Abattig
American expat in Puerto Rico
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About me
American
Lives in San Juan
Registration: 10 June 2011
Book stores
Unfortunately, there are no national chain bookstores in Puerto Rico anymore. I have now resorted to buying from Amazon.com. There are smaller, local bookstores, but are typically in Spanish only. Read More
PR vs US Notary Question
I hope someone can help me out with this one. I am aware that only lawyers can do notarizations here. However, I noticed their stamps are not "raised" like how the US are. If I get some documents notarized here & mailed back to the US, will the ... Read More
Get a new Drivers License in Puerto Rico? by Jonathanp55
So I have an expired license from Indiana (expired April 17 2012) and I want to exchange it in Ponce Puerto Rico. I was wondering, first, what tests I will have to take and how much it will cost. Or can I just trade the license in . Also, the ...
Hello, I found the DTOP Ponce office online: Bo. Canas Sector El Tuque, Carr. 591 Ponce, PR 00731 I live in San Juan & inquired about getting a license here with an Ohio driver's license. Every state is different, but with an Ohio driver's ... Read More
Chocolate & Coffee Expo 2012 ($6 admission)
Just wanted to spread the news about this expo. Here's a little snippet from their website: "The Coffee & Chocolate Expo -Puerto Rico- is the biggest exhibition of the coffee and chocolate industry in the Caribbean. The events objective is to ... Read More
move to PR by wcintro1
I'm planning to move to PR. Is $2,500 enough to live there?
Hello, I just read the following article about living abroad. It appears you won't lose your citizenship if you stay longer than 6 months, but may have to pay some sort of health tax every year. ... 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 ...
Meetup.com offers a couple social groups for expats to join. The site has an awesome concept & provides an opportunity for an expat to finally have a social life here on the island. I've already attended a couple of meetings & met some cool ... Read More
move to PR by wcintro1
I'm planning to move to PR. Is $2,500 enough to live there?
I'm very happy you were able to find a job that allows you to stay at home & I'm glad to have helped. So how long can you stay in Puerto Rico before you have to head back to Canada? Well for me, I love Toronto because it is a culturally diverse ... Read More
move to PR by wcintro1
I'm planning to move to PR. Is $2,500 enough to live there?
Hello CStephens, Like you, I moved here for love :) about 6 months ago. Luckily, I visited the island numerous times before I met my BF, so i know first hand what PR is all about. First, I'd suggest visiting the island before making such a big ... Read More
Statehood Referendum 2012
I was just wondering if anyone here was voting in Nov & your feelings regarding the statehood referendum for PR which will be on the ballot. ~Angie Read More
Does Verizon work well on the island?
Actually, Verizon was bought out by Claro on the island if my memory serves me right. I have a prepaid Claro phone & the signals are pretty good. I would not suggest Sprint though. Read More
Reasonable priced Furniture Stores in San Juan area? by Lorimc
So we just signed our lease in Isle Verde and now we have to furnish the place. I found a few Rooms to Go online but I was wondering if there are any other recommendations for contemporary furniture in or near San Juan that we should check out. I ...
Another good place is Pitusa which is found off the main highway in Carolina. Also, if you get a Costco/SAMs club membership, they tend to have furnishings at great prices too. Welcome to Puerto Rico & if you have any questions or just would like ... Read More
federal government jobs in Puerto Rico by Meme1484
Hello everyone. I visited Puerto Rico 3 times since October 2010 and I loved it! I fell in love with the country. Since I visited PR, I started thinking about moving there. I love the culture, music, food, and the beautiful beaches! I did a quick ...
How's Korea?? I was actually born there :). Do you like Kimchi at all? Well, I hope you are enjoying my country & if you need any help with PR just let me know. -Angie Read More
federal government jobs in Puerto Rico by Meme1484
Hello everyone. I visited Puerto Rico 3 times since October 2010 and I loved it! I fell in love with the country. Since I visited PR, I started thinking about moving there. I love the culture, music, food, and the beautiful beaches! I did a quick ...
Hello, I hope I can help you out. Luckily, my BF works For FEMA as a supervisor & I do have somewhat knowledge of fed jobs here in PR. When my BF has to interview potential applicants, he prefers someone who is bilingual. All documentation is ... Read More
Single Girl moving to PR... by blondechel
Hi Forum, I'm a single female thinking about moving to PR. I am very travel savvy and have been to PR twice, once by myself and once with family member. I am looking to move to fajardo or Guaymado. Looking for job in San Juan. Medical Research ...
Hello, Definitely check out the usajobs website. They tend to have a need for medical professionals & Spanish is not a requirement, but that doesn't mean you should slack off learning Spanish ;). I have a friend who owns a restaurant in Old San ... Read More
move to PR by wcintro1
I'm planning to move to PR. Is $2,500 enough to live there?
Hello, I think you are right where only doctors can perform acupuncture. Here is a link to the association of medical acupuncture of puerto rico. It lists the doctors associated with this association. Best of luck :) ... Read More
move to PR by wcintro1
I'm planning to move to PR. Is $2,500 enough to live there?
Why isn't it enough? Perhaps his way of living differs from yours. If the PR median household income is $21,645, I'm pretty sure he will be fine as he will be pulling in $30,000. Read More
move to PR by wcintro1
I'm planning to move to PR. Is $2,500 enough to live there?
I think $2500 would be enough for living outside of the metro area. Read More
move to PR by wcintro1
I'm planning to move to PR. Is $2,500 enough to live there?
It depends....Do you have a job lined up? Have you already established somewhere to live? Do you currently have friends/family living here? Read More
A one-way ticket to Puerto Rico. by ThePogo
First off, thank you to everyone who has answered the questions of everyone else on this site. The other posts have all been very helpful! I am 22, living in Utah. I speak Spanish fluently(although not perfectly!), but plenty well enough to live ...
Also, I hear Rincon is a pretty cool place to live & inexpensive. A lot of Americans tend to reside in this surfing town :) Read More
A one-way ticket to Puerto Rico. by ThePogo
First off, thank you to everyone who has answered the questions of everyone else on this site. The other posts have all been very helpful! I am 22, living in Utah. I speak Spanish fluently(although not perfectly!), but plenty well enough to live ...
ThePogo, Prices tend to be a lil bit more expensive, perhaps $1-3 more than the states. We do have wholesale stores such as Costco's & Sam's Club. If you have no problem buying in bulk, you can save a lot of money by shopping at these ... Read More
A one-way ticket to Puerto Rico. by ThePogo
First off, thank you to everyone who has answered the questions of everyone else on this site. The other posts have all been very helpful! I am 22, living in Utah. I speak Spanish fluently(although not perfectly!), but plenty well enough to live ...
Hello, As Puerto Rico's economy turns for the worse, I highly suggest for you to think twice before coming to live here; however, I can't stop you from pursuing your dreams/desires which I admire. If you are a U.S. Citizen, nothing else needs to ... Read More
Best PR neighborhood for single female without a car by lavadaml
Hello, All. I just joined this site and i'm so glad to be here. I am a single female looking to escape the harsh East Coast winter (and beyond). I have my heart set on PR, I work from home and will be building a business on the side so work isn't an ...
Hello, I just moved here over 2 months ago & feel as if I'm single since my BF roughly works about 60-80 hours per week. I chose not have a car yet & find the public transportation is somewhat reliable based upon where you live at in the metro San ... Read More
"Restaurant Hopping"
Hello Everyone, Well, I finally made it to PR last month & have settled in nicely until the bus system went on strike which is another story for another day. I would like to take this opprtunity to invite anyone here to go "restaurant hopping" ... Read More
Public transportation in Puerto Rico by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Puerto Rico ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
If you live in San Juan Metro area & live very close to either the metro bus or train routes, those modes of transportation are quite reliable. I just moved to PR a lil over 3 weeks ago & wanted to explore the public transportation despite how bad ... Read More
Buying a Car by amb
Hello I am new to the forum and have been reading all day! I am moving to Puerto Rico in December. Luckily I have a job (Guaynabo) and a place to live. Previous blogs have been extremely helpful however I didn't see anything about buying a ...
I use this PR classified site for everything. It's pretty good. clasificadosonline.com Read More
Big move to PR!!!
I'm officially moving to PR in September to start another chapter of my life. My BF & I have been traveling back & forth from OH/PR on a monthly basis for almost 2 years now which is becoming quite costly. Once there, I plan on opening a very, ... Read More
new friends by KMee
Hi Everyone, I'm originally from MD and am living in Dorado, PR. I'm really into outdoor activities and have been looking for some partners to explore more of PR. I haven't been able to find any classes or lessons to keep me active and I haven't ...
Hi KMee, I'm actually moving to PR in Sept but will be there for about 5 days in about 2 weeks. I'm from Ohio & making the big move to be closer with my BF who is a native. We definitely enjoy the outdoor life & he's very familiar with PR & ... Read More