Mermaidmb
American expat in Puerto Rico
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About me
American
Lives in Punta Santiago, Humacao
Registration: 20 August 2020
Preventive care in Puerto Rico by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Puerto Rico, taking care of your health would be one of your main priorities. Preventive healthcare plays a crucial role in keeping fit and healthy. We therefore would like to invite you to share your insights on ...
Preventative care is available and accessible but there is a shortage of doctors on the island from all areas, specialists, dentists, surgeons, nurses etc. it takes a couple months to get appts and some are over 6 months. Dentists are the worst, I ... Read More
Which Way Do I Go....In A Wheelchair? by VegasLove
Hi! I am new to the forum and glad to see that there are others who have questions about the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. I have read through a few older post, so I hope there are still some Expats in here that are willing to answer a few ...
I've been here 4 1/2 years in Humacao, we relocated here during pandemic when my husband retired from USPS. I would suggest you stick to metro San Juan area or Bayamon where you are close to major hospitals. There are big communities like Dorado, ... Read More
I could use a Spanish speaking assistant by VegHead
Hello forum, Ziggy here! I'm in my mid 40's. I'm planning to move down mid August. I'm flying down from the Illinois on the 17th. I would like to secure a rental home for my first year or 6 months. I'm divorced, so it's just me and my cat. I'd ...
You will need a passport for driver license otherwise you wont get the gold star neccessary to fly. They arent connected to any system in states to verify birth certificates. Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don'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 on your ...
Husband is retired from 35 years at USPS. We鈥檙e from Miami been here almost 4 years. We live in Humacao. He almost had a trade with someone in San Juan several years ago but never followed thru with it & when they were offering transfers ... Read More
Moving to Vieques by Ladymcredfoot4
My family is potentially moving to vieques for my husband's job, neither of us speak Spanish, and I'm absolutely petrified of the unknown. Any information helps, the good, the bad? What would I be getting into going over there. Are we really hated ...
Ive lived here for 3 1/2 years i wouldn't say you are hated here. The situation for locals is unfortunate as they are losing the low cost rental homes they have had for years due to developers. we pay $500 for a 3 bedroom house in Humacao & only ... Read More
Private Health Insurance by kbarretoct
Hello, my husband and I are moving to PR from the US and would like to know if anyone has any insight on the private health insurance plans in PR or know of a reputable health insurance broker in PR. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
We have Triple S but my husband has retiree benefits from USPS and it鈥檚 very reasonable compared to when we had BCBS in states. We pay $2.00 for most medications, $7.50 for doctors specialists included, $25 ER, $0 hospital admission or surgery ... Read More
How do I become legal resident of Puerto Rico
My husband & I have been in PR for 3 years & are curious what we need to become legal residents & be able to vote here. Is there certain form to fill out & can it be done online? I have to straighten out our taxes as well as we ... Read More
The cost of Living in Puerto Rico in 2023 by Mickael
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience on the evolution of the cost of living in the region or city where you live in order to answer future requests for information from new members of the site who would like to ...
@Mia Ballester we have Federal as my husband is retired from USPS. It鈥檚 much better coverage than what BCBS was & Triple-S is subsidiary of it. My copays are practically nothing for prescriptions. I just had retinal surgery & I only ... Read More
long - term rental by Laura Troitskite
Hello, I am looking for 1- 2 bd apartment / house to move in in May.long term . 2 adults , 2 cats . I work in San Juan and Dorado. Anything that鈥檚 no further than 40 min to either place will be great. Thank you !
Try the sites belowFacebookZillowhttps://clasificadosonline.com/https://www.point2homes.com/www.realtor.comThe market is very tight here for rentals & they go very quickly, Also I've found that people don't remove ads for property that has ... Read More
The cost of Living in Puerto Rico in 2023 by Mickael
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience on the evolution of the cost of living in the region or city where you live in order to answer future requests for information from new members of the site who would like to ...
My husband is retired from USPS so we have federal insurance that we pay around $240 a month for 2 of us. We had BCBS previously but switched to Triple S which is a BCBS company local to Puerto Rico & saved over $220 a month. We pay $7.50 for ... Read More
How much would it be to ship a car to the island by fredicastro
thank you for the warm welcome. Well, my name is Ivette and I am in the process of moving back to 馃嚨馃嚪 after 35 years. I left Bayamon when I joined the Army in 1986. And now, my 3 children are adults with homes, careers, and families ...
You can go to the website below & it walks you thru some of the areas. You pay a tax based on blue book value using VIN.聽relocatepuertorico.com/a-guide-to-shipping-or-buying-a-car-in-puerto-rico/It鈥檚 a selling shipping service but ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don'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 live in Humacao & have had Liberty for over 12 years & when we moved here permanently in August 2020 I started working remotely part time with my same employer from Miami. The main issues we had was replacing the cable boxes every year but ... Read More
Transporting pets using Amerijet by Nolarosebud
I鈥檓 relocating to San Juan for work and am considering shipping my dogs via Amerijet. Has anyone else used this service? Thanks!
I was able to fly from MIA to SJU in august 2020 with our 2 cats in the cabin with JetBlue I think I paid $125 each & then had to have them microchipped & rabies vaccinated from our vet with a health certificate that no one even looked at. ... Read More
Cost of living in Puerto Rico in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Puerto Rico or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their expatriation ...
I live in Humacao in Barrio Junquito & pay $400 for a small 2 bedroom house. I鈥檓 5 minutes from Humacao Nature Reserve & Punta Santiago beaches. Naguabo or Yabacoa are both about 10 minutes away in opposite direction Caguas is about ... Read More
Curious about Salons in PR by kel&rich
I am a licensed hair stylist in North Carolina, USA. Does anyone know what the requirements are for stylists in PR? Would I simply be able to transfer my current license? Are there any franchise salons(such as Great Clips) as apposed to ...
The salon in Walmart Humacao is called Regal Nails. Read More
Curious about Salons in PR by kel&rich
I am a licensed hair stylist in North Carolina, USA. Does anyone know what the requirements are for stylists in PR? Would I simply be able to transfer my current license? Are there any franchise salons(such as Great Clips) as apposed to ...
I live in Humacao & Walmart has a salon in it, nails & hair Read More
Just signed our lease! Anyone ship a container from the US recently? by ChristianTownsend
We have come to terms with the fact that it's going to take some time to buy a home here so we signed a lease yesterday. I've done a fair amounting of searching through old posts about shipping household goods to PR and the companies ...
Be very cautious with La Rosa del Monte they totally misquoted time for our boxes to arrive. Told 2-5 weeks turned into 9 with one box showing up 4 months later. Call the PR office & see if time matches what the one shipping from says. Read More
Best ways to safely transport pets to and fro Puerto Rico by DeborahMarchant
Hello What are some of the best ways to safely transport pets to and fro PR? Any great suggestions? Most commercial and major airlines won't fly animals when the temperature is above 85 degrees.This is because while their cargo hold is ...
We brought 2 cats with us carriers when we moved here August 2020 on jetblue. We flew out of FLL & requested private security check so they didn鈥檛 get removed from the carriers Read More
Transitioning help needed by jillmedina
We are struggling trying to get anyone to answer any of the phone numbers we have been given and hoping to somewhat group all of the questions in one post here: 1) how did you ship your household good here from the mainland and what was the cost? ...
Also watch Jentheredonethat on YouTube she has lots of videos about moving to PR & the processes. This website also explains & gives links to help, https://relocatepuertorico.com/25-things-to-know-before-moving-to-puerto-rico/ Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don'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 ...
Yes I hear construction is a nightmare. Plus the time it鈥檚 taking for shipping anything in, I鈥檝e heard the ships usually have a couple stops among different islands and bypass PR if the wait is too long. The price of a container has ... Read More
Looking for a bank account that can be set up from the states by jillmedina
I am trying to establish a bank account in PR that would allow us to have visa and most importantly ATH access. Has anyone been able to set up an account while being physically in the states? We will not be on the island for apx 2 more months.
We also have Bank of America and haven鈥檛 opened a local account yet. We both have direct deposit for my husbands USPS pension & I still work part time with my previous employer in Miami remotely. If I by chance receive a check I need to ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don'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 ...
Watch the videos Jen has she covers your questions in multiple videos. She鈥檚 been here 5 years living in Palmas Del Mar in Humacao & now in Cabo Rojo. Her YouTube channel is Jentheredonethat. Even though I鈥檝e been coming here with my ... Read More
Tenant Rights by Gloria Vega67
I am currently renting an apartment on the west side of Puerto Rico. No hot water and leaking water from a ceiling fan and bathroom ceiling for almost a month. The landlord sent someone to fix the bathroom in the apartment above, but it did not ...
Click on his user Id it will then open another window where you can send him a private message Read More
Tenant Rights by Gloria Vega67
I am currently renting an apartment on the west side of Puerto Rico. No hot water and leaking water from a ceiling fan and bathroom ceiling for almost a month. The landlord sent someone to fix the bathroom in the apartment above, but it did not ...
You can buy a tankless water heater that screws into the shower head at Home Depot for $75. Yes it鈥檚 warm enough most of the time without having hot water but after October it will feel good to have hot water. Read More
Car rental monthly rates by economysatelite
Hello , I am a senior citizen and I live in Canada. I am heading to the Aguadilla area for December and January . Does anyone have an idea where I can rent a car with affordable monthly rates?
Did you try charliecars.com you can book on there instead of calling for a quote. They will push you to take their insurance unless you use a credit card and not a debit card. We had full coverage on our insurance from Florida and didn鈥檛 want ... Read More
Car rental monthly rates by economysatelite
Hello , I am a senior citizen and I live in Canada. I am heading to the Aguadilla area for December and January . Does anyone have an idea where I can rent a car with affordable monthly rates?
Some of the car dealers in Humacao have rental cars but they are very expensive the few times I checked. We had to rent a car for 9 weeks when we moved last august as the port was backed up from Covid closures still. Read More
Best ways to safely transport pets to and fro Puerto Rico by DeborahMarchant
Hello What are some of the best ways to safely transport pets to and fro PR? Any great suggestions? Most commercial and major airlines won't fly animals when the temperature is above 85 degrees.This is because while their cargo hold is ...
It also maybe too hot to ship pets as cargo until weather cools off, some carriers stop during summer. Read More
Car rental monthly rates by economysatelite
Hello , I am a senior citizen and I live in Canada. I am heading to the Aguadilla area for December and January . Does anyone have an idea where I can rent a car with affordable monthly rates?
Try Charlie they have office in Aguadilla. If you are flying into San Juan look for car rentals off site, the only drawback is most are only open 9-5 & not usually on weekends. I鈥檝e used Enterprise thru the office in Isla Verde and ... 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 ...
The fabric store in Humacao is Margie鈥檚 Textiles, Calle Dr Vidal Esquina, #100 Cll Antonio Lopez, Humacao Pueblo, 00791, Puerto Rico. It鈥檚 very close to the Post Office in Humacao. 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 ...
That I鈥檓 not too sure about although I do think the course here is quicker to complete. I had a friend from work sister in law come here and finished 2 years in 18 months if I鈥檓 not mistaken. Nursing does not pay here compared to other ... 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 ...
Is going to school online an option for you? The area where you are moving to has lots of expats especially Rincon, Isabela & Mayaquez maybe on the cafes or restaurants are more likely to hire English speaking persons. I would think some of the ... Read More
Looking for advice by sahidavargas
Good morning, my name is Sahida my husband and I live here in London England. We moved here from USA lived in New York then moved to Florida. We have 3 grown kids. My husband's family is from Puerto Rico. We visited the island couple of times. ...
Also hospitals here are not what I was used to from US, you have to supply your own pillows, blankets, toiletries etc. They aren鈥檛 upgraded to standards I鈥檓 used to, my husband spent almost 24 hours in ER when he ended up being admitted ... 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 ...
I suggest calling way in advance before you arrive to set up any new doctor appointments. We moved here from Florida last year and depending on the practice had to wait 2-3 months if not longer to be seen. The hospitals here expect you to provide ... Read More
Living in Puerto Rico? 大咖福利影院 needs you! by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Hope you are doing well. We are currently looking for volunteers to help the expat community in Puerto Rico. If you are interested in helping the other members in your spare time, answering their queries and sharing useful ...
I鈥檝e been living here just a little over a year. Im not luxury home owner just myself & husband who鈥檚 retired from USPS. We鈥檝e been coming to visit family over 16 years twice a year. We are in East coast area of island. Im also ... Read More
Looking for advice by sahidavargas
Good morning, my name is Sahida my husband and I live here in London England. We moved here from USA lived in New York then moved to Florida. We have 3 grown kids. My husband's family is from Puerto Rico. We visited the island couple of times. ...
Depending on your budget rentals go fast. You can look at Facebook Marketplace and find some, also point2homes.com. There鈥檚 also clasificados online.com. Don鈥檛 use clasificadospr.com there鈥檚 tons of fake ads there trying to get you ... Read More
Purchase a home in Puerto Rico by darcybrookins
My husband is in a wheelchair so we found a handicap beach in Lugillo and love the area. How do we purchase a home here? We tried two homes and realtor says 'no available.' Discouraged.
They also want you to be prequalified to purchase a home as sometimes properties sell quickly. I have definitely found much of the real estate folks to be unresponsive, case in point we went last Saturday to view rental property and we had to call ... Read More
Wife is new to PR for Medical School in Caguas by GuestPoster14788
Hello all, Happy to be a member. We just arrived this week! My wife will be attending the PA program at the San Juan Bautista School of Medicine on Caguas. I will be coming back and forth from Austin, Texas to the island every 6 weeks or so. We ...
Look on Facebook groups for used furniture & there鈥檚 outlets from Berrios (Ashley) in several places, there鈥檚 one in Caguas where all the highways intersect. Also Rooms to Go has outlets as well. Read More
making my own research for future relocate from n.j. to puerto rico. by csnchz1913
i'm a 75 yrs old fem.will retire soon. i moved out from p.r. around 1967. but i miss p.r.and plans to move back..all my life since i was 14yrs old i being taking care of childrens, and still doing it..but now with adult peoples. can i find a ...
There鈥檚 also senior housing on the island, I鈥檓 not sure of the requirements but you may qualify. My mother in law was always told that she wouldn鈥檛 qualify for PR Reforma which is their version of Medicaid but she did, it literally ... Read More
Theft and corruption in Puerto Rico by frogface
This question is NOT meant to criticize the wonderful, warm folks of of Puerto Rico.Have you experienced Theft and Corruption on the island? Perhaps perspective expats can read them and be better informed of reality.. Do you have any stories to ...
My mother in law has lived back & forth between NJ & PR 6 months each for years and nothing like this ever happened to her. The house had sat empty since Maria with very sporadic visits of two weeks occasionally until we moved permanently in ... Read More
Beware of Scams on Clasificadospr.com
There鈥檚 a lot of great sounding rental homes on www.clasificadospr.com and you will get a response fairly quickly from 鈥渟upposed owner鈥� telling you that you can鈥檛 see inside the house as they have the only keys and they are ... Read More
Beware of Rental Scams on Clasificadospr.com
There鈥檚 a lot of great sounding rental homes on www.clasificadospr.com and you will get a response fairly quickly from 鈥渟upposed owner鈥� telling you that you can鈥檛 see inside the house as they have the only keys and they are ... Read More
Rental Needed by Mermaidmb
Anyone have a good source for rental home? I am not having much luck with clasificados as no one seems to respond. I?ve tried the Facebook groups as well. My husband is retired from USPS and I?m still working part time with my same job in Miami ...
We鈥檝e always seen house sit forever with for sale or rent signs and this time it鈥檚 been complete opposite. Maybe with things coming to and end with all the extra $$$ unemployment & other extras people who have been working remotely ... Read More
Senior's Apt. Complex by szdwright
I am a 74 year-old woman and am seriously considering moving to one of the US "possessions"/colonies. Does anyone have the name of a realtor who could help me locate an apartment? I have visited PR twice, but only as a tourist. Thank ...
I would think you would have to reside near the more upscale areas to get anyone interested in English teaching. I know Palmas Del Mar in Humacao is one and Dorado is another area the upscale folks are moving to. I suggest going to YouTube @ watch ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don'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 ...
We moved here in August after vacationing for several weeks here a few times for years, my husband is retired from USPS with pension & insurance. We used La Rosa Del Monte and I can鈥檛 recommend them they delivered the last boxes 5 months ... Read More
Security bars and windows by Mreds
Hello, my husband and I desire to move to Rincon, really love the area and the vibe. We are looking at homes this week. We are from Los Angeles and are also sailors, this year cruising down Baja pacific coast. I鈥檓 am wondering about all the ...
One of the other things I notice is how many older people are still living alone. In the states & even Metro area here there?s a multitude of delivery services from Uber Eats & other apps that some of the older folks won?t know how to ... Read More
Rental Needed by Mermaidmb
Anyone have a good source for rental home? I am not having much luck with clasificados as no one seems to respond. I?ve tried the Facebook groups as well. My husband is retired from USPS and I?m still working part time with my same job in Miami ...
We?ve been coming a few times each year for years planning everything. There were always empty house with either ?For rent or sale? signs all over the island. This time real estate prices have just skyrocketed and there?s not much available. At ... Read More
Rental Needed by Mermaidmb
Anyone have a good source for rental home? I am not having much luck with clasificados as no one seems to respond. I?ve tried the Facebook groups as well. My husband is retired from USPS and I?m still working part time with my same job in Miami ...
Thank you. It?s been a trying few weeks as our retirement plans & living arrangements blew up in smoke. Read More
Rental Needed
Anyone have a good source for rental home? I am not having much luck with clasificados as no one seems to respond. I?ve tried the Facebook groups as well. My husband is retired from USPS and I?m still working part time with my same job in Miami ... Read More
Real estate agent by Reilly100.05
Why cant i get a realtor to call me back here? I am interested in looking at some listing but no one gets back to me. Why??
I鈥檓 living the same experience right now. We鈥檝e come for 2-3 weeks a few times every year since 2007. There were always 鈥渇or rent or sale鈥� signs everywhere and lots of empty houses that say that way for years. Since my ... Read More
Senior's Apt. Complex by szdwright
I am a 74 year-old woman and am seriously considering moving to one of the US "possessions"/colonies. Does anyone have the name of a realtor who could help me locate an apartment? I have visited PR twice, but only as a tourist. Thank ...
Unfortunately there鈥檚 no Instacart here, I really miss it as we came from FL and I ordered almost everything from Publix that way. Also used Home Chef a lot when COVID started since it guaranteed me getting everything I needed. There鈥檚 a ... Read More
Senior's Apt. Complex by szdwright
I am a 74 year-old woman and am seriously considering moving to one of the US "possessions"/colonies. Does anyone have the name of a realtor who could help me locate an apartment? I have visited PR twice, but only as a tourist. Thank ...
If you qualify for Reforma which is PR version of Medicaid transportation to doctor visits is provided but you have to call well in advance. You will find the people for the most part are very friendly & welcoming to others. I spent my life in ... Read More
Senior's Apt. Complex by szdwright
I am a 74 year-old woman and am seriously considering moving to one of the US "possessions"/colonies. Does anyone have the name of a realtor who could help me locate an apartment? I have visited PR twice, but only as a tourist. Thank ...
I knows there鈥檚 a senior building in Humacao next to Ryder Hospital, it鈥檚 a low income community if I鈥檓 not mistaken. My friends mother lived in it for few years and it was fairly nice just like a normal 1 bedroom apt with kitchen. ... Read More
Puppy transport by amoracanecorso
Helloo,i am a breeder here in USA and wish to ship a puppy to Puerto Rico.I have check so many airlines and they don't ship pet this time around.i just wanna know if someone ship a puppy to or from Puerto Rico?which airline you used to ...
It鈥檚 the temperature right now that makes the airlines stop shipping. If you can fit them under your seat JetBlue allows them in the cabin. Most airlines have also stopped allowing 鈥渆motional support鈥� animals and only accept ... Read More
help: recommendation for stores & daycare San Juan) by DianaX
Hi guys :) we are 2 professionals with a 11 month old baby baby and wondering what are the good stores to get furniture, electrical appliances like refrigerator, fans etc, and baby clothes and baby gears etc? And also wondering about good day care ...
We have most of the same major stores here as US. Sears & K-Mart are almost all gone but there Ashley Furniture, Rooms to Go, Wal-Mart, Macy鈥檚, JC Penny, Marshall鈥檚, TJ Maxx, Home Depot and lots more specialty stores & Drug ... Read More
anyone know which part of the island has good dirtbiking? by jasonjm2021
good trails for the public? more difficult technical stuff hopefully.....
I would think anything around Yacao, Ponce or Guanica Dry Forest would work although I鈥檓 not knowledgeable about it at all. Read More
2-3 bdrm apartment/condo around san juan ASAP by DianaX
Hi guys! :) We are arriving in San Juan next Friday (6/11) from Austin w our baby boy but we just found out that despite having a signed lease at a condo it'll take 2-4 weeks to get electricity, water, internet turned on... If anyone has any ...
We had to move to another location in Puerto Rico and it has been without power for about 2 years. That being said we had to have an electrician recertify it and have been waiting LUMA for 1 1/2 weeks without electricity. We鈥檙e pretty unhappy ... Read More
help: recommendation for English speaking realtor ASAP (San Juan) by DianaX
Hi! we are a family of 4 - my husband and I with our 11 month old baby and my mom and we are moving to San Juan in a few weeks and really need to sign up for an apartment large enough for us and at a safe and easy location (grocery store, ...
Can you text me the realtors #? My cell is 305-588-6638 Read More
Best ways to safely transport pets to and fro Puerto Rico by DeborahMarchant
Hello What are some of the best ways to safely transport pets to and fro PR? Any great suggestions? Most commercial and major airlines won't fly animals when the temperature is above 85 degrees.This is because while their cargo hold is ...
Most airlines are not accepting emotional support animals anymore. Must be a service dog or fit within whatever rules they have for either in cabin or crated. I flew my 2 cats from FLL to SJU and had all the necessary paperwork from vet and no one ... Read More
Pain management doctors by Gtlkritz
Is it hard to find English speaking pain management doctors? i am totally disabled and am on several pain medications. I have heard the pharmacies will not fill a narcotic medication prescribed in the US. If I want to stay in PR more than a month ...
I鈥檝e been to 3 different doctors and can鈥檛 find anyone who will prescribe and I鈥檝e been still using my doctor from FL using Telemd. I have the necessary MRI results and diagnosis but need someone in Humacao or Caguas area. ... Read More
Medication in Puerto Rico by Lo茂c
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Puerto ...
I鈥檓 living it right now have already been to 2 different doctors and have appt next week with another. I switched my insurance to PR and have still been able to use my doctor in FL due to COVID and my neighbor sends them to me each month but I ... Read More
Your Best Fishing spot in the island by Gus-PR
I'm wondering if any avid fisherman would be willing to share their favorite spot or story to go either fresh or saltwater fishing in Puerto Rico. I've had good offshore experience in "El bajo de Palmas" for Tuna, wahoo and you ...
I just moved to Punta Santiago in august 2020 and can confirm locals fishing in the surf just over knee deep. I鈥檝e seen numerous snook, tarpon & jack pulled out. Being a Florida native and how over stressed the fishing was there it鈥檚 ... Read More
Need Dentist Humacao area
I have a cracked filling in need of repair and have called around and the appointments are from May & June? Does anyone have any tips on dentists without such a long wait? I know COVID has thrown everything into disarray but I need someone ... Read More
Health Insurance by mikeandthecrew
Hi all. I just wanted to see what everyone on island was using for their health insurance. We move down in 2 weeks and it's open enrollment time at my company. I was thinking of dropping my health insurance and picking up Triple-S. Does anyone ...
Sorry for late reply I just switched to Triple S as my husband is retired mailman but they have private plans as well. Read More
Looking to relocate from Boston to Rincon by juliana.boston
Hola a todos, Estoy muy feliz de haver encontrado este forum, y espero poder cultivar amistades digitales con ustedes :) I'm brazilian-born, boston-raised and absolutely dead set on moving to Puerto Rico, though my husband and I would like to have ...
We finally moved here in august after visiting twice a year for vacation since 2007 to care for his elderly mother. I used to notice tons of empty homes with same for sale signs year after year and now not so much. I鈥檓 in Punta Santiago ... Read More
Any tips on moving to PR post covid? by Amy2017
Hi, I've been thinking of moving to PR for a couple of years. I even bought a studio in Condado in San Juan a year ago with the hopes of moving full time (retiring). I started to place it on airbnb but it was not really working for us (my ...
I used La Rosa del Monte mainly for the reason I didn鈥檛 have to drive it myself to JAX and ship from there. Read More
Any tips on moving to PR post covid? by Amy2017
Hi, I've been thinking of moving to PR for a couple of years. I even bought a studio in Condado in San Juan a year ago with the hopes of moving full time (retiring). I started to place it on airbnb but it was not really working for us (my ...
I just moved here 8/8 from Miami with my husband who just retired from USPS. It鈥檚 almost 7 weeks later and I鈥檓 still awaiting our vehicle and boxes. Apparently the port in San Juan is not clearing the boxes due to COVID. I don鈥檛 ... Read More