bribri1913
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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About me
American, Married with children
Lives in Aguadilla
Speaks English
Registration: 04 December 2016
Relocating Vehicle to Florida
That's ridiculous if tjey wouldnt ship it comsidering we JUST shipped it drom California in January. I wish they did refunds for the taxes. Read More
considering a job opportunity in PR by memo.more
Recently got my Green Card by marriage, my wife also has Green Card, and looking for jobs in US the only offer i got so far is for a consulting company in PR, I'm fully bilingual 58 yrs old my wife is somewhat bilingual 74 yrs old, the offer I ...
Its very expensive here in PR if you want to live as an American. Honestly, I thought it would be cheaper but its an island. The cost of living is lower but the amount of money to have AC units and keep them running is insane. The amount of money ... Read More
Relocating Vehicle to Florida
Hello, Our stay here in PR was short lived and now I am in the process of getting our cars shipped back to the US. First I was curious if anyone knows how to find out if there is a police department in Aguadilla that has a stolen vehicle ... Read More
Looking 4 gated comm with beach view condos buy/rent
Isabela Del Mar off road 466 in Villa Pesquera Read More
So many questions before accepting a job in Aguadilla, PR. by HinkleyK
I apologize in advance if this gets a little scattered...it seems to be the way my mind functions lately :) A little background: My husband and I have two kids, a 5 (almost 6) year old boy and a 2 (almost 3) month old baby girl and a (almost) year ...
Hi, did you ever decide on moving to Aguadilla? If so, what pediatrician did you decide to use? Read More
Local Mover Estimates? by chrishamrick103
Hey everyone! I briefly googled this but all of the broker websites for local movers kept saying they don't service PR. Anyone know of the approximate price for a local move on the island? I'd need a 4 bedroom moved from Dorado to Aguada ...
Garcia Trucking moved our stuff. Not sure how much it will be for your move but they were really professional and we had no problems with them. They give free estimates. http://www.garciatrucking.com/ Telephone (787) 762-5353 or (787) 762-5700 Read More
Not Official, but Uber may come to PR by ReyP
Apparently the department of transportation has been making changes to the regulations to allow companies like UBER to operate in PR. It is still in the works but likely coming to metro and maybe other areas. In the past the taxi companies have ...
That is a misconception that Uber will take business from Taxis. I actually found that during peak hours Uber is insanely expensive and I always take a taxi. Taxi's are always going to be needed especially when Uber doesnt have a driver ... Read More
Not Official, but Uber may come to PR by ReyP
Apparently the department of transportation has been making changes to the regulations to allow companies like UBER to operate in PR. It is still in the works but likely coming to metro and maybe other areas. In the past the taxi companies have ...
i wish they had UberEats here too... that would be nice. Read More
VA home loan by Arizonaguy
Who in P.R. can assist me in a VA loan?
my husband and I went to Banco Poplar and they do FHA loans. we unfortunately weren't able to do the VA loan cause we want to buy a condo. Read More
Car Insurance by afbr2000
Hello Everyone, What car insurance are you with and can you provide your agents contact information?
I am located in Isabela area and I used an agent named Eric Vera (787) 475-5895 Read More
Prenatal care and L&D by Justpeachyy
Has anyone had prenatal care for a pregnancy here or given birth here? I know people have baby's everyday on the island here and it's fine. But I'm finding routine tests that were done with my first pregnancy aren't done here. ...
What hospital did you have your baby? Read More
Prenatal care and L&D by Justpeachyy
Has anyone had prenatal care for a pregnancy here or given birth here? I know people have baby's everyday on the island here and it's fine. But I'm finding routine tests that were done with my first pregnancy aren't done here. ...
Same here, had my baby with me every second of my hospital stay and my husband stayed over night with me. I had my baby in Oceanside, CA. My husband was also suggesting I go home the last trimester to have put baby at the same hospital. These ... Read More
Prenatal care and L&D by Justpeachyy
Has anyone had prenatal care for a pregnancy here or given birth here? I know people have baby's everyday on the island here and it's fine. But I'm finding routine tests that were done with my first pregnancy aren't done here. ...
I'm still worried about having the baby and not being able to keep him with me at all times after deliver and not having my husband with me during my hospital stay. That I am not ok with and will possibly fly back home to San Diego to have a ... Read More
Liberty Cable by TKEDUBS
Does anyone know if FOX news is carried on Liberty Cable. I've been on hold with Liberty trying to get an answer for the past 19 minutes.
I just had the best experience so far with liberty. They carry CNN and all the channels I watch back home in California. Let's just pray they continue to have great service going forward. 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.
Oh wow!!! My husband just started his job here and we were so excited over the vacation days here versus Califirnia. Read More
Drinking Water? by TravelingJ
I assume the water out of the tap is drinkable? Do people use a filter? Let me know what you do on the island for drinking water without contaminates (chlorine, minerals, fluoride, etc). I currently have a reverse osmosis system in my house on the ...
Where do you buy Purple filters.. we looked at Walmart and Kmart and could not find filters. We went to the Walmart in Isabela and a Kmart on the other side of Aguadilla Read More
Wi-Fi access in San Juan? by miminich
Hey all, We land in San Juan on Thursday, and will be in temporary lodging for two weeks while we try to find a place. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions on that front! I work remotely for a Texas-based company, so it's important that I ...
How do you find out what company services your area? I am moving to Isabela. Read More
Prenatal care and L&D by Justpeachyy
Has anyone had prenatal care for a pregnancy here or given birth here? I know people have baby's everyday on the island here and it's fine. But I'm finding routine tests that were done with my first pregnancy aren't done here. ...
I read the same thing and I'm a little freaked out. We are planning to get pregnant by spring/summer and I am worried about all the above you mentioned. I had preeclampsia my first pregnancy so I need to have a doctor that is well educated on ... Read More
Language... by olddawgsrule
I'm from the Nor' east US. English and French is something I get. My wife being French Canadian, I get away with my adequate French. Spanish is Greek to both of us. We're doing a online course to get the drift of things. Being most ...
Culture!!!! While people in PR speak Spanish and People in Mexico speak Spanish, their street version are different. Mexico has a very different mix of races than PR, the customs and words coming from their roots are different. Outside of Mexico ... Read More
Living in Puerto Rico by b344
I have some questions about moving to and living in Puerto Rico. Ideally, I'd like to live in Europe, but it's so difficult to immigrate there as an American. So if moving to Europe doesn't work out, I'd like to move to Puerto Rico since I won't ...
I thought the same thing about their Spanish sounding like French or some other accent. Interesting you bring that up, a group of my friends and I were discussing this just last week. Read More
Language... by olddawgsrule
I'm from the Nor' east US. English and French is something I get. My wife being French Canadian, I get away with my adequate French. Spanish is Greek to both of us. We're doing a online course to get the drift of things. Being most ...
I definitely have seen this first hand in the military. 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 ...
What bank did you use? Read More
Language... by olddawgsrule
I'm from the Nor' east US. English and French is something I get. My wife being French Canadian, I get away with my adequate French. Spanish is Greek to both of us. We're doing a online course to get the drift of things. Being most ...
I just know there is a difference in words... I'm Chicano and my Spanish is so different from my husband who is Argentinian. My girlfriend from New York is boricua and she moved to SD and said she don't understand anything the customers say ... Read More
Police took our car license plate by Justpeachyy
We were pulled over for an expired marbete and were issued three tickets all for the same thing that goes along with the marbete.聽 They also took our liscence plate. They're holding on to the plate聽 for 3 days then sending it to CESCO so ...
Can we get the Marbet done at the port when we pick up our truck? Read More
Police took our car license plate by Justpeachyy
We were pulled over for an expired marbete and were issued three tickets all for the same thing that goes along with the marbete.聽 They also took our liscence plate. They're holding on to the plate聽 for 3 days then sending it to CESCO so ...
What is a Marbet? This sounds so complicated and scary!!! We pick up our truck Jan 20 at the port and after that have no clue what the process is... luckily my mother in law speaks Spanish so we shouldn't have too many issues. Read More
Language... by olddawgsrule
I'm from the Nor' east US. English and French is something I get. My wife being French Canadian, I get away with my adequate French. Spanish is Greek to both of us. We're doing a online course to get the drift of things. Being most ...
Sounds like living in Southern California... when I took a trip to PR to find a place to live I definitely didn't feel any different than when I lived in East LA except for the humidity. Everyone speaks Spanish and will speak it even if they ... Read More
So Dorado Is Not For Us by chrishamrick103
So we've been here almost a month now and ReyP you were right. My landlord (who is rich by the way) is a total slum lord scam artist. The good thing is he breached the contract by putting in writing that he refuses to fix anything. Classic bait ...
I love Aguadilla and there is a Walmart and Home Depot within 30 mins. We even found a Sams club by the Home Depot. Happy Birthday btw! Hopefully you have a beautiful weekend after a crazy week. Read More
Requirements for dog entry into PR by bribri1913
Does anyone know the requirements for a dog to enter Puerto Rico? I have been researching this site and only have found discussions based on airline travel. I need to know the shot requirements and if they quarantine? Every site I find contradicts ...
I'm on the other side of the island. I'll need to figure out a vet in Aguadilla area. Read More
Requirements for dog entry into PR by bribri1913
Does anyone know the requirements for a dog to enter Puerto Rico? I have been researching this site and only have found discussions based on airline travel. I need to know the shot requirements and if they quarantine? Every site I find contradicts ...
We are flying on American Airlines. We are moving so we will have our three month old baby and our dog. I'm so nervous but once we are there I don't have to make that trip again anytime soon. I called the airlines the day I placed the ... Read More
Requirements for dog entry into PR by bribri1913
Does anyone know the requirements for a dog to enter Puerto Rico? I have been researching this site and only have found discussions based on airline travel. I need to know the shot requirements and if they quarantine? Every site I find contradicts ...
Thank you so much! She is a small 13 pound Maltese/poodle mix. I spoke with the airlines and they just said a health certificate and a carrier with specific dimensions. I was worried about quarantine cause on one site I read they may quarantine a ... Read More
Requirements for dog entry into PR
Does anyone know the requirements for a dog to enter Puerto Rico? I have been researching this site and only have found discussions based on airline travel. I need to know the shot requirements and if they quarantine? Every site I find contradicts ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 4th 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 ...
Thank you for all your advice. We will be stocking up on food, water, candles and lots of batteries. Boy am I Dorothy! Coming from Southern California it's life changing. So worth it at the end. Now to figure out car registration and turning ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 4th 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 ...
Yes, my baby is two months old so my concern is vaccinations. Her second round are due this next month and of course we move that month. I seriously figured out no one uses websites on this island lol we already started driving around and going ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 4th 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 ...
Hello, Moving to Aguadilla next month with my husband and baby all the way from California. So far my only concern is safety and a good pediatrician and OBGYN for me and my baby. Read More
Anyone with babies or toddlers who live in Aguadilla? by bribri1913
Hi All, My name is Bri and I will be relocating to Aguadilla next month with my husband and baby. I am trying to figure out what life is like there. Anyone famillar with this area to provide insight on stores, gas prices, utility prices, and ...
Thank you everyone! This makes me feel so much better... Now just to find a Pedatrician and I'm set. Everything else may fall into place as it comes. We just decided to move last week after he accepted a job offer. We are very excited for this ... Read More
Potential move, economy & work concerns by purplesugar
HI everyone. I am new to this forum and this is my first post. I am born and raised in Minnesota and still live here now. My SO and I are interested in making a big life change in a few years: moving far, far away! After researching dozens of ...
I would like to get referred to a CPA that has knowledge for both so we can make sure our taxes are done appropriately. I most guarantee my husband and I will still have to file federal taxes due to having VA disability income and working for a ... Read More
Anyone with babies or toddlers who live in Aguadilla? by bribri1913
Hi All, My name is Bri and I will be relocating to Aguadilla next month with my husband and baby. I am trying to figure out what life is like there. Anyone famillar with this area to provide insight on stores, gas prices, utility prices, and ...
My main concern is stores: we use formula to feed our baby. I looked up Babies R Us and noticed there is one about an hour away from Aguadilla. I didnt know if anyone has been there or know if there are other stores that have baby items as well. ... Read More
Anyone with babies or toddlers who live in Aguadilla? by bribri1913
Hi All, My name is Bri and I will be relocating to Aguadilla next month with my husband and baby. I am trying to figure out what life is like there. Anyone famillar with this area to provide insight on stores, gas prices, utility prices, and ...
Thank you for your help! I have done by best to weed through all the posts and thought I'd make a post to see what else anyone had to suggest or offer, did realize it would upset anyone. It may be disconcerting but my husband has been offered ... Read More
Potential move, economy & work concerns by purplesugar
HI everyone. I am new to this forum and this is my first post. I am born and raised in Minnesota and still live here now. My SO and I are interested in making a big life change in a few years: moving far, far away! After researching dozens of ...
Do you know of anyone who is well knowledgeable for both PR and USA taxes? Read More
Anyone with babies or toddlers who live in Aguadilla?
Hi All, My name is Bri and I will be relocating to Aguadilla next month with my husband and baby. I am trying to figure out what life is like there. Anyone famillar with this area to provide insight on stores, gas prices, utility prices, and ... Read More
Aguadilla ~ Moving and need to find a pediatrician that is FAAP
The husband received a new job in Aguadilla and now we need to find a pediatrician for our baby. Anyone know of a great doctor as well for me? Read More