Read More
Mobile card reader by Spencerazac
I live in Puerto Rico, and make my own jewelry and sell it in various locations, I'm looking to expand my business to allow for credit cards instead of cash only, does anybody know how I can get A mobile card reader here in Puerto Rico. In the ...
Does he have a business license? I've checked with Banco popular and I've checked with PayPocket and it seems that both of them require you to have a business license and other documentation. That's not necessary in the US, you just ... Read More
Mobile card reader by Spencerazac
I live in Puerto Rico, and make my own jewelry and sell it in various locations, I'm looking to expand my business to allow for credit cards instead of cash only, does anybody know how I can get A mobile card reader here in Puerto Rico. In the ...
Thanks Mac 00677, that's exactly what I'm looking for, something mobile that I can use on my phone, only the problem is most of them aren't excepted in Puerto Rico, I've tried Apple Pay, Square , Several others that won't work ... Read More
Mobile card reader by Spencerazac
I live in Puerto Rico, and make my own jewelry and sell it in various locations, I'm looking to expand my business to allow for credit cards instead of cash only, does anybody know how I can get A mobile card reader here in Puerto Rico. In the ...
Yes but I believe that both parties need to have the Móvil app to work, and transfer from one to the other. Read More
Mobile card reader by Spencerazac
I live in Puerto Rico, and make my own jewelry and sell it in various locations, I'm looking to expand my business to allow for credit cards instead of cash only, does anybody know how I can get A mobile card reader here in Puerto Rico. In the ...
Thanks Fred, I'll look at them, from what I understand the main problem is, most of the card readers are visa or MasterCard etc. Which uses ATM, but in Puerto Rico the system is ATH and is not compatible to those other readers. Read More
Mobile card reader
I live in Puerto Rico, and make my own jewelry and sell it in various locations, I'm looking to expand my business to allow for credit cards instead of cash only, does anybody know how I can get A mobile card reader here in Puerto Rico. In the ... Read More
painting a house here in PR by skholl
Perhaps too trivial a question, but I plan to repaint the house I just purchased. It has been well maintained, is approx 22 yrs old, cement block construction. My home in States is cedar siding, stained. I enjoy DIY projects but I'd like some ...
This will be the first time ever painting it, it only has the gray cover over the cement blocks on it Read More
painting a house here in PR by skholl
Perhaps too trivial a question, but I plan to repaint the house I just purchased. It has been well maintained, is approx 22 yrs old, cement block construction. My home in States is cedar siding, stained. I enjoy DIY projects but I'd like some ...
I to will be painting my home, any advise will be hhelpful Read More
Some unemployment numbers
True, but that's not steady income. It's not Government or private industries hiring people. Read More
Used stuff Facebook group by ReyP
You may want to check this Facebook group were they sell used stuff. May help you get settle for less. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1065632496848073/
Letgo and OfferUp are both good too. Read More
Environmental issues by ReyP
As I see news related to the environment I will post it here.
It seems like every time I go to the beach, it's closed due to Raw sewage contamination, when I went to Fajardo, then again in Aricebo. Read More
Grain alcohol in Puerto Rico? by joysarnelli
Does anyone know if grain alcohol is sold in Puerto Rico, and if so, where can i buy it? When we lived in NY we were able to drive to NJ and purchase a brand called Everclear, 95% alcohol by volume (190 proof). The airlines classify it as a ...
Yeah, had some of that Pitorro last night, WOW! My nephew made it, made with passion fruit, mangoes, and papaya, let me tell you boys, that stuff is strong. If you can't find grain alcohol here, you sure can make it yourself. Read More
Arecibo Observatory by olddawgsrule
I'm coming down in March and east coast is my main area to walk-about and learn. But, if going.. This is a must see for me. I've located it and see I'm looking at about a 3hr drive from the east coast. Then I see the tours there are not ...
Oops sorry I was describing the lighthouse, been to the big dish also, but a while ago, nice drive in the country, there's a gift shop and a cool education center with science displays. Read More
Arecibo Observatory by olddawgsrule
I'm coming down in March and east coast is my main area to walk-about and learn. But, if going.. This is a must see for me. I've located it and see I'm looking at about a 3hr drive from the east coast. Then I see the tours there are not ...
No tour needed, you pay to park and pay to enter, there's a small animal farm, and aquarium, all open to the public, there's also a snack shack. Read More
I love Puerto Rico but just feel very isolated and lonely by tpritty
Hi everyone, I've lived in Guaynabo for a year now. I love Puerto Rico but just feel very isolated and lonely, more so because of my nonexistent Spanish speaking skills. I'm a social butterfly, so my inability to communicate adequately has ...
Welcome to Puerto Rico, i'm pretty much in the same boat as you, I've been here a year now, however, I've learned a lot of Spanish since ive moved here, The more you're immersed in the society the more Spanish you'll pick up, ... Read More