@Mermaidmb
American expat in Puerto Rico
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90 posts
About me
American
Lives in Punta Santiago, Humacao
Registration: 20 August 2020
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Preventive care in Puerto Rico by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Puerto Rico, taking care of your health would be one of your main priorities. Preventive healthcare plays a crucial role in keeping fit and healthy. We therefore would like to invite you to share your insights on ...
Preventative care is available and accessible but there is a shortage of doctors on the island from all areas, specialists, dentists, surgeons, nurses etc. it takes a couple months to get appts and some are over 6 months. Dentists are the worst, I ... Read More
Which Way Do I Go....In A Wheelchair? by VegasLove
Hi! I am new to the forum and glad to see that there are others who have questions about the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. I have read through a few older post, so I hope there are still some Expats in here that are willing to answer a few ...
I've been here 4 1/2 years in Humacao, we relocated here during pandemic when my husband retired from USPS. I would suggest you stick to metro San Juan area or Bayamon where you are close to major hospitals. There are big communities like Dorado, ... Read More
I could use a Spanish speaking assistant by VegHead
Hello forum, Ziggy here! I'm in my mid 40's. I'm planning to move down mid August. I'm flying down from the Illinois on the 17th. I would like to secure a rental home for my first year or 6 months. I'm divorced, so it's just me and my cat. I'd ...
You will need a passport for driver license otherwise you wont get the gold star neccessary to fly. They arent connected to any system in states to verify birth certificates. Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don'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 your ...
Husband is retired from 35 years at USPS. We’re from Miami been here almost 4 years. We live in Humacao. He almost had a trade with someone in San Juan several years ago but never followed thru with it & when they were offering transfers ... Read More
Moving to Vieques by Ladymcredfoot4
My family is potentially moving to vieques for my husband's job, neither of us speak Spanish, and I'm absolutely petrified of the unknown. Any information helps, the good, the bad? What would I be getting into going over there. Are we really hated ...
Ive lived here for 3 1/2 years i wouldn't say you are hated here. The situation for locals is unfortunate as they are losing the low cost rental homes they have had for years due to developers. we pay $500 for a 3 bedroom house in Humacao & only ... Read More
Private Health Insurance by kbarretoct
Hello, my husband and I are moving to PR from the US and would like to know if anyone has any insight on the private health insurance plans in PR or know of a reputable health insurance broker in PR. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
We have Triple S but my husband has retiree benefits from USPS and it’s very reasonable compared to when we had BCBS in states. We pay $2.00 for most medications, $7.50 for doctors specialists included, $25 ER, $0 hospital admission or surgery ... Read More
How do I become legal resident of Puerto Rico
My husband & I have been in PR for 3 years & are curious what we need to become legal residents & be able to vote here. Is there certain form to fill out & can it be done online? I have to straighten out our taxes as well as we ... Read More
The cost of Living in Puerto Rico in 2023 by Mickael
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience on the evolution of the cost of living in the region or city where you live in order to answer future requests for information from new members of the site who would like to ...
@Mia Ballester we have Federal as my husband is retired from USPS. It’s much better coverage than what BCBS was & Triple-S is subsidiary of it. My copays are practically nothing for prescriptions. I just had retinal surgery & I only ... Read More
long - term rental by Laura Troitskite
Hello, I am looking for 1- 2 bd apartment / house to move in in May.long term . 2 adults , 2 cats . I work in San Juan and Dorado. Anything that’s no further than 40 min to either place will be great. Thank you !
Try the sites belowFacebookZillowhttps://clasificadosonline.com/https://www.point2homes.com/www.realtor.comThe market is very tight here for rentals & they go very quickly, Also I've found that people don't remove ads for property that has ... Read More
The cost of Living in Puerto Rico in 2023 by Mickael
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience on the evolution of the cost of living in the region or city where you live in order to answer future requests for information from new members of the site who would like to ...
My husband is retired from USPS so we have federal insurance that we pay around $240 a month for 2 of us. We had BCBS previously but switched to Triple S which is a BCBS company local to Puerto Rico & saved over $220 a month. We pay $7.50 for ... Read More
How much would it be to ship a car to the island by fredicastro
thank you for the warm welcome. Well, my name is Ivette and I am in the process of moving back to 🇵🇷 after 35 years. I left Bayamon when I joined the Army in 1986. And now, my 3 children are adults with homes, careers, and families ...
You can go to the website below & it walks you thru some of the areas. You pay a tax based on blue book value using VIN. relocatepuertorico.com/a-guide-to-shipping-or-buying-a-car-in-puerto-rico/It’s a selling shipping service but ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don'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 ...
I live in Humacao & have had Liberty for over 12 years & when we moved here permanently in August 2020 I started working remotely part time with my same employer from Miami. The main issues we had was replacing the cable boxes every year but ... Read More
Transporting pets using Amerijet by Nolarosebud
I’m relocating to San Juan for work and am considering shipping my dogs via Amerijet. Has anyone else used this service? Thanks!
I was able to fly from MIA to SJU in august 2020 with our 2 cats in the cabin with JetBlue I think I paid $125 each & then had to have them microchipped & rabies vaccinated from our vet with a health certificate that no one even looked at. ... Read More
Cost of living in Puerto Rico in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Puerto Rico or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their expatriation ...
I live in Humacao in Barrio Junquito & pay $400 for a small 2 bedroom house. I’m 5 minutes from Humacao Nature Reserve & Punta Santiago beaches. Naguabo or Yabacoa are both about 10 minutes away in opposite direction Caguas is about ... Read More
Curious about Salons in PR by kel&rich
I am a licensed hair stylist in North Carolina, USA. Does anyone know what the requirements are for stylists in PR? Would I simply be able to transfer my current license? Are there any franchise salons(such as Great Clips) as apposed to ...
The salon in Walmart Humacao is called Regal Nails. Read More