joysarnelli
American expat in Puerto Rico
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30
About me
American
Lives in Arecibo
Registration: 20 September 2010
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 ...
"ATH M贸vil" is an app that you can use here in PR to send and receive payments. It is quite popular among small merchants here and very easy to use. It is not a card reader, though. It connects to your bank account. I use it on my ... Read More
Which beaches in PR have public outdoor showers? by bonu
Which beaches in PR have public outdoor showers, after you get done swimming, such as to wash off the salt and sand? Beach name? City located? Price or is it free to use the shower?
Playa Montones in Isabela has outdoor showers, but to use them you have to pay $10 to park in the resort lot and use the facilities. Crashboat in Aguadilla has outdoor showers. They are free. Read More
Name on drivers license by Dawndoro
Hello! Dawn here...moved with the fam to Fajardo about a month ago, went through the wonderful procedure only to see my maiden name on my license...she indicated because that's what my birth certificate said...no mind my SS card! I have figured ...
I know this is an old topic, but I just wanted to agree with what another member said about NOT using mother's name or father's name, because this is so important. When I first came to PR I didn't understand that it was customary for ... Read More
Grain alcohol in Puerto Rico?
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 ... Read More
Requirements for dog entry into PR by bribri1913
Does anyone know the requirements for a dog to enter Puerto Rico? I have been researching this site and only have found discussions based on airline travel. I need to know the shot requirements and if they quarantine? Every site I find contradicts ...
ReyP, No, there are no veterinary schools in Puerto Rico. All veterinarians receive their education off island. I know that Tuskegee University provides a number of scholarships to Puerto Rican students who are interested in becoming veterinarians. ... Read More
Requirements for dog entry into PR by bribri1913
Does anyone know the requirements for a dog to enter Puerto Rico? I have been researching this site and only have found discussions based on airline travel. I need to know the shot requirements and if they quarantine? Every site I find contradicts ...
If you're coming from the states, there is no quarantine and the only requirements are the health certificate that is required by the airline (which will include a fecal test and some vaccines). But I do rrecommend that you do all your necessary ... Read More
Coffee in PR - Tours and farm info? by Sitka
We love Puerto Rico coffee. I think it is great, in fact, just poured a cup of Yaucano for my AM fix. Anyone here have experience or knowledge of PR coffee plantations or farms? We would love to explore some of the PR farms and buy great ...
I proudly drank Yaucono coffee, too. Until a Puerto Rican friend pointed out that Yaucono isn't actually Puerto Rican! She sent me a graphic that shows the coffee brands that are grown in Puerto Rico, but I can't figure out how to attach it, ... Read More
NEED FEEDBACK FOR ANY GOOD/BAD DOG BOARDING EXPERIENCES by Prilszer
Hola Puerto Rico Based familia, Been M.I.A for quite some while. Due to Elder-Care responsibilities for my father who suffers from Parkinson's Disease, I've been consumed with lots of stress, but do log in time to time to stay somewhat ...
Hola Jose, We're neighbors - my husband and I live in Hatillo, too! If you have time during your upcoming visit and want to get together, let me know. We board our dogs at the Arecibo Veterinary Clinic, visible from the highway right at the end ... Read More
Service dogs by Lulu822
I am moving to Puerto Rico. We bought a house fenced in I have a service dog. Can I bring him in to Puerto Rico. Dies Puerto Rico honor. The Americans with Disabilities act.
That is great advice. "Pit Bull" is not actually a breed. The health certificate required for travel will list the breed of the dog, or an educated guess as to the dog's mix, as determined by the veterinarian who fills out the ... Read More
Driving Ruta Panoramica by hturner12
Is this a thing to do
It's truly gorgeous. But pack food and beverages (there's a coffee plantation along the way but it was closed when we went), and pray that it doesn't rain (unless you enjoy driving on flooded mountain roads.) Read More
So many questions before accepting a job in Aguadilla, PR. by HinkleyK
I apologize in advance if this gets a little scattered...it seems to be the way my mind functions lately :) A little background: My husband and I have two kids, a 5 (almost 6) year old boy and a 2 (almost 3) month old baby girl and a (almost) year ...
I copied your post and put my reply after each question. I hope this info helps. Joy 1. We are not city people, we found that out real quick in my husbands adventures in the Navy. I work for the county Prosecuting Attorney so I am a little ... Read More
Sports in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The Olympic Games are now just a few days away and we would like to talk about sports. What sports are the most popular and/or unusual in Puerto Rico? Are sports facilities easily accessible there? Where and how can one ...
Running is very popular here, as well as bicycling. Surfing and kayaking, of course. And I'm sure tennis 馃幘 will move to the top of the list for a while at least! Not sure if fishing and scuba diving count as sports, but they are ... Read More
The exploratory trip i s a go for Sept 7 thru 21
If you are planning to be in the Arecibo area during the last week of your trip, my husband and I would be happy to show you some of the beautiful sights and introduce you to friends! Joy Read More
Anyone know of a great Optometrist? by Karenqc
I need someone that has current equipment/technology and can adequately fit Gas Permeable contact lens wearers. Any help will be MUCH appreciated.
In Arecibo, Dr. Luis Montalvo Bonilla, MD is an excellent ophthalmologist. He owns the Centro Oftalmol贸gico de Arecibo. I don't know specifically if he has what you need, but his offices are state of the art so I would expect that he does. ... Read More
Mail Service by TravelingJ
I know that PR uses USPS. Do they do delivery to your house or do you need to get a P.O. Box? Are the mailboxes secure? In CA we have had a lot of mail theft (letters and packages), luckily I live in a neighborhood where that has happened (yet). ...
That's great to know. I'll check with our local PO. Thank you! Read More
ukuleles and friends by frogrock
Hello from the other side, One item in my To Do list is to get together with others who play or would like to learn how to play the ukulele. I love this little four-string wonder because it is easy to learn and it is a catalyst for having fun with ...
Too far for us (we're in Hatillo) but I hope you have a great time! Read More
Mail Service by TravelingJ
I know that PR uses USPS. Do they do delivery to your house or do you need to get a P.O. Box? Are the mailboxes secure? In CA we have had a lot of mail theft (letters and packages), luckily I live in a neighborhood where that has happened (yet). ...
No problem with large packages delivered to our P.O. Box via usps, but we often have a hard time with fed ex or ups accepting our P.O. Box as a valid shipping address, they require a physical address. Read More
ukuleles and friends by frogrock
Hello from the other side, One item in my To Do list is to get together with others who play or would like to learn how to play the ukulele. I love this little four-string wonder because it is easy to learn and it is a catalyst for having fun with ...
That sounds like so much fun! Where will the lessons be given? Read More
Microchips by purplesugar
This is probably a silly question... Vets use microchip scanners right.. like if a dog gets lost and a good citizen actually brings it to the vet, the vet will scan for a chip?
Yes, many vets do have scanners. Any that sell microchips should have scanners, but it is best to ask the question. Sadly, the "shelters" and rescue organizations do not have scanners, so if your dog is picked up the odds of the ... Read More
Insects/bugs by TravelingJ
Ok, I know that it is the Caribbean and that there are bugs (duh). I know there are mosquitos.....but what other little critters are prevalent on the island? We spend a lot of time in Costa Rica.....just wondering if the bug situation is the same. ...
I lived lIterally in the jungle here for our first 2.5 years, and rarely encountered any problematic insects besides ants. I can count on my fingers the number of times I've seen a scorpion, tarantula, or centipede. Rats love tropical fruits, ... Read More
Hotel near airport in San Juan by TravelingJ
When we fly to PR our flight lands after 9 p.m. Can anyone recommend a clean and economical hotel close to the airport? Any favorites that won't break the bank? It will only be for one night.
The beds can't be beat at the Sheraton in OSJ. Prices reasonable but not cheap. They may have an airport shuttle. Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2nd quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Not new to the forum but would like to reintroduce. My husband and I have lived in PR for 4.5 years now, in the mountains of Utuado for the first 2.5 years and now on the coast in Hatillo. Two very different experiences! We're retired now and ... Read More
Multiple pets..like a butt ton of pets...
My only experience is with shipping dogs, and I highly recommend American Airlines Cargo, although if you are coming in the summer months you may want to use United, as they ship regardless of temperature. I don't know which animals are ... Read More
Tenant's rights in PR by mlb03
Hi all, I have a question about the landlord / tenant's laws in Puerto Rico. I have searched on the internet and am unable to find info pertaining to my specific situation. I am currently in the middle of a year lease. Unfortunately I had a ...
Please make safety your #1 concern. I know this is easier said than done, but if you truly feel that you are in danger, then move now and worry about the consequences later! At the very least, insist that the chain be installed on your door, ... Read More
Fresh Food & Handmade Goods in PR by crystalrose
One of the ideas I have when I get down is that I'd like to start a small business, maybe a hobby farm or store, and sell some produce or goods at locally. What's the food situation like down there? Are there farmers markets? Is it ...
I don't have a green thumb at all, but I've been growing kale for about a year now. I bought some garden soil, one of those long flower containers and some seeds at Home Depot. I grow it on my patio in the shade, and water every other day. ... Read More
Sea Turtle Nesting by Sitka
Hi All, We are interested in learning about / supporting / volunteering in the sea turtle nesting resoration in PR. I have read that PR has several types of turtles that nest on the beaches, including leatherbacks. When / what season do the ...
Hello and welcome to Hatillo. I live here, too, and am a volunteer with a local turtle conservation group. Volunteers walk their assigned beaches before daybreak (so volunteers must be early risers and physically fit enough to walk a couple of ... Read More
Where to get some Apple Cider by tonie064
Fall has come , even though it doesn't seem like it here but I have the urge to drink some good apple cider and the stores here don't seem to carry it. Anyone know of a place where a former New Yorker can get some good Apple Cider? Your ...
For the past 2 years, Sam's Club (Hatillo) has carried gallon jugs of apple cider around holiday time. Be prepared to pay dearly for it, though! Read More
Spanish language classes near Hatillo?
Does anyone know of any Spanish classes for adults in the Hatillo area? My husband and I have been here for 3 years and have not "picked up" much Spanish. We think a classroom setting would be the best way for us to learn conversational ... Read More
find the farmers market in Rincon
Hola , One of the things I really miss about NY is fresh leafy green vegetables. Can you please tell me where to find the farmers market in Rincon? We'd be coming from the Arecibo area. Thank you in advance! Read More