@DonnaR
American expat in Puerto Rico
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American, Married
Lives in Humacao
Registration: 22 August 2016
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Rental in Palmas del Mar by GuestPoster195
Hello All, Thank you all for all of your thoughtful insights. Your information is valuable for us first timers. 😁 I'm visiting in October/November and looking for a yearly rental in Palmas del Mar. I have the classificados website but ...
Hello All, Thank you all for all of your thoughtful insights. Your information is valuable for us first timers. 😁 I'm visiting in October/November and looking for a yearly rental in Palmas del Mar. I have the classificados website but ... Read More
ISLA language school by DonnaR
Hi all! I found an old thread about language learning options but decided to make one about this school only... My goals are to improve my Spanish so that I can eventually work in my field (healthcare) in Puerto Rico. Living in Palmas Del Mar ...
The week at the school was definitely helpful! I do recommend it. I would say that going for several weeks is the way to go though. They give you a test and then put you in a class at your fluency level. I ended up in a class with people that have ... Read More
ISLA language school by DonnaR
Hi all! I found an old thread about language learning options but decided to make one about this school only... My goals are to improve my Spanish so that I can eventually work in my field (healthcare) in Puerto Rico. Living in Palmas Del Mar ...
I had a great experience with ISLA. When we moved to PR I took a 2-week group class. It turned out that I was the only student for the 2nd week, so I was able to get private lessons for the cost of group lessons. We lived in OSJ, and it was a ... Read More
ISLA language school
Hi all! I found an old thread about language learning options but decided to make one about this school only... My goals are to improve my Spanish so that I can eventually work in my field (healthcare) in Puerto Rico. Living in Palmas Del Mar ... Read More
Thoughts about these Locations by MnMExplorers
Hello Everyone, I'm continuing to narrow down my choices of places to live in Puerto Rico. We Started with the East side, and now, I'm looking at specific buildings / communities. I understand that units are rented by the individual ...
Thanks Donna, Yea, some of the Penthouse apartments Claim Ocean View, but it might be one of those, see that dot of blue, that's the ocean. ;-). Haven't really looked inside Palmas Much, seems like most of the things there with an Ocean ... Read More
Thoughts about these Locations by MnMExplorers
Hello Everyone, I'm continuing to narrow down my choices of places to live in Puerto Rico. We Started with the East side, and now, I'm looking at specific buildings / communities. I understand that units are rented by the individual ...
Tierra Del Sol is right down the road from Palmas Del Mar where I live. I've never been there but I drive past it on my way to the puma station :). It is right next to a little complex with a subway, a juice place, hairdresser, and vet office. ... Read More
Moving to PR by IowatoPR
Hello! Moving from Iowa to Puerto Rico this fall. My husband and I are beginning our search in the Dorado area, but I would love any other there recommendations for safe, fun and a sense of community. I speak polite Spanish and like to stay ...
Thank you for the responses! My husband will work from home and I will not have a job to start out until possibly next year- but it's not imparative that I have employment. We will have a car transported to PR (well aware of the import tact) ... Read More
Moving to PR by IowatoPR
Hello! Moving from Iowa to Puerto Rico this fall. My husband and I are beginning our search in the Dorado area, but I would love any other there recommendations for safe, fun and a sense of community. I speak polite Spanish and like to stay ...
Hello! Moving from Iowa to Puerto Rico this fall. My husband and I are beginning our search in the Dorado area, but I would love any other there recommendations for safe, fun and a sense of community. I speak polite Spanish and like to stay ... 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. ...
So I've had my baby. I don't want to write a long post, I'm just going to say if you have the opportunity to have your baby in the states, have your baby in the states along with prenatal care.Congratulations!!! I'd really ... Read More
Anyone want to start a Facebook group? by Karenqc
So...we have a handful of Rincon FB pages (the main one with 10k+!!) but nothing island wide. I'm noticing more and more of you gringos moving over here and thought maybe we should produce something. I can help maintain it, but I don't want ...
Well including Admins, we have 13 members so far. A little hectic because I am not super familiar with the interface and having to look at every profile of the people asking to join. Sometimes sending messages to see what their interest is. We had ... 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. ...
Thank you so much for the info!!!Any updates? How are things going for you? I hope you are doing well! Read More
I'm moving to Puerto Rico! Please help! by daniellagrace
Hello! Thank you so much for your website. I found it by googling “living in Puerto Rico”. I am a 28 year old woman from New York, looking to move to to PR. I am looking for a change of scenery. Somewhere nice, safe, and an integrated ...
What the heck are "integrated communities"????? Sorry never heard that term ReyHmmm I assumed she meant communities with lots of amenities within walkable distance since she does not drive but I guess it could be something else? Read More
Preparing to purchase beach home by Psych2
Hi, I am heading to Luquillo Beach for 4 months to relax, enjoy the culture and hopefully to locate a beach house for purchase. This will be my 3rd visit to Puerto Rico. Question: What are the most important questions and concerns about purchasing ...
Beach erosion is a big issue here, some condo buildings look about ready to join the ocean! Read More
I'm moving to Puerto Rico! Please help! by daniellagrace
Hello! Thank you so much for your website. I found it by googling “living in Puerto Rico”. I am a 28 year old woman from New York, looking to move to to PR. I am looking for a change of scenery. Somewhere nice, safe, and an integrated ...
Hello! Thank you so much for your website. I found it by googling “living in Puerto Rico”. I am a 28 year old woman from New York, looking to move to to PR. I am looking for a change of scenery. Somewhere nice, safe, and an integrated ... Read More
IVU Taxes & Short Term Rental Houses by melendezki
Is a vacation home in Puerto Rico, with a NAICS Code of 721199, required to pay 10.5% IVU taxes to the Hacienda Department and 1% to the appropriate municipality, in addition to 7% to the Tourism Company?
http://caribbeanbusiness.com/airbnb-to-collect-room-tax-in-puerto-rico-for-government/ Just saw this article on Caribbean Business website, looks like things with Airbnb might be changing so that Airbnb will directly pull the 7% instead of hosts ... Read More