considering moving to Puerto Rico

Last activity 25 December 2010 by puertoricoistheplace

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kramerMember19 December 2010 21:08:45

Starting off at square one.U.S. citizen, VA health, retired, looking to chill out in beach community. Lots of basic ? no answers. Help.

GaryViP21 December 2010 11:56:24

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kramer wrote:
U.S. citizen

That's good - no passport or visa needed

kramer wrote:
VA health

There's a VA hospital with the facilities in San Juan.

kramer wrote:
retired

Keep in mind that the cost of living here is not considerably lower than in the mainland.

kramer wrote:
looking to chill out in beach community

Look at the west coast: Cabo Rojo, Rincon or one of the small islands off the east coast: Culebra and Vieques.

kramer wrote:
Lots of basic

We speak Spanish here but in San Juan and the places I mentioned you can get by with English.

kramerMember22 December 2010 18:03:40

Gary, you were very helpful, thank you. I'm considering a visit in the near future, if there is anything I should know, please feel free to pass it on...........Kramer

GaryViP22 December 2010 18:33:02

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You're welcome.

I'd suggest you read as much as you can about living here on the island. The forum on this site is a great place to start. Almost all the info in older topics is still valid.

puertoricoistheplaceGuest25 December 2010 08:26:26

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Consider Isla Verde, Condado, Rincon. All of these beach towns. Some bigger than others.

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