Dora787
American expat in Puerto Rico
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American
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 13 May 2014
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Moving back to Puerto Rico, looking for an after school program by ldl186
I was born and raised in PR, moved to IL 8 years ago. Been a single mom with 3 kids is difficult here in IL but I had help from my mom until she moved to a Section 8 senior apartment. Since I moved, been in a shelter 3 times! Right Now, I am staying ...
Hello, I can understand why you want to go back home! Will you live in Vega baja? I'm not sure if there is an After School program in Vega Baja although I do know there is in Dorado. I do want to mention that because of the Pandemic. At the ... 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. ...
Has anyone had prenatal care for a pregnancy here or given birth here? I've also read in other forums your husband can't stay with you overnight with you and the baby. And you can't be alone at night with the baby so they take the baby ... Read More
Mobile card reader by Spencerazac
I live in Puerto Rico, and make my own jewelry and sell it in various locations, I'm looking to expand my business to allow for credit cards instead of cash only, does anybody know how I can get A mobile card reader here in Puerto Rico. In the ...
Evertech is expensive for small merchants. I saw someone using a Card Reader the other day its called Accepta. They have a FB page and website. They said it was $50 per year not sure if you need a Business License or not. It's a Local Company ... Read More
Pain management doctors by Gtlkritz
Is it hard to find English speaking pain management doctors? i am totally disabled and am on several pain medications. I have heard the pharmacies will not fill a narcotic medication prescribed in the US. If I want to stay in PR more than a month ...
Some questions about Aguadilla by seoulguy
It looks like Aguadilla might be the best choice for safety and convenience, but since I only know SJ, I would like some input from locals, so .... 1. Housing market looks tight and expensive for rentals ... am I right? 2. What is the best barrio ...
Also Aguadilla is not convenient everything is actually really spread out. There is not a neighborhood with easy access to shopping and no it wouldn't be easy to navigate by bike at all whatsoever!! No way. Read More
Some questions about Aguadilla by seoulguy
It looks like Aguadilla might be the best choice for safety and convenience, but since I only know SJ, I would like some input from locals, so .... 1. Housing market looks tight and expensive for rentals ... am I right? 2. What is the best barrio ...
The only place I would consider living without out driving is the Metro Area. San Juan, Condado, Ocean Park would be good. You would have buses and the Train close by. Also you could live within walking distance to many things. Really the only ... Read More
Va home loan by Arizonaguy
Has anyone used your VA home loan in Puerto Rico? Which lender did you use?
Yes...We used First Bank. No problems. Read More
Zika and low e insulation by hturner12
I know there was a thread somewhere about fears of moving because of Zika. Watching the CBS news tonight Zika and Puerto Rico came up. Now Puerto Rico is in a medical emergency. So I did a little research and math. 3.5 million people 10,000 ...
Its the US that wanted to fumigate PR with Nalad...and its the US media that seems to be blowing the Zika situation up. Not the PR gov. Read More
Declining population of PR challenge for the economy by Gary
Around 300,000 Puerto Ricans moved to the mainland during the last five years. Here's an article on the site of the New York Federal bank discussing this issue: ...
I would not say it's mainly the lower income group leaving the island. Plenty of Educated and Professionals. I would say its more middle class and upper middle class...people losing jobs etc. Brain Drain. Read More
Looking to Move to PR in 2017 by MsPhancypants
Hello All! My name is Melissa and I will moving from the awesome city of Austin, TX in 2017! I have a job that allows me to work from home providing a specialized dental service to dentists across the US and abroad (time zones permitting). I have 2 ...
Since you are from Austin I'm guessing you would most like Santurce. You can find affordable places to live. That's where the Art, Music, Culture etc scence is at right now lots of people doing things. Probably closest to the vibe you are ... Read More
Help finding a car please by GuestPoster198
I have been following this group and it has been helpful so thank everyone for all the great info. I arrived here a month ago, furniture just showed up so settled in house. BUT I can't seem to find a reliable cheap small suv or truck. And yes ...
You can find a lower rate than that. Try Caribe Federal right now its at 1.89%. Also you can use Penfed in PR. In my experience its fine to buy from a dealership if you purchase a newer used car and know ahead of time what you want. You can also get ... Read More
Specialists - Hema/Rheum/Endo by Figs81
Hi all! New to the forum, but I've been lurking ever since we moved down here 1.5 years ago. I've been having some health problems, and my amazing primary care (if anyone needs one, she's WONDERFUL and has offices in Isla Verde and ...
Hi Katie...I can understand your frustration. For rhuematology I recommend Dra. Irma Vazquez Sanabria. She has a new clinic across from Auxillio Mutuo in Hato Rey and was a Dr. at Mayo Clinic. She is very responsive...tell her secretary its urgent. ... Read More
Considering a Move to PR by chrishamrick103
Hi everyone, Just joined today but will be visiting PR Saturday - Thursday. 16th-21st. My wife and I have a 1 and 2 year old and I'm coming alone this weekend to see if it is a place that would be good for us. I need some help on locations. I ...
I agree Rey...Good Points. Read More
Fresh Food & Handmade Goods in PR by crystalrose
One of the ideas I have when I get down is that I'd like to start a small business, maybe a hobby farm or store, and sell some produce or goods at locally. What's the food situation like down there? Are there farmers markets? Is it ...
Hi Karen, Here are the prices for the Hydroponic lettuce at Supermax. I know they have it at Amigo also. The brand is Lettufresh and they have Romaine at $1.97 pk and Salanova at $3.47 pk. Hope that helps. Read More
Considering a Move to PR by chrishamrick103
Hi everyone, Just joined today but will be visiting PR Saturday - Thursday. 16th-21st. My wife and I have a 1 and 2 year old and I'm coming alone this weekend to see if it is a place that would be good for us. I need some help on locations. I ...
Well good luck on your search...the best you can do is what you are doing and go and see the areas with your own eyes. From what you said your wife wants Dorado still sounds like you would like it. Just giving you an idea of a listing under $1000 ... Read More