@Maryeb5762
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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20 posts
About me
American, Married with children
Lives in Cabo Rojo, Cabo Rojo
Registration: 21 March 2017
Activity
Just signed our lease! Anyone ship a container from the US recently? by ChristianTownsend
We have come to terms with the fact that it's going to take some time to buy a home here so we signed a lease yesterday. I've done a fair amounting of searching through old posts about shipping household goods to PR and the companies ...
@ChristianTownsend if you are military retiree Upack gives discount! The other companies might also. Read More
Theft and corruption in Puerto Rico by frogface
This question is NOT meant to criticize the wonderful, warm folks of of Puerto Rico.Have you experienced Theft and Corruption on the island? Perhaps perspective expats can read them and be better informed of reality.. Do you have any stories to ...
We have lived in PR for 4 yrs now. First year was in Loiza, in a gated community. Ppl were very friendly and helpful. Never had a problem w crime. 3 yrs ago we moved to Juncos. We have left our back door open, accidentally. Garage doors been left ... Read More
Town you call home by ReyP
What town in PR are you living in or planing to move to?
I am so sorry for your lose. We are now living in Juncos. Bought our house the end of june Read More
P.R. A.M. - P.M. by londonpride
Wasn't sure where to post this since there are several different active threads about issues ante-maria & post-maria. A.M. and P.M. have taken on an additional meaning since 9/20. So I started this thread. The moderator from Expat can ...
We are in loiza, ne electricity, barely any water. We have a gas burner, sterno and a grill Read More
So who is ready for Maria ! by dugtx1
Prediction CAT 3 South West direct and across the island . Could be theoretically worse than Irma....
They just upgraded Maria to Cat 5 Read More
Car Accidents: Friendly Reminder by Justpeachyy
I haven't read any posts regarding car accidents so here's a little info. One- You can call the police and get them on the scene to document everything. Two- Both parties can go to the police station to file a report. Obviously if it was ...
When were you in panama? What branch? Read More
Tracking Irma by Sitka
This new storm track is making me concerned. PR may be in the path - currently a cat 2, but predicted to grow. Best keep a close eye on this one for the next week or so. :o http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/145426.shtml?cone
What's so important about cutting grass? Read More
Shipping company by bugbunkie
To All, There is a company that advertises on the forum for moving and shipping to Puerto Rico. I have contacted them to ship 2 pallets of household items from South Carolina to Puerto Rico. They informed me that they won't ship 1 pallet since ...
We used u-pack. Very helpful w all questions I asked. I thought they were pretty reasonably priced. Read More
Pros and cons of moving to PR with kids by Allison04
Hi! My husband and I are considering a move to PR in the summer. We have two kids ages 7 and 10. I was wondering if anyone had any feedback/advice on the pros and cons of moving to PR with kids. My biggest concerns are the schools, safety and ...
We just enrolled our 3 at academia regional Adventista este in rio grande. It was $1500 year for enrollment for all 3, not ea. Uniforms were about $45 ea. (They need 1 for reg school, 1 for PE. Then we had to pay for books, school supplies. Plus ... Read More
Shipping by bugbunkie
Slot of great comments on shipping items to Puerto Rico. I actually have my truck going there based on a recommendation from another member. But nothing on shipping just a pallet of household items. Not a whole house. FedEx and UPS offer shipping, ...
We rented a container from upack. We got and entertainment center, 3 bookcases, gun cabinet, large toolbox, recliner, and about 30 boxes. $2700. We brought stuff I now regret bringing and wish I would have brought other things we didn't. Make ... Read More
Retiring in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Puerto Rico? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
We just moved here in may from Phoenix. Our main reasons for retiring to PR is for the cooler weather and beaches. Yes I kno we could have found those in the US but we fell in love with san juan on a cruise. The non Spanish speaking hasn't been ... Read More
Car and rental ins by Maryeb5762
Just found out that USAA isn't allowed to do insurance here unless we are active duty. So now we are looking for good rental and car insurance. Help?
So if ours says apr, then we don't have to pay til next apr? Read More
Car and rental ins by Maryeb5762
Just found out that USAA isn't allowed to do insurance here unless we are active duty. So now we are looking for good rental and car insurance. Help?
What is marbet? Read More
Car and rental ins by Maryeb5762
Just found out that USAA isn't allowed to do insurance here unless we are active duty. So now we are looking for good rental and car insurance. Help?
Thank you again! Do you prefer one? We just need renters ins and car insurance. Not sure if just liability. Read More