kircordero
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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About me
American
Lives in Quebradillas
Speaks English and a little Spanish
Registration: 26 June 2019
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Escaping N.J. for PR during covid by JF214
I have spent the whole pandemic in N.J. along with my family and we are considering spending November and December at our home in PR. We have been under strict quarantine and my kids are starting to struggle. Was curious of any thoughts on what the ...
Best of luck to you! We are hopefully moving to the island next year. Keep us updated on your adventure :) Read More
Escaping N.J. for PR during covid by JF214
I have spent the whole pandemic in N.J. along with my family and we are considering spending November and December at our home in PR. We have been under strict quarantine and my kids are starting to struggle. Was curious of any thoughts on what the ...
Also, as New Jersey enters the winter season, cases will most likely go up as people won’t be able to enjoy outdoors and keep windows open as much. At least in PR you can enjoy activities year round (in a safe manner of course). I agree with ... Read More
Moving down in less than two months! by mikeandthecrew
Hi everyone. My name is Mike and I just wanted to introduce myself since we'll be heading that way as early as November 1st (Hopeful). We're a family of 4. My wife and I, and our two kids, 4 and 9. We've spent LOTS of time in PR ...
Good luck on your move! I hope all goes smoothly. Keep us updated when you can, as some of us are still in similar planning stages. 😉 Read More
Unemployment,stimulis and tax return by Karma7553
Wow what a nightmare, I filled for unemployment in april, 1st and have not received a dime. My stimulis was just received like a week ago and my wife still has not received hers. The gov. Here originally said I would not be getting a refund however ...
Today at noon, I will have a job interview. I'm a little scared, cause it is my first time -_-. My mom advised me to prepare and use the helpful job interview star method, which will help me tell my great, well-structured story about myself and ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Puerto Rico by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Puerto Rico, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
My family's move from California to PR will ideally take place next January/February. At this point we are still just going through our belongings and deciding what will and won't be coming. Giving items away or selling them is what we need ... Read More
Sample PR budget by ReyP
Here is a sample PR budget, these are safe numbers for me, my electricity is high because I will have a pool, my water is higher also due to the pool and my medical is higher because the wife is not yet to the age that she can get medicare. So these ...
Excellent information! Thank you! From the sample budgets I've looked at, it seems we can afford what we want in Puerto Rico 😃 Our income will be around $4500/month for three people (self, husband, teen son) in Quebradillas. I'm ... Read More
Sample PR budget by ReyP
Here is a sample PR budget, these are safe numbers for me, my electricity is high because I will have a pool, my water is higher also due to the pool and my medical is higher because the wife is not yet to the age that she can get medicare. So these ...
Hi Rey, So now that you're living there in PR are your expenses working out as you'd estimated? I believe you are still in the process of completing your home, but what, if any, changes might you make to your above figures? I'm putting ... Read More
4 Months Living in Puerto Rico...This is what I have learned so far by hct408
I wrote a post a couple months ago detailing my thoughts on Puerto Rico after having lived here for three weeks. We are now four months into our stay here and I have more to add. I guess, I want to point out that I think of expats who live here as ...
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We are flying to Puerto Rico!
Hi 😊 We are flying to Puerto Rico on February 3rd! Staying for three weeks and planning on doing a lot of "research" -- while we're not busy enjoying it all. 😎 Not my first time visiting, but this time we will be ... Read More
Driver's License & Shipping 1989 Car by ColoradoMermaid
Hello -- My husband and I recently purchased a lot in Rincon. We will be moving permanently over to the island in the next month or two to be there while home construction is going on -- 1) Driver's licenses - we both have valid licenses from ...
I have a question regarding car insurance. I understand the basic liability that comes with the marbete, but we will probably want more coverage. Can our AAA coverage transfer to PR? I did notice while searching that PR has one AAA office in San ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 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 ...
Sounds like you're in for quite the whirlwind trip but I'm sure you'll love it! I would like to follow along if you do a blog. 😊 We are first aiming for Quebradillas because that is where my husband grew up and much of his ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 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 ...
Hi Xpatjon 😊 Very exciting! You are ahead of us in the moving process so I'll be following your updates. 😉 We are planning to move to PR in about one year from now. So much to do... Anyhow, I see you've been doing your ... Read More
License by Anthonyrios
How old do I have to be to get a motorcycle license in Puerto Rico?
Hi Chris - perhaps I'll check back with you about tennis after we get there - we are also planning to move to Quebradillas! Aiming for October/November of 2020. As for a PR driver's license, well... I'm here to learn as much as I can ... Read More
Best cities for retirement in Puerto Rico by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into Puerto Rico for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in Puerto ...
Wow... I think there had been a misunderstanding here! Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 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 ...
Hello, I was searching the internet with all my questions on moving to Puerto Rico and found so much great info on this site that I decided to join. :) Many of my questions have already been answered! My husband, 14yo son and I are seriously ... Read More