islandmetro
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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Registration: 31 July 2022
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Find a room to rent in San juan by barryhamilton500
I am still looking to rent a room in San Juan near grocery store and busses. I am a retired Canadian looking for a 6 month place to stay. Please contact me
Look on Classificado. I have found many studio rentals for between 300 and 500 per month. Read More
Best ways to safely transport pets to and fro Puerto Rico by DeborahMarchant
Hello What are some of the best ways to safely transport pets to and fro PR? Any great suggestions? Most commercial and major airlines won't fly animals when the temperature is above 85 degrees.This is because while their cargo hold is ...
I put a dog in Cargo once years ago, my poor baby was full of piss, an anxious mess and frightened when I got him. I would never do it again. I will book a private jet to PR when I move. I already know how much it will cost so we are good. Some ... Read More
Re: Getting my real estate license in Puerto Rico
Hello all. Can someone refer an online course for me to take the 60-hour course for a Puerto Rico Real Estate Salesperson license? I have one in NY and will be moving to PR full time in 2 years and want to jump on it now. Thank you! Read More
We love dorado but haven't made friends by egullo9
Hi there .My husband and I left NYC and moved to dorado. I often visited throughout the last 8 years because my mom had a beach house for years. We have a three year old daughter and now find ourselves a bit lonely. We haven't met people other than ...
@egullo9 I go to Puerto Rico every 2 to 3 months for a week and every time I go I meet people no matter where I go. So maybe you aren't social enough to meet people. I have a girlfriend there, a realtor that I talk to regularly, and another friend I ... Read More
Your Decision to Move to PR by judyvillacis
I would love to hear your story as to what made you decide to believe your place of home and relocate to Puerto Rico? Is it retirement? Work/Business? Whatever the reasoning maybe…As some of you already know by now I am in the beginning ...
@judyvillacis Hello Judy, I started going to PR during the pandemic and fell in love. I have traveled everywhere but Vieques and hope to do that by year's end. I am not retiring but can do my work from the island so once my youngest graduates High ... Read More
Getting our dog to Puerto Rico by Kurt Gowdy
My name is Kurt and my wife and I are moving to Puerto Rico when I retire in about 5 months. We are trying to find out what options there are for getting our dog to Puerto Rico. Our dog, Maya, is an American Eskimo and weighs about 50 lb, so we ...
I have to westies and a bird I can bring on thr plane. I have a 45 pound dog I may not be able to bring and won't put him in the bottom of a plane. I may have to pay for a private plane. As crazy as that sounds. Read More
Banking in Puerto Rico by garciahanner
I am looking to open a bank account in Puerto Rico in anticipation of purchasing a residence there. Are there any things I should know about the process? Is it easy to open an account? What banks would you recommend? Am I able to open an account ...
@garciahanner They have Santander Bank there and Banco Popular, so you can open your account in the United States with either of these banks and do transactions in PR. Whenever you open a bank account you need a driver's license and a social ... Read More
I love Puerto Rico but just feel very isolated and lonely by tpritty
Hi everyone, I've lived in Guaynabo for a year now. I love Puerto Rico but just feel very isolated and lonely, more so because of my nonexistent Spanish speaking skills. I'm a social butterfly, so my inability to communicate adequately has ...
I can't wait to move full time in a few more years. I go very often and have made some great friends. Maybe you just aren't social. I stay all over the island and make friends wherever I go. Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
Thanks, it was an idea, my partner and I can build ourselves, he is an engineer and architect but was curious about it. Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
@ReyP Hello Rey do you know any companies that sell these kits? Also, do you need to use a licensed contractor to build if you are an engineer by trade? Read More
Building Homes in PR by Live2sparkle
I have seen a few posts from people who have built a house or will build a house on the island. Rey, I know you have a beautiful lot that you posted a photo of. And a few others, whose names escape me at the moment, have mentioned building. I am ...
@Live2sparkle Where can you find companies that would sell you a kit to build? Also, do you need to use a licensed contractor in PR? My partner is an engineer here in NY and we are looking at lots to purchase to move in 4 years and need to find ... Read More