LOLPuertoRico
American expat in Puerto Rico
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Registration: 27 June 2013
anyone has experience working for a US based call centers? by 6selemem
anyone has experience working for a US based call centers?
If you send an email to Info AT Work24Seven DOT com (Info@Work24Seven.com), you'll receive a link to a form asking about your skills and what you're looking for. Once it's filled out, we'll check to see if you are a match for any ... Read More
Divorce attorney recommendation by JoyceMeghan
Good morning, I have lived here in Puerto Rico with my spouse for 5 years. Unfortunately I am ready to divorce. I would really appreciate recommendations for attorneys. I鈥檓 in the northwest. Thanks!
I have no personal experience with marriage or divorce, but I'm sorry to hear you've reached that point. I am a horribly disgusting romantic, through-and-through (probably because I've never been married, jaja) so I'm sending posy ... 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 ...
I know the poster asked for homeschooling options IN Puerto Rico but, if online is an acceptable option, I would really like to recommend Time4Learning. My daughter has been homeschooling since she was, like, four years old. She attends school here ... Read More
anyone has experience working for a US based call centers? by 6selemem
anyone has experience working for a US based call centers?
Hi! I have experience working in a call center but it wasn't for me. I still have contacts and if you let me know what you're looking for, I may be able to help. Also, we are launching a new site (Work24Seven.com) next month helping ... Read More
Vaccination Exemption for School Age Children by LOLPuertoRico
Hi, Does anyone have any information regarding vaccination exemption protocols for school age children in Puerto Rico? Particularly doctors or lawyers on the south side of the island (Ponce). We're still without landlines or internet service in ...
Thanks a ton, guys! I searched for that exemption form forever and never could find it. I suppose searching in English didn't help my cause much, hehe. :dumbom: We have home-schooled all her life using Time4Learning (LOVE them). I think it is ... Read More
Active Singles - Southside of the Island?
YAY, of course and absolutely! Let me know when you get here and get settled in. =0) Read More
Active Singles - Southside of the Island?
It's easy meeting other women here but not so easy meeting other mature SINGLE women (or men, for goodness sake) since I work from home. Most of the friends I have made are married but I am very single and in my 40's and I like to go out ... Read More
Vaccination Exemption for School Age Children
Hi, Does anyone have any information regarding vaccination exemption protocols for school age children in Puerto Rico? Particularly doctors or lawyers on the south side of the island (Ponce). We're still without landlines or internet service in ... Read More
Water Kefir/Tibicos anywhere between Adjuntas and Ponce? by LOLPuertoRico
Hi! Does anyone have water kefir (or tibicos in Spanish) that they are willing to share? I live in the mountains in Adjuntas but we are in Ponce almost every weekend. I will try Ponce's handful of health food shops this Saturday but, just in ...
For anyone interested, I did have to just order from Amazon but now I have them. I expect to double the grains in a couple of months or so and will be more than happy to share. Thanks for all the information! Read More
Water Kefir/Tibicos anywhere between Adjuntas and Ponce? by LOLPuertoRico
Hi! Does anyone have water kefir (or tibicos in Spanish) that they are willing to share? I live in the mountains in Adjuntas but we are in Ponce almost every weekend. I will try Ponce's handful of health food shops this Saturday but, just in ...
Thanks for the information on the market. The people were so nice. They didn't have kefir but I did take the opportunity to try mave. It was bottled and ... interesting. Maybe the champagne mavi I noticed advertised at some eateries have a ... Read More
Water Kefir/Tibicos anywhere between Adjuntas and Ponce? by LOLPuertoRico
Hi! Does anyone have water kefir (or tibicos in Spanish) that they are willing to share? I live in the mountains in Adjuntas but we are in Ponce almost every weekend. I will try Ponce's handful of health food shops this Saturday but, just in ...
Groovy would be a great thing to be but nerdy is my station in life. And the icing on the cake? I am highly introverted, haha. I was mentally cataloging my brews and I have two large bottles of apple cider vinegar fermenting, a small bottle of sour ... Read More
Water Kefir/Tibicos anywhere between Adjuntas and Ponce? by LOLPuertoRico
Hi! Does anyone have water kefir (or tibicos in Spanish) that they are willing to share? I live in the mountains in Adjuntas but we are in Ponce almost every weekend. I will try Ponce's handful of health food shops this Saturday but, just in ...
Yes, but KUDOS TO YOU for trying it, at least, once! I always say, never miss an opportunity to try something new...um, unless it triggers the gag reflex or, maybe, has anything to do with snakes or is something likely to be painful or deadly or ... Read More
Water Kefir/Tibicos anywhere between Adjuntas and Ponce? by LOLPuertoRico
Hi! Does anyone have water kefir (or tibicos in Spanish) that they are willing to share? I live in the mountains in Adjuntas but we are in Ponce almost every weekend. I will try Ponce's handful of health food shops this Saturday but, just in ...
LOL, I was born in Dallas and raised in the Bay Area. I did see it on Amazon. I have always LOVED Amazon (you can find, just about, anything on that site) but I am a little turned off by certain companies treating Puerto Rico like it was a foreign ... Read More
Water Kefir/Tibicos anywhere between Adjuntas and Ponce? by LOLPuertoRico
Hi! Does anyone have water kefir (or tibicos in Spanish) that they are willing to share? I live in the mountains in Adjuntas but we are in Ponce almost every weekend. I will try Ponce's handful of health food shops this Saturday but, just in ...
ReyP 01 March 2017 17:45:08 I have never heard of Mavi. Sounds a little more complicated to brew than Kefir but I am intrigued. I will keep my eye out for an opportunity to try it. Thanks! Read More
Water Kefir/Tibicos anywhere between Adjuntas and Ponce? by LOLPuertoRico
Hi! Does anyone have water kefir (or tibicos in Spanish) that they are willing to share? I live in the mountains in Adjuntas but we are in Ponce almost every weekend. I will try Ponce's handful of health food shops this Saturday but, just in ...
Mrkpytn 01 March 2017 17:33:54 I didn't know they had an agricultural market in Ponce. Thanks for the tip! I think I'll try to find it while we are down there. Aside from being the world's worst salesman, haha, they say kefir should be ... Read More
Water Kefir/Tibicos anywhere between Adjuntas and Ponce?
Hi! Does anyone have water kefir (or tibicos in Spanish) that they are willing to share? I live in the mountains in Adjuntas but we are in Ponce almost every weekend. I will try Ponce's handful of health food shops this Saturday but, just in ... Read More
Reasonably Priced Business Lawyer Recommendation? by LOLPuertoRico
Hi, Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced, English speaking, business lawyer in/near San Jose to handle an injunction? I was quoted nearly $4000 and I just can't imagine that is an average cost. This request is time sensitive. Thanks!
Ahh, Debbie, you are so adored right now! I will message you for his information now. THANK YOU!!! Read More
Reasonably Priced Business Lawyer Recommendation?
Hi, Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced, English speaking, business lawyer in/near San Jose to handle an injunction? I was quoted nearly $4000 and I just can't imagine that is an average cost. This request is time sensitive. Thanks! Read More
Do you need a Puerto Rican driver license to transfer a title? by Mrkpytn
I bought a car 10 years ago with my US driver license and just bought another. I met the seller in Yauco and I was informed that I need a Puerto Rican drivers license to transfer the title. Does anyone have first had experience getting the title ...
So weird how experiences can vary! I came to PR from Costa Rica a year ago (this April) and I didn't have my Costa Rican license with me and was still able to get everything done with the lovely couple who sold me the car using only my passport. ... Read More
Do you need a Puerto Rican driver license to transfer a title? by Mrkpytn
I bought a car 10 years ago with my US driver license and just bought another. I met the seller in Yauco and I was informed that I need a Puerto Rican drivers license to transfer the title. Does anyone have first had experience getting the title ...
I transferred title without a PR license. I went with the sellers and I provided my passport for identification. Easy-peezy. Good luck! Read More
Aloe Vera Plants, Goat Milk or Unpasturized Cow Milk by LOLPuertoRico
Greetings all! Can anyone suggest a source for aloe vera plants, goat milk or unpasteurized cow milk in the west central mountain area? I'm located in Maricao. The aloe and the milk are on the important list but, in time, I am also hoping to ...
I could kick myself for not checking out Walmart while I was there on Friday. I must have been too focused on the Krispy Kreme store. There are these chocolate pudding stuffed donuts topped with raspberry filling that are just mesmerizing. If you ... Read More
Aloe Vera Plants, Goat Milk or Unpasturized Cow Milk by LOLPuertoRico
Greetings all! Can anyone suggest a source for aloe vera plants, goat milk or unpasteurized cow milk in the west central mountain area? I'm located in Maricao. The aloe and the milk are on the important list but, in time, I am also hoping to ...
Ugh, I was just at Mayaguez Mall on Friday! Thanks for the info. I'll take a look the next time I make it down that way. If I find a source for raw milk I'll be sure to post it. If you have a bit of space, chickens are super easy to keep. In ... Read More
List of Veg-Friendly Food and Restaurants
Glad it's of use to you! I'll need to refer my daughter to it when she visits. Read More
Aloe Vera Plants, Goat Milk or Unpasturized Cow Milk by LOLPuertoRico
Greetings all! Can anyone suggest a source for aloe vera plants, goat milk or unpasteurized cow milk in the west central mountain area? I'm located in Maricao. The aloe and the milk are on the important list but, in time, I am also hoping to ...
I love this guy! His name is Sadhu and he is one of my life-style heroes. He is doing a lot of the things that I am interested in. He was the first person I contacted but he doesn't have any extra milk right now. He has some aloe on his farm but ... Read More
List of Veg-Friendly Food and Restaurants
Not in any way veg myself but found a decent website, happycow.net, which lists veg-friendly places around the island. Buen provecho! http://www.happycow.net Read More
PR over other CA and SA countries for retired Americans? by IT1
Researching the possibilities of retiring elsewhere, and wonder why PR is not mentioned more often than say: Costa Rica, Panama or Ecuador. Other countries have their advantages and disadvantages; yet, PR seems like it would be an easier move for ...
I agree 100% so I'll have to take back my "emotional" comment regarding Costa Ricans. People everywhere are emotional beings. It's just that being considerate of people's feelings in Costa Rica can make a big difference in your ... Read More
Aloe Vera Plants, Goat Milk or Unpasturized Cow Milk by LOLPuertoRico
Greetings all! Can anyone suggest a source for aloe vera plants, goat milk or unpasteurized cow milk in the west central mountain area? I'm located in Maricao. The aloe and the milk are on the important list but, in time, I am also hoping to ...
You would never guess that in my previous life, pre Costa Rica, I was an IT professional working for a major company considering, now, I'm not sure I know exactly what an android is. I'm positive it is a cell phone or has something to do ... Read More
PR over other CA and SA countries for retired Americans? by IT1
Researching the possibilities of retiring elsewhere, and wonder why PR is not mentioned more often than say: Costa Rica, Panama or Ecuador. Other countries have their advantages and disadvantages; yet, PR seems like it would be an easier move for ...
Good post. I would guess most societies have need for identifications; including Costa Rica. I just don't think being thrown in jail is a common occurrence for this type of infraction in Costa Rica. CR is a very emotional society so if ... Read More
Aloe Vera Plants, Goat Milk or Unpasturized Cow Milk by LOLPuertoRico
Greetings all! Can anyone suggest a source for aloe vera plants, goat milk or unpasteurized cow milk in the west central mountain area? I'm located in Maricao. The aloe and the milk are on the important list but, in time, I am also hoping to ...
Thanks Adlin! I am directionally challenged. Every time we go to Mayaguez we, literally, spend hours trying to find our destination. We've been dying to go to the beach but I have not been able to find it any time that we have been there. Could ... Read More
PR over other CA and SA countries for retired Americans? by IT1
Researching the possibilities of retiring elsewhere, and wonder why PR is not mentioned more often than say: Costa Rica, Panama or Ecuador. Other countries have their advantages and disadvantages; yet, PR seems like it would be an easier move for ...
I can't speak for other countries but, in 11 years, I have never been stopped and asked for identification in Costa Rica except once for an expired Marchamo. I didn't have any ID on me and was let go with a warning. Also, I did not have to ... Read More
Aloe Vera Plants, Goat Milk or Unpasturized Cow Milk
Greetings all! Can anyone suggest a source for aloe vera plants, goat milk or unpasteurized cow milk in the west central mountain area? I'm located in Maricao. The aloe and the milk are on the important list but, in time, I am also hoping to ... Read More
Finding work in Puerto Rico by LOLPuertoRico
OK, so I am confident but I am not def, LOL. I am hearing the message that it will be more difficult to live in Puerto Rico on a restricted budget than in Costa Rica so I thought I better take a good look at the job situation. I know other people ...
AF\TECH SUPP ENG CELLSITE [CWA03 PR MOB] Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Uses advanced skills to perform functions associated with the installation, integration and/or maintenance of wireless equipment. Installs and maintains mobile test ... Read More
3 Month reset of a foreign driver's license by TerrynViv
We are heading to Nicaragua on Wednesday to reset our driver's licenses. We had two acquaintances scheduled to come with us but after meeting us today they said their lawyer just told them yesterday that the law regarding this had changed last ...
There are all kinds of situations like yours in Costa Rica. It is not exactly uncommon. A kind smile and some friendly conversation during a tramite can, often, change a rule/law that is "written in stone" to one that is written on an ... Read More
Finding work in Puerto Rico by LOLPuertoRico
OK, so I am confident but I am not def, LOL. I am hearing the message that it will be more difficult to live in Puerto Rico on a restricted budget than in Costa Rica so I thought I better take a good look at the job situation. I know other people ...
Storeroom Solutions, Inc. (SSI) Part-Time Data Entry Specialist Location:PR-Juncos Posted: 2 days ago Job Title: Part-Time Data Entry Specialist City: Juncos State: Puerto Rico The role requires strong Excel, time management and organizational ... Read More
Finally on our way but still missing pieces of the puzzle by LOLPuertoRico
My, soon to be, 10 year old and I are finally on our way to Puerto Rico. We will be there the 2nd week in April but I still have not been able to find and secure a suitable rental house in the area of Adjuntas for $300 or less. I am guessing it is ...
Thanks, again, for the information. I mean, you're scaring me, for sure, but considering I am always so overly optimistic, a little fear is a very good thing. You've actually lived in central America and Puerto Rico (and in Ireland, the ... Read More
Finally on our way but still missing pieces of the puzzle by LOLPuertoRico
My, soon to be, 10 year old and I are finally on our way to Puerto Rico. We will be there the 2nd week in April but I still have not been able to find and secure a suitable rental house in the area of Adjuntas for $300 or less. I am guessing it is ...
Hi Schuttzie, May I ask if your children are young and coming with you? Read More
Finding work in Puerto Rico
OK, so I am confident but I am not def, LOL. I am hearing the message that it will be more difficult to live in Puerto Rico on a restricted budget than in Costa Rica so I thought I better take a good look at the job situation. I know other people ... Read More
Vintage American Clothing Store Business? by nichrocks
I want to relocate to Central America and have been researching some type of business I could operate. I've met someone that makes a living selling vintage clothes in Panama and wondered if there were any such stores in Costa Rica or wheather ...
Ropa Americanas (vintage clothing) are everywhere. Where I live, Puriscal, there are at least 15 to 20 of them. But that is because they are a popular and well-used alternative so the newer and, sometimes, more cheaply made stuff from China. I 2nd ... Read More
Finally on our way but still missing pieces of the puzzle by LOLPuertoRico
My, soon to be, 10 year old and I are finally on our way to Puerto Rico. We will be there the 2nd week in April but I still have not been able to find and secure a suitable rental house in the area of Adjuntas for $300 or less. I am guessing it is ...
Thank you for offering to ask around. I would really appreciate it. I think a $450 budget would definitely expand our options but my budget was derived from what I put aside for this venture and my current reality of not yet having sold my property ... Read More
Finally on our way but still missing pieces of the puzzle by LOLPuertoRico
My, soon to be, 10 year old and I are finally on our way to Puerto Rico. We will be there the 2nd week in April but I still have not been able to find and secure a suitable rental house in the area of Adjuntas for $300 or less. I am guessing it is ...
Difficult is not so bad. I can work with difficult. Impossible was what I was beginning to fear after noticing how limited the rentals were in the Adjuntas area. My older two daughters are grown and on their own so a little casita is all that's ... Read More
Finally on our way but still missing pieces of the puzzle by LOLPuertoRico
My, soon to be, 10 year old and I are finally on our way to Puerto Rico. We will be there the 2nd week in April but I still have not been able to find and secure a suitable rental house in the area of Adjuntas for $300 or less. I am guessing it is ...
Thanks for the heads-up. Eventually we will be investing in solar or wind power but it's good to know what to expect for the time we will be renting. Can I ask what your general consumption is? Do you use air-conditioners, dryers, dish washing ... Read More
Finally on our way but still missing pieces of the puzzle by LOLPuertoRico
My, soon to be, 10 year old and I are finally on our way to Puerto Rico. We will be there the 2nd week in April but I still have not been able to find and secure a suitable rental house in the area of Adjuntas for $300 or less. I am guessing it is ...
You don't sound harsh at all. The numbers are a little rough but I know I will be selling my property in Costa Rica sooner or later (and it is looking like sooner) so I know the financial aspect is only temporary. It is the reason I really want ... Read More
Finally on our way but still missing pieces of the puzzle by LOLPuertoRico
My, soon to be, 10 year old and I are finally on our way to Puerto Rico. We will be there the 2nd week in April but I still have not been able to find and secure a suitable rental house in the area of Adjuntas for $300 or less. I am guessing it is ...
Awww thanks for the kind words and I am really glad to hear I might find better deals once I'm actually on the ground in Puerto Rico. I kinda suspected that but it's nice to have it confirmed. BTW: I always hoped I would have the experience ... Read More
Finally on our way but still missing pieces of the puzzle by LOLPuertoRico
My, soon to be, 10 year old and I are finally on our way to Puerto Rico. We will be there the 2nd week in April but I still have not been able to find and secure a suitable rental house in the area of Adjuntas for $300 or less. I am guessing it is ...
Thanks for the Numbeo, Gary. I did see a version of that early on when I first started considering Puerto Rico. I find it amazing that costs for the same types of services can vary so much in price based on location. Water isn't so different ... Read More
Finally on our way but still missing pieces of the puzzle by LOLPuertoRico
My, soon to be, 10 year old and I are finally on our way to Puerto Rico. We will be there the 2nd week in April but I still have not been able to find and secure a suitable rental house in the area of Adjuntas for $300 or less. I am guessing it is ...
I am kinda getting that idea (that it's not going to be easy, that is) but I still have hope. I have found rentals for as low as $250 a month on clasificadosonline but anything under $300, in general, has been few and far between. I just wanted ... Read More
Finally on our way but still missing pieces of the puzzle by LOLPuertoRico
My, soon to be, 10 year old and I are finally on our way to Puerto Rico. We will be there the 2nd week in April but I still have not been able to find and secure a suitable rental house in the area of Adjuntas for $300 or less. I am guessing it is ...
Hi Schuttzie, Costa Rica is great. There are so many things that I love about this country but I feel called to start, and hopefully complete, a project that would just not work in Costa Rica. I've been asked this question before and, If you ... Read More
Finally on our way but still missing pieces of the puzzle by LOLPuertoRico
My, soon to be, 10 year old and I are finally on our way to Puerto Rico. We will be there the 2nd week in April but I still have not been able to find and secure a suitable rental house in the area of Adjuntas for $300 or less. I am guessing it is ...
Yep. Clasificadosonline and Craigslist Puerto Rico are permanently opened tabs in my browser, *wink*. I was just wondering if, much like Costa Rica, it is the higher priced and harder to sell/rent places that get put on the internet. You can search ... Read More
Finally on our way but still missing pieces of the puzzle
My, soon to be, 10 year old and I are finally on our way to Puerto Rico. We will be there the 2nd week in April but I still have not been able to find and secure a suitable rental house in the area of Adjuntas for $300 or less. I am guessing it is ... Read More
Full of Curiousity About the Beautiful Country of Costa Rica! by sharon8885
[color=#2413EB] But need to get an idea of one of my few concerns from all my reading and video watching! I want to get this one out of the way and later move to the fun and sharing stuff! I've seen several things that sound like the red tape ...
I would have to agree with samramon's post 101%. Great commentary and advice. Read More
Where to move in Costa Rica? by Hoffman the Nomad
Interested in moving to CR. I prefer cool and nature, but also love beaches. Not into the party scene, although food and markets need to be with in a bus ride. I am trying to stay under 1000us a month. I am a writer and need internet, and ...
Cool climes and abundant nature is my thing too. I started out at the beach on the Nicoya Pennisula and realized quickly that, FOR ME, it was a great place to visit but I was just not cut out for the heat so I headed for the hills and have been ... Read More
Building Permits and Construction in Puerto Rico (Earthbag) by LOLPuertoRico
I was hoping someone could provide some information on the building process in Puerto Rico. I expect to buy a piece of land in the campo and build an earthbag house (it's an alternative building process) on the property. Is it difficult to get a ...
Hi Jay, Thanks for all the input. Sounds like you are the "guy-to-know" so I hope you're still around when I finally make it down there. It's a relief to hear the building situation is a lot like it is in Costa Rica. I'm not a super rebel or ... Read More
Building Permits and Construction in Puerto Rico (Earthbag) by LOLPuertoRico
I was hoping someone could provide some information on the building process in Puerto Rico. I expect to buy a piece of land in the campo and build an earthbag house (it's an alternative building process) on the property. Is it difficult to get a ...
Thank you! I've seen Skai around the web and knowing she's into the "go green" type thing I tried contacting her but didn't get a reply. She's probably super busy and I should just try again. Thanks for the information. I would LOVE to hear more ... Read More
Know anyone who has built a yurt (hexagonal) home, or dome to live in? by samramon
I am interested in building a hexagonal home using SIP panels in Costa Rica. Would like to talk to anyone who has done so. If you know of anyone or have seen this type of home would you please tell me what you know about it? Thanks.
I was planning on building a modified yurt from earthbags. If you're considering building a yurt type structure you probably already know about the benefits of building round so I won't go into that. There was a place called "Yurts de Costa Rica" ... Read More
Contact for finding long term rental in Costa Rica by montanafamily
My family (wife and 3 young children) are planning to move to Costa Rica for 6 months. We don't know where we'd like to go except that we will be on a somewhat tight budget and want to expose the kids to Spanish language and Costa Rican culture. ...
I agree with Gin that the Nicoya Peninsula is a pretty awesome place to live. I was able to live there for about a year in Delicias and it was absolutely beautiful and not over-built. The only real downside was the heat which I could never get used ... Read More
Teaching English in Costa Rica
Hi Adam, Your wife would need to be permitted to work in Costa Rica which is not likely unless there is a real need for a particular vocation. Teaching English does not pay extremely well but it is one of the few jobs foreigners can do without ... Read More
Possibility of Assisted Living
Hi, You would search for "Hogar de Ancianos". Try this link here. It's a YellowPages listing for nursing homes in Costa Rica. Read More
Building Permits and Construction in Puerto Rico (Earthbag)
I was hoping someone could provide some information on the building process in Puerto Rico. I expect to buy a piece of land in the campo and build an earthbag house (it's an alternative building process) on the property. Is it difficult to get a ... Read More
Immunization rules
Costa Rica does have compulsory vaccinations for children. There is a fairly recent story about a family who lived in Puriscal who had their home invaded and robbed and their family threatened and this was by officials. The family had their lives ... Read More
Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico. by williamusps
For pictures and more information check our blog site at *** Day One: Well, we are here, it was a really long day. We arrived at 2:00 am and rented a mini van. That was fun putting everything in it. Kids were great. We drove around all night going ...
I've been lurking on this site for the last few weeks and have thoroughly enjoyed everyone's experiences and honesty but I had to create an account just to say how much I LOVE this thread. Well written, humorous, relateable, informative and honest. ... Read More