Thomas173
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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Registration: 29 January 2016
Renovating a house in PR by taryna
Hi everyone! I am back on here. We went to PR in November and even though we got rained on just about every day we still loved it and are now considering buying our vacation home there. I've stalked Zillow and Points2Homes for weeks and have ...
I just did my roof a couple of month ago. We had a couple of leaks, found them and gouged out the cracks and filled them with roof sealant, then pressure washed the roof which took about 2 days then used Gidden hydrosteel 9900 $140.00 per 5 gallons ... Read More
Looking for a good shipping company. by sam618
Hello, I'm moving to San Juan Puerto Rico in June from Fort Lauderdale. I need recommendations on what shipping company to use. I have checked a few online and the reviews are bad. I'm moving furniture and a car. Can anybody tell me their ...
I used Rosa Del Monte I know they have bad reviews online, but they did a great job by us. Read More
News about the economy by ReyP
I will be posting news that affect the economy of Puerto Rico. You are welcome to comment but keep it civil.
I used to fly in there a lot, Boeing, Lockheed or SpaceX would be a good fit. Read More
Making the move by bugbunkie
Can anyone share their experience as far as selling personal items and real estate and moved to Puerto Rico. How did you sell everything, where did you stay while waiting on your house to sell, shipping some items to the island... any suggestions ...
I used them and had no problems but was nervous because of the reviews. Read More
About rincon schools and living. by Prettyana928
I'm relocating in a year to Puerto Rico with my family and need to know about the private English schools in rincon or mayaguez, not to far from one another. If anyone can tell me the best ones and the cost monthly per child. I have a child in ...
Yes they are all close. I hang out in Rincon all the time and go to Crashboat a lot. Read More
About rincon schools and living. by Prettyana928
I'm relocating in a year to Puerto Rico with my family and need to know about the private English schools in rincon or mayaguez, not to far from one another. If anyone can tell me the best ones and the cost monthly per child. I have a child in ...
Welcome Prettyana928, I moved from NY to Anasco back in July and my kids attend Masis private school and they love it, its taught in English but they take Spanish and picking it up quick. We looked at 4 different private schools Masis we thought ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 1st quarter of 2017 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 ...
Welcome Nicole, Rey is right jobs are very hard to come by, with that being said we moved from NY to Anasco, I would not recommend the public schools most of them are taught in Spanish. My kids go to Masis a private school and they love it, they ... Read More
moving co. recommendation from NY tp Mayaguez?
I used La Rosa Del Monte and moved from NY to Anasco in July 2016, they were great no problems, price was the cheapest out of all the others I checked, the team was great we moved big stuff and over 50 med boxes. Read More
Pros and cons of moving to PR with kids by Allison04
Hi! My husband and I are considering a move to PR in the summer. We have two kids ages 7 and 10. I was wondering if anyone had any feedback/advice on the pros and cons of moving to PR with kids. My biggest concerns are the schools, safety and ...
We live in Ansco my kids are 16 and 12 they also attend private school and love it, its been since July 2016 and we are all enjoying the area. Read More
Where are Rincon and Surrounding Expats? by ReyP
Seems the west side of the island has abandoned the site. Several new members have been asking questions that are best answered by those living currently in the west. A lot of active members are no longer coming to the site it seems.
They go to masis its a private school but I think its worth it. Read More
Where are Rincon and Surrounding Expats? by ReyP
Seems the west side of the island has abandoned the site. Several new members have been asking questions that are best answered by those living currently in the west. A lot of active members are no longer coming to the site it seems.
Hey Rey I am still back and forth from Anasco and NY the Military messed up my paperwork go figure, and we just go internet in Anasco but it is a like a hot spot from AT&T no other companies will come up the mountain, but you guys helped me when ... Read More
Fresh Fish Market near Aguadilla? by condorbutch
Is there a fresh fish market anywhere in or around Aguadilla? I've been trying to find one without any success, also is there a Farmers Market anywhere in Aguadilla? Thanks for your help Butch
If you go to crashboat all the way down to the right the guys down there sell fresh fish when they come in off the boats but its hit or miss. Read More
From NY to PR - English Speaking School on North West Side ? by Thomas173
Looking for some info on moving and also English speaking school on the north west side of the island.
Yes the price was very good also and when we were loading the truck in NY we added a couple of things and they didn't even charge us. It was the cheapest I found and we got a lot of estimates. Read More
From NY to PR - English Speaking School on North West Side ? by Thomas173
Looking for some info on moving and also English speaking school on the north west side of the island.
Hey all! I just wanted to let you know how the move went. I am back in NY to finish up some paperwork for the military and should be done in a couple of weeks but I couldn't post from down there we still haven't got internet service all ... Read More
From NY to PR - English Speaking School on North West Side ? by Thomas173
Looking for some info on moving and also English speaking school on the north west side of the island.
Well I just watch la rosa del monte leave with our belongings on its way to anasco they said 3 weeks we will see. And we leave Tuesday for a new start still a little freaked out about this move. And Ray thanks for the tip with the containers and ... Read More
From NY to PR - English Speaking School on North West Side ? by Thomas173
Looking for some info on moving and also English speaking school on the north west side of the island.
Has anyone used la rosa del monte we were going to use them and we're just reading some of the reviews and they weren't that good the quote was good but we want our stuff in good shape 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. ...
Congrats Ray sounds great used to fly in to Rosy Roads a lot its great area. 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 ...
Welcome!!! This site has helped me a lot, I will be moving in just over a month, with everything to schools to moving company. It depends what part you are looking to move to, members on here are from all over and can help with a lot. Read More
Our experience in purchasing a home in beautiful Puerto Rico. by BrianTX
Here's the story: My wife and I put our home in Texas on the market in February of 2016. After lots of discussion, we (which means my beautiful wife) decided that it was just too far from everything. We live out in the country and even to go ...
Great read, I will be moving down to Anasco in July we went with La Rosa De monte moving company out of NY but it will take 2-4 weeks for it to arrive. Read More
From NY to PR - English Speaking School on North West Side ? by Thomas173
Looking for some info on moving and also English speaking school on the north west side of the island.
Thanks so much tonie, I will ask more about the insurance. Read More
From NY to PR - English Speaking School on North West Side ? by Thomas173
Looking for some info on moving and also English speaking school on the north west side of the island.
So my wife just came back from PR and had the interview at MAS Integrated School MASIS in Anasco also 2 other schools in Mayaguez but she loved the Maisis school, they gave her a tour and talk to the students and the price was dropped for 2 kids , ... 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 ...
Welcome, everyone here has been very helpful keep searching the site a lot of info. Read More
From NY to PR - English Speaking School on North West Side ? by Thomas173
Looking for some info on moving and also English speaking school on the north west side of the island.
I will look in to that, thanks Rey Read More
From NY to PR - English Speaking School on North West Side ? by Thomas173
Looking for some info on moving and also English speaking school on the north west side of the island.
Hey Ray we have already started sending boxes smaller ones but the last 2 boxes were trashed when they got there. Also we got 3 quotes that one was the cheapest so we are going to keep trying, waiting on a couple more quotes so we will see what ... Read More
From NY to PR - English Speaking School on North West Side ? by Thomas173
Looking for some info on moving and also English speaking school on the north west side of the island.
So I am jealous my wife gets to go to PR to interview with the masis school next week for the kids, and get some things ready for the big move. I get to stay behind and watch the kids here in the cold still, but at least things are finally starting ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 1st 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 ...
Welcome, I am moving to Anasco this summer but it took about 4 visits to find a place to live that my family was good with. Read More
From NY to PR - English Speaking School on North West Side ? by Thomas173
Looking for some info on moving and also English speaking school on the north west side of the island.
Sandra we have a house in Anasco its about a 25 min drive to the school. The school is about what I pay in school taxes here in NY anyway. Just want the kids to be happy. Read More
From NY to PR - English Speaking School on North West Side ? by Thomas173
Looking for some info on moving and also English speaking school on the north west side of the island.
Thanks Sandra yes we have talked to them, you even have to pay for books, we are still looking around to find the best fit. Read More
From NY to PR - English Speaking School on North West Side ? by Thomas173
Looking for some info on moving and also English speaking school on the north west side of the island.
My son is 15 and my daughter is 11. Read More
From NY to PR - English Speaking School on North West Side ? by Thomas173
Looking for some info on moving and also English speaking school on the north west side of the island.
Does anyone have any kids that attended or info about the MAS Integrated School MASIS in Anasco? Read More
Moving to PR by ReyP
Well we gave up on the Ceiba house we were planing to purchase. The plan was to sell some stocks and use the money to buy the house cash. However there were a lot of delays (since July) due to the seller realtor and a problem with the land ...
Great view, used to fly into that base all the time the golf course was great. Read More
From NY to PR - English Speaking School on North West Side ? by Thomas173
Looking for some info on moving and also English speaking school on the north west side of the island.
Is that the school at the airport? Read More
From NY to PR - English Speaking School on North West Side ? by Thomas173
Looking for some info on moving and also English speaking school on the north west side of the island.
We have a house in anasco, my job is at Lufthansa in Aguadilla. Read More
From NY to PR - English Speaking School on North West Side ?
Looking for some info on moving and also English speaking school on the north west side of the island. Read More