gls2163
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
Forum posts
35
About me
American, Single
Lives in mayaquez
Speaks some Spanish, not much
Registration: 30 March 2017
English Speaking Schools by LACruz
I am wondering what English speaking schools you all could recommended besides the ones that are most popular (& expensive) I know about Baldwin, St Johns, Tasis, Caribbean School & Robinson. I am wondering if there are any not as popular but still ...
Sorry ReyP, That is NOT how she came across!! Her tone was very admonishing, (in my opinion). Like a parent talking to a child. Not the way that you phrased it. As far as them not taking down the thread, I agree. But to admonish someone for ... Read More
English Speaking Schools by LACruz
I am wondering what English speaking schools you all could recommended besides the ones that are most popular (& expensive) I know about Baldwin, St Johns, Tasis, Caribbean School & Robinson. I am wondering if there are any not as popular but still ...
Sarvesh, Interesting comment. If you want someone to start a new thread, then WHY haven't you taken down the "OLD" one? This from a MODERATOR?????? Interesting Read More
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 ...
After doing some research, here is what I found out about mobile card swipe/pay in PR. The ATH system is owned by EVERTEC Inc. They provide services in the Caribbean only. PR Dominican Republic , Virgin Islands . They will provide a mobile card ... Read More
Looking for a quiet but active area by gls2163
Hello Puerto Rico!! My handle is gls2163. I am looking at moving sometime soon. I am retired (24 years) from the USMC. and just started drawing social security. I am single and looking for a quiet but active area. I have vacationed in Ponce many ...
Thanks adlin20. I have put La Parguera definitely on my list of places to check. Read More
Looking for a quiet but active area by gls2163
Hello Puerto Rico!! My handle is gls2163. I am looking at moving sometime soon. I am retired (24 years) from the USMC. and just started drawing social security. I am single and looking for a quiet but active area. I have vacationed in Ponce many ...
Hey NomadLawyer, I just went to their website and that is a beautiful area. I like the pier/boardwalk and the small size of the town/village. I will definitely be checking this area out. By the way, is there a requirement for a fishing lic. for ... Read More
Looking for a quiet but active area by gls2163
Hello Puerto Rico!! My handle is gls2163. I am looking at moving sometime soon. I am retired (24 years) from the USMC. and just started drawing social security. I am single and looking for a quiet but active area. I have vacationed in Ponce many ...
Excellent NomadLawyer, can you tell me exactly where that is so that I can put it in my travels? Thank you for the info Read More
Looking for a quiet but active area by gls2163
Hello Puerto Rico!! My handle is gls2163. I am looking at moving sometime soon. I am retired (24 years) from the USMC. and just started drawing social security. I am single and looking for a quiet but active area. I have vacationed in Ponce many ...
Thanks ReyP, that is a beautiful area, it MIGHT be just a touch to much country! But I am also looking at Las Marias as you suggested. It looks like there are quite a few rentals and possible purchases all along the west coast. So that gives me ... Read More
Looking for a quiet but active area by gls2163
Hello Puerto Rico!! My handle is gls2163. I am looking at moving sometime soon. I am retired (24 years) from the USMC. and just started drawing social security. I am single and looking for a quiet but active area. I have vacationed in Ponce many ...
Thanks for the info NomadLawyer. I will also be looking at Lajas. Probably inland, not on the coast. I am not much of a beach type person. Although I do enjoy fishing. Read More
Looking for a quiet but active area by gls2163
Hello Puerto Rico!! My handle is gls2163. I am looking at moving sometime soon. I am retired (24 years) from the USMC. and just started drawing social security. I am single and looking for a quiet but active area. I have vacationed in Ponce many ...
Thanks ReyP. Yes, an acre or two would be great. Gardens are a wonderful way to stay active and actually accomplish something. As for the churches, I understand. I have seen some very ACTIVE preachers and congregations in my time. A mile or two ... Read More
Looking for a quiet but active area by gls2163
Hello Puerto Rico!! My handle is gls2163. I am looking at moving sometime soon. I am retired (24 years) from the USMC. and just started drawing social security. I am single and looking for a quiet but active area. I have vacationed in Ponce many ...
Thanks ReyP and adlin20. That sounds like good recommendations. I have been looking at rental costs along with purchasing costs all up and down the west coast. I would like somewhere 10-15 miles inland and where I can have a garden. So Rincon and ... Read More
Looking for a quiet but active area by gls2163
Hello Puerto Rico!! My handle is gls2163. I am looking at moving sometime soon. I am retired (24 years) from the USMC. and just started drawing social security. I am single and looking for a quiet but active area. I have vacationed in Ponce many ...
congratulations annabfalter. I agree with you on Rincon. I am looking more towards San Germain or Cabo Rojo. Maybe Lajas. Time will tell. All of them are close enough to Mayaquez for me. Where I live , Traffic is a crawl during rush hour. and not ... 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.
boy, you folks are in the know!!!!! Thanks for the update. Again , the reason I like to learn this type of information is due to economics. If there is a bad economic outlook , then you can have massive social upheaval. Looks like PR is handling ... 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.
ReyP, Man you stay busy on the Forum. Question, I noticed that the last update on this topic was in Mar. I see that you stay pretty much on top of many subjects. Is there no current update since late Mar? The reason is I have been reading the ... Read More
mayaquez VA clinic
Does anyone use, or know of someone that uses the Mayaquez VA Outpatient Clinic? If so, how would you rate them. I am asking because that will be one of the deciding factors for me to move there. I am Retired Military and use the VA. So I am very ... Read More
Great video of Puerto Rico to share
very , very nice. Hope to be there soon! Read More
Looking for a quiet but active area by gls2163
Hello Puerto Rico!! My handle is gls2163. I am looking at moving sometime soon. I am retired (24 years) from the USMC. and just started drawing social security. I am single and looking for a quiet but active area. I have vacationed in Ponce many ...
Thanks for the info. It looks like a real good resource. Read More
Looking for a quiet but active area by gls2163
Hello Puerto Rico!! My handle is gls2163. I am looking at moving sometime soon. I am retired (24 years) from the USMC. and just started drawing social security. I am single and looking for a quiet but active area. I have vacationed in Ponce many ...
I would like to take this time to say "Thank You " to both of you for the info and advice. I will be researching all of the communities that you have mentioned. The website (one of many that I use for research) that the crime stats came ... Read More
Looking for a quiet but active area by gls2163
Hello Puerto Rico!! My handle is gls2163. I am looking at moving sometime soon. I am retired (24 years) from the USMC. and just started drawing social security. I am single and looking for a quiet but active area. I have vacationed in Ponce many ...
Ok, Thanks for the input. What I mean by to lively is the following: I am no longer a young individual. Not in the grave but no longer a big fan of late night partying, nor of excessive noise at all hours of the day. I don't mind people having a ... Read More
Looking for a quiet but active area
Hello Puerto Rico!! My handle is gls2163. I am looking at moving sometime soon. I am retired (24 years) from the USMC. and just started drawing social security. I am single and looking for a quiet but active area. I have vacationed in Ponce many ... Read More
pensionada/retiree program
Does anyone have definitive info on the Pensionada/retire program. I have read some posts that it is a very good program for anyone retiring to Dominican Republic. Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Dominican Republic, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average ...
To Jamesj24, I have been to PR many times both on business and on vacation. What you see in the media, in pictures is not all of the picture! Puerto Rico is a country on the edge of bankruptcy and the people that live there realize it. A high ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here 聳 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic 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 ...
Hi, My Name is GLS2163 and I am looking to move to the DR. I am retired and I am looking for a relaxing and enjoyable area to retire in. Hope to see you soon. Read More