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We decided to purchase extra car insurance (beyond what comes with the marbete) and road-side assistance was included. Integrand-pr.com Read More

I think to some extent you are right, Rey. People get settled and busy and it gets harder to carve out time. My husband and I used to be much more active, but we both work online now, and jumping on the computer again after a long work day is ... Read More

Assuming Midwifery is not as safe or as good for mother and child is an outdated misconception. I am not a midwife, but did briefly consider it, and I would like to clarify a few things: 1. Midwives have much of the same equipment that doctors use ... Read More

Hi Butch, There is a fish market and restaurant in Aguada called Casa Dorado. It's a bit difficult to find, but our neighbors bought fresh Mahi Mahi from them and it was delicious...about $7-10/pound I think. There is also a Farmer's ... Read More

We have a filtered water dispenser in our refrigerator, that removes minerals, heavy metals, and other impurities, if they exist. To me, the tap water tastes slightly like dirt, so the issue is mostly one of taste. I think most municipalities ... Read More

Congratulations Brian and Marina, and Welcome to PR! Your story was fun to read and very similar to our experiences with moving here as well. We also moved from Texas (San Antonio) and it has been a fun and interesting (and yes, at times, ... Read More

We shipped our coffee pot and burr grinder. Although I probably could have replaced both, they are of high quality, and at Sears here, the coffee pot costs twice what I paid at Costco in the States...worth it to me to pack it :). The Vitamix and ... Read More

Tostones de pana are great and so easy to prepare as free breadfruit is available all over the place. One breadfruit lasts us quite a while, and is really versatile. I've taken to making breakfast "potatoes" as well, and pancakes, ... Read More

I've thought about lady bugs. We always had them around in our garden in Texas. I have never seen one here, though (maybe they are more visible in the Spring?). Definitely something to keep an eye out for. I know some people have ordered ... Read More

My biggest pest problem so far is tiny caterpillars eating my okra and tomatoes. I try to get out there during the week and just remove the worms and any eggs I can see. I haven't had any problems with the iguanas eating my lettuce. It is ... Read More

As much as I want to support the local economy, I waste too much time driving and waiting in line. Many times at home depot the item I'm looking for isn't even in stock. Now I buy as much as I can online. I started dreading my weekly ... Read More

We have another store here in Aguada called Aguada Second Store, and the situation is the same: dirty and overpriced:( My Spanish teacher in Rincon said that people here mostly like to buy new and there isn't really a market for used items. Read More

I also know of Semillas. I haven't taken the time to check it out myself, but here is their webpage: - snhpuertorico.org/en/about-us/ I have driven by. It looks like they are in a house off of 115 between Rincon and Aguada. They have a sign ... Read More

Our boys are 9 and 10 and have enjoyed our move to Puerto Rico for the most part. We try to look at each experience as an adventure. They have seen many cultural differences and enjoy most of them (like a falling asleep to the sound of coqui, ... Read More

I just learned about DAR myself, purplesugar . They have a horse education class every Saturday open to all ages. I will be taking my kids for the first time this Saturday. Here is the info page: http://darrincon.org/FreeHorseClass/ Read More