SSABRINA6
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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About me
American, Married with children
Lives in Humacao
Speaks english
Registration: 31 August 2016
visit puerto rico for 2 wks. .thanks. by csnchz1913
:heart: plan to visit puerto rico for 2 weeks.no covi vacine i will take the test..before boarding the plain..
You may need to retest here for admittance to alot of places. they are requiring vax or clear test (72hours) for indoor dining, museums and other venues, hotels, ferry etc. Read More
Moving to PR with kids - where to live? by rcohn79
Hello- We are considering moving to PR in January. We live 40 minutes outside NYC. We have two small dogs, a cat, and a guinea pig. I love citing living, but I want to see all the options plus, my girls are used to having a yard, and I have dogs. ...
I've lived in PR since 2017 with my daughter (now 11), you couldn't pay me enough to living in SJ proper. We live in Palmas Del Mar where rental prices have skyrocketed this year but hopefully they have peaked and started to normalize. A ... Read More
Homeschooling options in PR? by Ghebray
Hello, My family and I are looking for the best homeschool programs in PR. We are considering a move to the NW part of the island. We have a soon to be 1st grader and a soon to be 2nd grader that we would like to homeschool. We have not found ...
Hi there, we moved to Palmas full time in 2017. My daughter has been in private school here but I have decided to homeschool next year. We have a couple of homeschool groups here in Palmas, one even does a sort of co-op. I chose an online platform ... Read More
WHAT WHAT??? Electric bill almost $600.00 by Journeyandbeyond
Does anybody know or have had a problem with receiving an electric bill that is HIGH for time after Maria? I am told to not pay and wait till next cycle. Nobody answers AEE call either. Thanks! Lynn
My bill for 9/28 to 10/28 was 584.... storm was 9/20 and power intermittently restored over the last few weeks. I received a cut off notice and advice to just pay it and fight later as the reconnect charges would be astronomical.....I'm heading ... Read More
Health Insurance Reality Check by CatsMeow83
I am looking at health insurance options on the Island, and have found some very helpful info in some older threads, particularly from ReyP. As I understand, the most popular options for mainland "expats" are coverage through either ...
Health coverage is very affordable here. Self insuring is an option as well, I will say though that it can get dicey if you have a serious accident as I know someone whos emergency care was delayed while they ran around trying to gather cash for ... Read More
Spanish / Bilingual Elementary Schools by sontek
Hello! My wife and I are moving to Puerto Rico next summer. We are from Florida and are both computer programmers, we work remote so we won't be looking for work or anything. The big thing we are trying to plan and figure out is where we ...
I live in Palmas Del Mar and chose Palmas much because of the school. TPA is a private school and has a large expat presence but it is primarily attended by Puerto Rican kids especially at the elementary level. My daughter is in second grade. Her ... Read More
Very heavy heart by knight4444
I watched the devastation of hurricane Maria throughout the caribbean islands and I wish the best for everyone. My prayers and thoughts are with them 24/7 I was moving to puerto rico in november 2017 but that's impossible for now, as soon as ...
flights out can be had but you almost have to go to the airport to do it. Also there is a regular charter leaving that is done through an agent in condado, its $550 which is pricy but doable. JetBlue is running the mst but when you look on line they ... Read More
Hurricane News / Warning :( by SimCityAT
Just thinking this might help people in the future. Why not add to this thread where you can get up to date information on hurricanes and storms. Add your links below. Please state if it's I English or Spanish.
only 10 days though! that's not going to help much!!! Read More
REQUEST/INQUIRY: Palmas Del Mar Rental Unit by CatsMeow83
Hi Everyone - Longtime lurker, first time poster here. My Act 22 acceptance/certification came through from PRIDCO last week, so I am in the process of moving myself down to Puerto Rico (from the Southeast U.S.). I am hoping to find a rental ...
I am happy to connect you to some people with rental units as well once they have their feet under them. Read More
REQUEST/INQUIRY: Palmas Del Mar Rental Unit by CatsMeow83
Hi Everyone - Longtime lurker, first time poster here. My Act 22 acceptance/certification came through from PRIDCO last week, so I am in the process of moving myself down to Puerto Rico (from the Southeast U.S.). I am hoping to find a rental ...
I was there for the storm, we did basic clean up, board up, hired a team to repair and then we came to Texas. I have a small child and family members that couldn't handle staying any longer and with the water, gasoline and diesel situation it ... Read More
Very heavy heart by knight4444
I watched the devastation of hurricane Maria throughout the caribbean islands and I wish the best for everyone. My prayers and thoughts are with them 24/7 I was moving to puerto rico in november 2017 but that's impossible for now, as soon as ...
I live in Palmas Del Mar.....my concrete house held....even the roof, just lost shingles, glass and took on some water....the house isn't bad. Im a little worse for wear though :sosad: Read More
REQUEST/INQUIRY: Palmas Del Mar Rental Unit by CatsMeow83
Hi Everyone - Longtime lurker, first time poster here. My Act 22 acceptance/certification came through from PRIDCO last week, so I am in the process of moving myself down to Puerto Rico (from the Southeast U.S.). I am hoping to find a rental ...
Im a Palmas Del mar Resident, I can tell you power will be a problem for a long while, worse- internet access (if you are like most of us act 20 and 22's you are internet dependent) will be the larger problem as the fiber line below the sea was ... Read More
How to save money in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Puerto Rico? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
There are local produce markets, in SJ and in Luquillo that I visit, produce in stores here is expensive...ie 2 acorn squash at Ralphs were $11 and a watermelon was $9. If you can grow your own it helps, I grow herbs but not having much luck with ... Read More
Anyone want to start a Facebook group? by Karenqc
So...we have a handful of Rincon FB pages (the main one with 10k+!!) but nothing island wide. I'm noticing more and more of you gringos moving over here and thought maybe we should produce something. I can help maintain it, but I don't want ...
I am on several PR facebook pages, some specifically for Americans here in PR, some for expats, some for my specific community. The pages you are suggesting already exist. I personally find this forum to be incredibly helpful and effective. I agree ... Read More
How to bring your car to Puerto Rico by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Puerto Rico, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the ...
It's like the Tax office. It's in old San Juan., about a 15 minute drive from the port. Read More
How to bring your car to Puerto Rico by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Puerto Rico, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the ...
I paid with credit card. They do not take cash, not sure about US checks. Read More
How to bring your car to Puerto Rico by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Puerto Rico, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the ...
I moved last week and had a phenominal experience with the car,the contents...not so much. I used ShipYourCar...Randle Ferrari was patient and helpful and I asked at least 1000 questions. My car as here 1 week after they picked it up in Dallas, so ... Read More
Moving to PR in less than 30 days by leela007
Hi With less than 30 days to go I am extremely nervous as is, then taking the current situation going on there has my blood pressure rising.. HELP..... Any advice?????
I moved last week, it has been an adventure for sure. My advice... remember you are not in the States. They do things differently here, no its not real efficient sometimes but its how it works. I have not encountered any problems with anyone, the ... Read More
General questions- Looking into move from Michigan to Puerto Rico by Andrea42905
Hi everyone- My name is Andrea and my husband and I are looking into moving to PR in the near future with our three kids, ages 5, 3, and almost 1. A few questions (well, more like a million, but I'll start with a few): 1. Has anyone taken ...
I totally agree Rey, We are working on our Spanish and have great Puerto Rican friends that laugh and correct us freely. I just meant that you can get by if you are patient and and have a sense of humor, the Puerto Ricans in general are warm and ... Read More
General questions- Looking into move from Michigan to Puerto Rico by Andrea42905
Hi everyone- My name is Andrea and my husband and I are looking into moving to PR in the near future with our three kids, ages 5, 3, and almost 1. A few questions (well, more like a million, but I'll start with a few): 1. Has anyone taken ...
Andrea, we are completing our move to PR this spring and we have spent summers in Palmas Del Mar for the last 3 years, My sister is already there and lives in Palmas. Her daughter attended High School at the Palmas Academy and was thrilled. She was ... Read More
Renters Insurance by Waterfly
Does anyone have any experience in a Renters Insurance Policy on the island? I wasn't so concerned when I first moved here because I came with little, but after having been here a few years, I'd like to know my belongings are insured for ...
I think Triple S offers tenant content coverage and liability for renters Read More
Lots to do in December by ReyP
If you are bored and want to meet people and party, there is no better time than the holidays, there are tons of activities frequented by locals and expats alike. Remember that google translator is there to help you here is a site with a lot of ...
Rey, Thanks for this! We are coming in on the 16th for a few weeks and cant wait to take in all the festivities! Read More
Cost of Living by Siobhan_Nolan
So we have been in PR now for about 20 months and I can't understand how low income earners survive here on the island with the high cost of living. Ok, Dorado is pretty expensive so lets take rent out of the equation. Our water bill is ...
Hugely helpful FrogRock! We are considering a condo there in Palmas and a house in Humacao. I've been wondering where to look for information about electric and water. My sister lives on Surfside but with solar panels and the details of her ... Read More
Pets in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Puerto Rico have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Puerto Rico? What about pet adoption procedures in the ...
I think it is like everywhere else, some people like pets and others don't. Locals do respect those who take care of their pets and don't let them roam wild, but there are SO SO many wild dogs and cats that are living on the streets or even ... Read More
Current employment and housing on the island by Riososo
So, I have been reading all of the threads on this site. It has been very informative, to say the least. I am finding that many of the topics have not been commented on for a period of a couple of years. I did read the NY Times article about the ...
The private chef opportunity might work well for you if you focus on event catering. Because there are many expats moving their business to places like Palmas and Dorado, they often have people in for meetings and events....people must be fed. We ... Read More
Buying a Car and the responsibility of owning & driving one. by PapiSwing
Hi everyone, I travel to Puerto Rico every 6 months now and being without a car was torture. I was considering buying a car in the states and shipping it but figured out early shipping was way too expensive. I bought a used one and I understand ...
As I understand it, right on red is acceptable unless otherwise noted as you say. I have not heard that you can go on red after a certain hour. Interesting concept regarding the car jackings but Im not sure its accurate. I asked a friend who is a ... Read More
Buying a Car and the responsibility of owning & driving one. by PapiSwing
Hi everyone, I travel to Puerto Rico every 6 months now and being without a car was torture. I was considering buying a car in the states and shipping it but figured out early shipping was way too expensive. I bought a used one and I understand ...
Insurance is mandatory and gets more complicated when you have alien on your car. Just like in the States it often has better rates when you package with your home and umbrella. We found Triple S to do well. Not sure about the right turn after ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd 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 ...
I spent the entire summer in PR and wondered the same, as long as I was in Palmas I found many, but outside "the bubble" the only ones I met, lived in Palmas! Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Puerto Rico can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent ...
My sister and family have been there 3 years now. They combatted the inevitable homesickness with Skype, FaceTime, packages from home and encouraging friends, relations and business associates to come visit. Oh and Pandora..... Music in English ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd 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 ...
I love Ceiba too just a little further than I want to P/A. I hadn't thought about Naguabo, Ill explore that too. Thanks for the suggestions! Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd 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 ...
Thanks for the reply Rey, I love the time I spend in PR and Palmas but you are so right about the cost of Palmas. The school is awesome though, so ideally I would like to find a nice neighborhood in the Yabacoa or Humacao areas to commute to Palmas ... Read More
3 Months After Leaving PR by chrishamrick103
It's been a while since I've posted here. But back in April my wife and I decided we would move to PR. At the time, it was 4 of us, and we were looking for a 3 bedroom condo due to the easy maintenance. So after I returned, we decided we ...
Hi, I noticed your post that you are in Harbor Lakes. Im considering a unit there but have some reticence about a condo but am considering it in lieu of the higher cost of Sunset or Plantation properties. How do you like it there? I believe it is ... Read More
Business Mentorship
This is an excellent article! Thanks so much for the reference! Im working on my applications for grants and found this helpful. Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd 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 ...
Planning a move to PR in early 2017....I've looked at Palmas and love it, but it's a little priceer than I was hoping for. I definitely want to be on that side of the island but am wondering if there are any other expat area's in the ... Read More