Sova
Czech looking for information about Puerto Rico
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Czech
Lives in San Juan, San Juan
Registration: 09 July 2018
New members of the Uruguay forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023
Hi everyone, I am looking for the near or bit distant future place to move to and live. And Uruquay seems to offer many really great things. I lived in few countries before, so I dont wear pink glasses, (although I wish) so bring it on, im not faint ... Read More
Transitioning help needed by jillmedina
We are struggling trying to get anyone to answer any of the phone numbers we have been given and hoping to somewhat group all of the questions in one post here: 1) how did you ship your household good here from the mainland and what was the cost? ...
LOL..any insurance, or better said - any institution in PR is nightmare to deal with. Police included.. Read More
Transitioning help needed by jillmedina
We are struggling trying to get anyone to answer any of the phone numbers we have been given and hoping to somewhat group all of the questions in one post here: 1) how did you ship your household good here from the mainland and what was the cost? ...
I would just add to the "keep your ID from USA" - depending in which area (out of hundreds districts in PR you actually belong - that determines how fast or never you will get the ID.) But be aware ,(if that didn't change) you are ... Read More
Transitioning help needed by jillmedina
We are struggling trying to get anyone to answer any of the phone numbers we have been given and hoping to somewhat group all of the questions in one post here: 1) how did you ship your household good here from the mainland and what was the cost? ...
Omg Hi Karma! U r the other honest person here who writes how s..t is in PR for real hahaha. Didn't see your posts in long time. I wrote few long explanations what people are setting themselves for...but then deleted it as I feel i just talk to ... 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 ...
Absolutely true! But people don't want to "hear it" . Thats the faith of all facts... 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 ...
Absolutely true! But people don't want to "hear it" . Thats the faith of all facts... 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 ...
Hi Yazmina, I totally agree with the Covid part I do not understand why people are pouring in PR, while island is spiking cases like crazy. The healthcare is way more limited here than in USA. But I don't quiet understand your comment about ... 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 ...
LOL 🤣 good luck! After several years on island, Im desperately trying to get out of here as fast as I can (as many others I have met moving were moving out - had this itch. I understand now). On top of it - Puerto Rico is losing all the ... Read More
Cost of Living in Puerto Rico in 2020 by Loïc
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Puerto Rico to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle ...
Food - I pay about same amount as in USA. Gas I think is little bit more expensive, but not that much I would feel it. No public transportation really here. I mean it exists but not realistically. Uber - depends. No parking fees - if I don't ... Read More
Another trip scheduled in April to scout out areas for a life move :) by citylist
Man, I have to say, I have spent hours, hours and hours reading some great information on this forum. I feel like I get a good plan down and then get completely overwhelmed. Me and my wife are going to stay in the Las Croabas area in April and ...
What Rey wrote is best way. Rent for while and see what you like (if you like) and how things actually work here. Good luck. Read More
Security bars and windows by Mreds
Hello, my husband and I desire to move to Rincon, really love the area and the vibe. We are looking at homes this week. We are from Los Angeles and are also sailors, this year cruising down Baja pacific coast. I’m am wondering about all the ...
You write so funny about it, but it must have been upsetting, I think I can imagine the feeling... friend got robbed. The street camera from shop across had the direction. Policeman didn't care. when my friend tried to convince the police to ... Read More
What do I need to know to sell my car in Puerto Rico by trifecta418
Well, after three years, I just found out that I will be leaving the island in March. However, I need to sell my car, already paid off, before I go and I'm not sure how the process works. In Illinois, the owner of the car simple signs over the ...
Hi, not really the expert, but as far as I know, you got to go together with buyer to the facility wait a line for having the fines checked (that they are paid). Than go to another line, show your documents (both ppl have to be registered in PR ... 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 ...
Lol, this reminded me situation when talking to local about issues - he replied we aren't 3rd world you know. (I washed saying it, but everything is here so 300 years behind civilization. Thought - they are top notch of third world). I don't ... Read More
Contracts (apartment, house) by Sova
My first - Im gonna rent excitement was cooled of by contract - in Spanish. So I had it translated and I didn't stoped to wonder. For 6 months of renting wonderful house with few nice chips, and extra venting openings I would be responsible for ...
Thats undersood, and I really appreciate your input. But my reason to write about those occurrences isn't that Im unaware I can walk out from it (which trust me thats exactly what I do when someone thinks their shadiness is acceptable) why I am ... Read More
Contracts (apartment, house)
My first - Im gonna rent excitement was cooled of by contract - in Spanish. So I had it translated and I didn't stoped to wonder. For 6 months of renting wonderful house with few nice chips, and extra venting openings I would be responsible for ... Read More
Tickets in PR
I would like to trigger "gathering" of the information, and I would like to start with my few cents. But I might not have the newest and most exact info. Please, correct me. Speeding - regardless if you are over the limit 7 or 1 mile per ... Read More
License by Anthonyrios
How old do I have to be to get a motorcycle license in Puerto Rico?
About the license: As police in PR wasn't really diligent in any regard, they didn't care about PR vs USA licenses. So I was told back in time I first came that's ok to keep your usa license. The gov. Office was actually being very ... 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 ...
Omg....that means its not meer, I am probably normal, lol. Similar experience. Lets be friends lol. Read More
Summing up experience in PR
It's goin to be a year since I moved to PR (permanently excluding previous trips), and I would like to share the experience, view and my perception. Moving in PR and finding place to stay was a struggle. First of all, people usually set up ... Read More