Victor Glass
Serial expatAmerican expat in Puerto Rico
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About me
American
Lives in Rincon
Speaks English and I am attempting to learn Spanish.
Registration: 04 April 2013
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Building a home by bmccarney72
WE have bought a plot in Sandy Beach and are in process of gathering info. I have been told to install a solar system (which I agree with!) Anyone have any info, experiences, recommendations, warnings, etc?? Thanks!
This is Vic again. Since my landlord has lots of experience having things built in Rincon you might also want to pick his brain about building a house. Read More
Building a home by bmccarney72
WE have bought a plot in Sandy Beach and are in process of gathering info. I have been told to install a solar system (which I agree with!) Anyone have any info, experiences, recommendations, warnings, etc?? Thanks!
Hi, I am in Rincon from November through April. My landlord have a Tesla battery coupled with solar panels. We always have electricity no matter what and with no loud generator noise. My landlords are very knowledgeable and experienced with this ... Read More
Buying a car in Puerto Rico by Rapidr28
I am thinking about buying a used car in Puerto Rico. I dont want to buy a stolen car. What types of proofs do I need to get from the seller to make sure its not stolen? Is it safe to buy from a private seller? I dont want to show up with cash in ...
We live in Rincon half year and decided to buy a car 6 years ago. First we research inexpensive and reliable cars and decided on a 2007 Toyota Yaris. We then visited https://www.clasificadosonline.com/ early in the AM (to beat out competition, good ... Read More
Moving to Rincòn from Philadephia by Keelie96
Hey guys, I know I am going to sound like the typical snowbird but I am looking to move to Rincòn in a few months. I would love to get an insiders take on what it's like to live there😊thank you so much!
At 20 years of age you are not the typical snow bird. My wife and I live in Rincon 6 months out of the year, in the Winter of course. Housing is relatively inexpensive. Food can be expensive. We are Vegans and find fresh vegetables at the Sunday ... Read More
Dorado, San Juan, or Rincon/Mayaguez for business owner with kids? by jellojello
Hi there, My husband and I are excited to be moving to PR this spring! We're from NYC, mid-30's, with two kids under 3 years old. I speak intermediate Spanish (and look forward to becoming fluent); my husband doesn't speak any Spanish ...
P.S.: Rincon is in excellent shape after the hurricane. Restaurants are open, most have electric and water, some still waiting for internet. Weather is great with more rain than usual. Tourists and snowbirds are arriving. Check out AirBnB for places ... Read More
Dorado, San Juan, or Rincon/Mayaguez for business owner with kids? by jellojello
Hi there, My husband and I are excited to be moving to PR this spring! We're from NYC, mid-30's, with two kids under 3 years old. I speak intermediate Spanish (and look forward to becoming fluent); my husband doesn't speak any Spanish ...
Hi! My wife and I spend six months a year in Rincon (we are there now). It is a wonderful place, full of life, vitality, beaches, and community. It is a diverse being a mixture of expats (from all over, note norte americanos are not really expats ... Read More
NJ Bank Agrees To Reverse ATM Fees Incurred in PR
We'd been using our Peapack-Gladstone Bank ATM card for years in PR. ATM fees incurred with these transactions had been reimbursed, same as with any other bank we used for ATM withdrawal in the USA. Until a year and a half ago. Recently we ... Read More
Starting a Café type Business- Any advice for an Expat? by sboebaker
My husband and I are looking to possibly move to Aguadilla or Isabela area and start a café type business. Any suggestions/advice on starting a business as an expat? Thanks!
There are two brick and mortar BBQ restaurants in Rincon (south of Aguadilla by 30 mins): Lucky 13 BBQ and Cowboys BBQ Cantina And Grill. There is also a BBQ stand and It's rumored that there will be a Cajun restaurant (but who knows). If I ... Read More
Environmental protection in Puerto Rico by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Puerto Rico? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
I've heard that the funds for infrastructure maintenance and improvement almost are sucked dry by the Puerto Rican government and in a short while there will literally be no funds for these activities (except for grants such as the one from U.S. ... Read More
What's new in Rincon by victorlglass
Since I've been coming to Rincon (2002) it has grown and is quite different now. In 2002 one couldn't find a place to have breakfast or a decent cup of coffee around the town plaza. Now there are many places to dine and drink. Okay, so ...
An educational and scientific event sponsored by Surfrider regarding humpback whales, at the hotel Rincon Of The Seas (in Rincon) on March 20th: The chapter is very pleased to announce that we will be having a fundraising activity to help support ... Read More
Environmental protection in Puerto Rico by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Puerto Rico? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
Regarding garbage, Rincon has free and regular garbage pickup. Some people think that if the garbage service was not free people would elect to throw stuff on the land versus pay extra to have it picked up. I'm wondering if garbage pickup ... Read More
What's new in Rincon by victorlglass
Since I've been coming to Rincon (2002) it has grown and is quite different now. In 2002 one couldn't find a place to have breakfast or a decent cup of coffee around the town plaza. Now there are many places to dine and drink. Okay, so ...
El Coqui Of Rincon is a monthly magazine that contains articles and advertisements relevant to Rincon. It is free with hard copies available around town and an online version at: http://www.elcoquiofrincon.com/ The March issue has a very ... Read More
Tenant's rights in PR by mlb03
Hi all, I have a question about the landlord / tenant's laws in Puerto Rico. I have searched on the internet and am unable to find info pertaining to my specific situation. I am currently in the middle of a year lease. Unfortunately I had a ...
How much is your deposit? Whether or not you can retrieve your deposit, if it was me I'd get out post haste and take the hit. I would not want to continue living in a place where someone could enter my apartment at will. Optionally (optionally ... Read More
New here by chrisrock420
Hi everyone, just joined. We are interested in exploring PR as a place to have a vacation/retirement home, and know absolutely nothing about the island, but getting good reports from friends. Would be interested in visiting to check it out. We are ...
FYI Rincon Isabela Aguadilla are in the north west, not the south west. Read More
Environmental protection in Puerto Rico by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Puerto Rico? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
So the topic is "Environmental protection in Puerto Rico". Here's something to get the ball rolling. Check out the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) site for Puerto Rico: http://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-puerto-rico There is ... Read More