CarribeanLifestyle
American expat in Puerto Rico
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Lives in Condado, San Juan
Registration: 13 November 2011
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 ...
Hi b344! Ok, so I think, an in my humble opinion that moving here when you are younger (20-30's) is a better choice, as you do not come from the states with any kind of true, formulated, political baggage/sneering "America" is better mentality or ... Read More
Single Girl moving to PR... by blondechel
Hi Forum, I'm a single female thinking about moving to PR. I am very travel savvy and have been to PR twice, once by myself and once with family member. I am looking to move to fajardo or Guaymado. Looking for job in San Juan. Medical Research ...
Blondechel, You have a great head on your shoulders!! I am sure you would be successful anywhere you move. Look forward to seeing you in the community! Read More
Single Girl moving to PR... by blondechel
Hi Forum, I'm a single female thinking about moving to PR. I am very travel savvy and have been to PR twice, once by myself and once with family member. I am looking to move to fajardo or Guaymado. Looking for job in San Juan. Medical Research ...
Thats a great idea! Lets get back on topic. HomesPoint2 is a great website to check, Blondechel. You can put the neighborhood, say fajardo (or luquillo which is right next door) into a search column, your price desired and it will pull up homes and ... Read More
Retiring in Puerto Rico in 4 years by txsand
I really like your water and beaches. Have not been there yet but will soon. I have lived on the TX coast for 20 years on the water and off. I speak Spanish pretty much fluently. I grew up in Spain and are close to the Mexico border here. I have ...
Jim, Renting is a great idea. Jet blue flys direct to rincon ( next town over) you can go for a long weekend, go fishn and check out the local hangs. My fav rest. Ther is called on the beach. Incrible fried whole snapper!! Read More
Single Girl moving to PR... by blondechel
Hi Forum, I'm a single female thinking about moving to PR. I am very travel savvy and have been to PR twice, once by myself and once with family member. I am looking to move to fajardo or Guaymado. Looking for job in San Juan. Medical Research ...
Wait a second, I didnt realize this was a conspiracy forum! Do you mean to tell me that I have " alterior motives" because I have been lucky enough to not experience any of the things you mentioned in your post? All of my friends ( maybe because ... Read More
HGTV house hunters International by CarribeanLifestyle
Any expats living here in puerto rico interested in being on the show? They are casting right now-Let me know if you need more info and I will post the casting agents info! Cheers
That sounds good to me! We can swap relocation company names and see what devolps. Did you grab the email i sent over with the contact info for that casting agent? and for sure let cliff know, I know HGTV is looking for expats for Puerto Rico for ... Read More
Single Girl moving to PR... by blondechel
Hi Forum, I'm a single female thinking about moving to PR. I am very travel savvy and have been to PR twice, once by myself and once with family member. I am looking to move to fajardo or Guaymado. Looking for job in San Juan. Medical Research ...
whoaaa nomadlaywer- slow down there :) If I were using this site to promote my real estate business then I would have my listings in classifieds :) No, I am here to give the reality of the situation to those moving to this wonderful island. Such ... Read More
HGTV house hunters International by CarribeanLifestyle
Any expats living here in puerto rico interested in being on the show? They are casting right now-Let me know if you need more info and I will post the casting agents info! Cheers
and i am definitely not a talent agent, I am a real estate broker though! :) Read More
HGTV house hunters International by CarribeanLifestyle
Any expats living here in puerto rico interested in being on the show? They are casting right now-Let me know if you need more info and I will post the casting agents info! Cheers
Let cliff know about this then! I am just passing on the information! :) I sent you a message with the contact email! hope you make it :) Read More
New here...considering move to PR soon and looking for a good school by theJilly
Hi, my name is Jill and my husband and I are negotiating an expat position for him in PR. If all goes well, we'll be moving in the next 1-3 months, I think. We will probably end up in the Humacao area, and I am looking for a private school ...
TheJilly, I sent you a message, let me know if you received it! Read More
HGTV house hunters International by CarribeanLifestyle
Any expats living here in puerto rico interested in being on the show? They are casting right now-Let me know if you need more info and I will post the casting agents info! Cheers
I am not cliff :) sorry ( I am a female) but if you are interested that is great! I will send you a note on here with the info and who to email with your pitch!! Good Luck! :) Read More
GREAT ARTICLE!
Whats New for Puerto Rico Business Owners! thenextweb.com/la/2012/01/08/startups-of-puerto-rico-wants-the-island-to-become-a-bridge-to-the-us Thought this would be a great article and forum discussion Read More
Retiring in Puerto Rico in 4 years by txsand
I really like your water and beaches. Have not been there yet but will soon. I have lived on the TX coast for 20 years on the water and off. I speak Spanish pretty much fluently. I grew up in Spain and are close to the Mexico border here. I have ...
absolutely on the Isabella concept. You will probably fall in love. Look up Jobos and Jobos beach. Right next to Crash Boat beach. Incredible surfing, low key area, great fishing ( I go tarpon and deep sea)lots of local restaurants on the beach, ... Read More
New here...considering move to PR soon and looking for a good school by theJilly
Hi, my name is Jill and my husband and I are negotiating an expat position for him in PR. If all goes well, we'll be moving in the next 1-3 months, I think. We will probably end up in the Humacao area, and I am looking for a private school ...
Hi TheJilly!! Welcome! That sounds so exciting! You will Love it here. Very social culture. Are you think of moving to Humacao because that is where your husband will work? I know that several of the big companies are located their. If so, I ... Read More
Single Girl moving to PR... by blondechel
Hi Forum, I'm a single female thinking about moving to PR. I am very travel savvy and have been to PR twice, once by myself and once with family member. I am looking to move to fajardo or Guaymado. Looking for job in San Juan. Medical Research ...
Hi blondechel!! well, my advice is to take the negative comments on this forum with a grain of salt. I cant figure out why so many mainland-ers on this forum have only negative comments on the island? Hopefully they will read my posts and maybe ... Read More
HGTV house hunters International
Any expats living here in puerto rico interested in being on the show? They are casting right now-Let me know if you need more info and I will post the casting agents info! Cheers Read More
Possible move to PR with a young child by LACruz
I know this topic has been exhausted here and many of my questions may be answered elsewhere but I have a to unload my thoughts and decided to do it here and see what advise I get... thanks in advance to anyone that can shed some light. My husband ...
Hi LaCruz, I will give a go at answering some of your questions as well. I have a completely different outlook on Puerto Rico than some of the other contributors. I have lived here now for 1 1/2 years and I live in condado. I am from New York City ... Read More
Best PR neighborhood for single female without a car by lavadaml
Hello, All. I just joined this site and i'm so glad to be here. I am a single female looking to escape the harsh East Coast winter (and beyond). I have my heart set on PR, I work from home and will be building a business on the side so work isn't an ...
Interesting to see everybody's opinions! My fiance ( originally from Montana) and myself (originally from NY) LOVE LOVE LOVE it here.. we live in condado, but ocean park, isla verde, miramar, rincon, bayamon, dorado..etc i can keep going are all ... Read More
Buying a Car by amb
Hello I am new to the forum and have been reading all day! I am moving to Puerto Rico in December. Luckily I have a job (Guaynabo) and a place to live. Previous blogs have been extremely helpful however I didn't see anything about buying a ...
Buy from a dealership!! My fiance and I bought from a dealership here ( used) and felt so much better about the purchase because you never know what that vehicle has been through. there IS no CARFAX here!! LOL we learned that. Also, so you know, it ... Read More
Buying property in Puerto Rico by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Puerto Rico? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Puerto Rico? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Hey Christine, great topic! Because Puerto Rico is a common wealth of the United states, all of the same regulations and availabilities apply. But, more importantly, not only can anyone on the globe, purchase properties in Puerto Rico ( You ... Read More