Hi everyone!
I don't think I've ever posted on this form before but not positive since I've been searching and asking questions about Puerto Rico for some months now.
Thank you so much for this form it's been very helpful and informative.
My husband is nearing retirement age, 4 years left and we are planning on buying a place in Rincon, and hopefully staying six months at a time. Chris, my husband has been traveling to Puerto Rico for years now staying from a few days to a week. The last two years I spent three weeks and this past year two months. We rented a place in Rincon. Will be spending 3 months this next year. I have to say I had the best time of my entire life during those two months! What fun we had. The the Puerto Ricans and the "gringos" are just the nicest people ever! I enjoyed it immensely.
I understand there is a lot of crime and that does concern me but, it doesn't outweigh the beauty of the place and the way it feels, it's just amazing! Even with jail bars on the doors and windows I can't stop thinking about it, and I can't wait to go back. Walking to the farmers market, walking to the beach and local restaurants, eating fresh fruit, I just love the lifestyle. I even like hanging clothes on the line, not having a dishwasher or garbage disposal doesn't bother me either. It's a simpler life and I guess that's what I'm looking for.
So from what I've learned from all of you is, Puerto Rico is a great place if you're retired and semi-healthy, but not so great if you need to work. I do have arthritis pretty bad but I don't need medical attention for it, And it seemed to get better while I was there and worse when I returned home.
What do you all think about about buying versus renting? It would be really great to have your own comfortable bed and furniture. We are looking in Vista Azul. Really would like to have my own place, Something in the lower price ranges.
She takes deep breath and sighs....can't wait for December to get here!
Thanks in advance for any replies!
Penny