hct408
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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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 ...
Don't get me wrong, ther are plenty of good things here, it is just the bad outweigh the good. And, writing about my frustrations about this place is therapeutic...and if I can help someone avoid the same mistakes and problems I gaced, then ... 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 ...
Great perspective. I guess I should have prefaced my original post by saying that I am primarily talking about the San Juan metro area. And you're right, your experiences are a lot different than those of us who moved here for work and are ... 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 ...
You're right, I have no qualms with your point. I just think, in the financial context that Puerto Rico finds itself, it will never get over that hump and accelerate into first world status if it doesn't address many of the problems I ... 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 ...
Are Puerto Ricans not American? Either way, the point of my post was to point out my experiences so far...you all seem to ignore the pros that I posted. Also, and this is very important, all of the problems I wrote about are in fact present on ... Read More
T-Mobile, AT&T, or Sprint? by ReyP
I Currently have a verizon account in the states. I plan to get out of my current contract and keep the current Iphone 6, which will mean paying a lot. How is coverage and Speed for the above carriers? How much do you pay for 1 or two phones with ...
AT&T has been very good here. Read More
4 Months Living in Puerto Rico...This is what I have learned so far
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 ... Read More
3 Weeks in Puerto Rico, this is what I have learned... by hct408
Okay, so we have been in Puerto Rico for three weeks now, and there are a number of things I have learned. These may be helpful for people who are on their way here in the future. In no particular order: 1) It is true, drivers here are ...
All, As far as the driving is concerned, it took me about 2 weeks to get over my road rage...now I just accept it, because like I was telling my co-worker the other day, I'm never going to change the entire Island's driving behavior, I just ... Read More
Safest neighborhood in San Juan Metro? by seoulguy
I cannot find the actual FBI crime stats for the metro area; best alternative is a 2013 article, now out of date, of course, at this site, which provides the sole reason why I'd prefer not to locate in the metro ...
For us, we didn't want to be in the busy city, so we are in the process of buying in Caguas, in a really nice urbanization called Hacienda San Jose. Caguas is kind of in the mountains, and only 25 minutes to San Juan without traffic. During ... Read More
3 Weeks in Puerto Rico, this is what I have learned...
Okay, so we have been in Puerto Rico for three weeks now, and there are a number of things I have learned. These may be helpful for people who are on their way here in the future. In no particular order: 1) It is true, drivers here are ... Read More
Do I pay taxes on Shipping & Handling if I live in Puerto Rico? by jorgeaserrano
Dear blog group, Does anyone know the answer to this? Departamento de Hacienda de Puerto Rico doesn't If I buy something from a US company that will require to be shipped to PR, do I pay taxes on the cost of the shipping & handling? If ...
Now that those geniuses have passed an 11.5% sales tax, it is even more attractive to buy online and have items shipped to PR. For example, does Amazon.com automatically charge you the PR sales tax when you check out and pay? Thanks, Tyler Read More
Some Questions- need practical infos for a new expat in Puerto Rico. by hct408
I know, very non-descriptive subject line...but my family and I are now 3 weeks away from moving to Puerto Rico. We will be staying in a vacation rental in Dorado until we either close on a house or find a good rental. We are pretty set on looking ...
Thanks all for your responses. I don't know too much about calcium, fluoride and all that, but I know my wife will certainly appreciate the fact that there is no fluoride. Regards, Tyler Read More
What is Caguas like??? by hct408
We moving to Puerto Rico next week, and for the longest time we were set on moving to Dorado, but an opportunity has come up to buy in Caguas. The only thing I know about Caguas is what I read on Wikipedia. Does anyone live there or nearby who can ...
Thanks for your response! This may sound like a stupid question, but is there a nice and constant wind/breeze in Caguas? Read More
What is Caguas like???
We moving to Puerto Rico next week, and for the longest time we were set on moving to Dorado, but an opportunity has come up to buy in Caguas. The only thing I know about Caguas is what I read on Wikipedia. Does anyone live there or nearby who can ... Read More
Some Questions- need practical infos for a new expat in Puerto Rico. by hct408
I know, very non-descriptive subject line...but my family and I are now 3 weeks away from moving to Puerto Rico. We will be staying in a vacation rental in Dorado until we either close on a house or find a good rental. We are pretty set on looking ...
Another question...is it fine to drink water from the tap? Do you need some sort of a filter or do most people just buy bottled water? Thanks! Read More
Some Questions- need practical infos for a new expat in Puerto Rico. by hct408
I know, very non-descriptive subject line...but my family and I are now 3 weeks away from moving to Puerto Rico. We will be staying in a vacation rental in Dorado until we either close on a house or find a good rental. We are pretty set on looking ...
Thanks! Is garbage collection a monthly stand alone fee or is it included in the property taxes or whatever tax that would cover it? Thanks, Tyler Read More
Some Questions- need practical infos for a new expat in Puerto Rico. by hct408
I know, very non-descriptive subject line...but my family and I are now 3 weeks away from moving to Puerto Rico. We will be staying in a vacation rental in Dorado until we either close on a house or find a good rental. We are pretty set on looking ...
Again, thanks! All responses have been helpful for us so far. I have read past posts about the internet service in Puerto Rico, and I understand some of the challenges that come with that (waiting for service personnel, spotty service, etc.) and ... Read More
Some Questions- need practical infos for a new expat in Puerto Rico. by hct408
I know, very non-descriptive subject line...but my family and I are now 3 weeks away from moving to Puerto Rico. We will be staying in a vacation rental in Dorado until we either close on a house or find a good rental. We are pretty set on looking ...
Wow, thanks. I have never heard of that site before. It looks like there are a lot of groups to choose from. Thanks! Read More
Some Questions- need practical infos for a new expat in Puerto Rico. by hct408
I know, very non-descriptive subject line...but my family and I are now 3 weeks away from moving to Puerto Rico. We will be staying in a vacation rental in Dorado until we either close on a house or find a good rental. We are pretty set on looking ...
Thank you everyone for your replies...they are very helpful. Also, I had one more question. How is the garbage collection in general and in particular in Dorado? Is it like on the mainland where they usually come once per week and you just put ... Read More
buying property without a realtor by chopola
I am interested in a property in PR, no structure, just land. The transaction would go down with no realtor. The seller says they have a lawyer that can handle everything. Do I need to do anything to safe guard my interests. I guess my question ...
This may help, but I found this article from a real estate agent who recently relocated to Puerto Rico, and it was full of great insight, experiences, and advice. You can just google it: "14 Things We Learned Buying a Home in Puerto Rico" ... Read More
Some Questions- need practical infos for a new expat in Puerto Rico.
I know, very non-descriptive subject line...but my family and I are now 3 weeks away from moving to Puerto Rico. We will be staying in a vacation rental in Dorado until we either close on a house or find a good rental. We are pretty set on looking ... Read More
Good History Book on Puerto Rico
Hi everyone, My family and I are now less than two months from moving to Puerto Rico. We are looking to move to Dorado or Caguas. But before we move, we want to read a couple good history books on Puerto Rico. I know I can go to Amazon and find ... Read More
Moving to Puerto Rico in 3-4 Months
Hello, My name is Tyler and my wife and our four kids (ages 3 months to five years old), will be moving to Puerto Rico this summer. I have read many postings on this blog, and most of my questions have been answered that way, but some remain. We ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015 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 on ...
My name is Tyler, and me and my family (4 kids under 5 years old) will be moving to Puerto Rico within the next four months. So, I am engaging in crash course in everything Puerto Rico. I will be posting some questions very soon! Thanks Read More