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Ralph Amato

@Ventana

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American expat in Puerto Rico

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About me

American

Lives in Dorado

Speaks English

Registration: 03 April 2013

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Ralph Amato
Ventana replied to a thread
11 years ago
kc72

Making Landfall in Puerto Rico by kc72

Hello! My family of four will be relocating to Puerto Rico from NC and are very excited about the experience. We have two younger children and would like to hear about some of the schools on the islands. We are looking to live in either the ...

Ralph Amato

Tasis is an excellent swiss based school with a second location in Dorado for the last 10 years. Goes from kindergarten thru high school. Tuition is (on average) $10K a year. Read More

Ralph Amato
Ventana replied to a thread
12 years ago
davidrothbard

best gated beach front communities on the western side of Puerto Rico? by davidrothbard

Are there any gated communities on the western side of Puerto Rico that have beach access? I was thinking of the Rincon area, but either north or south of that area should be fine too. I'm looking for a nice place to rent that's in the $1500 a ...

Ralph Amato

I looked at most everything that was available in a gated community on the entire island. Nothing came close to Dorado Beach, a Ritz Carlton Reserve. Its about 30 minutes west of San Juan. This is a private gated community consisting of 1400 acres ... Read More

Ralph Amato
Ventana replied to a thread
12 years ago
trn

Crime by trn

My wife and I and our two kids have been living in PR now for about 9 months. Our kids go to Baldwin...one is a teenager. The school is quite good and we live in a nice community in Guaynabo close to the school. We like the island and have been ...

Ralph Amato

Most of the crime is drug related. Avoid suspect neighborhoods and staying out past midnight. Suggest you subscribe to caribbeanbusinesspr.com. It is in english and very helpful for business news. Read More

Ralph Amato
Ventana replied to a thread
12 years ago
coconutsister

Moving from US to Puerto Rico - need good moving company by coconutsister

Holo Compadres, My husband and I are moving from Atlanta, GA to Vieques, PR and I am looking for a good moving company. Has anyone had a good experience shipping their household goods from the US to PR? If so, can you please tell me what company ...

Ralph Amato

Can't help you with moving company but would like to make you aware of the following: 1. When shipping a car from US to PR there is an import tax that is approximately 33% of the value of the car. The value is pre-determined by the vin number. So ... Read More