@matmor
American expat in Puerto Rico
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Registration: 28 December 2009
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Dealing with emergency situations in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everybody, Dealing with unexpected situations abroad can be a very difficult matter. In order to better help expats and soon-to-be expats in Puerto Rico face such tricky situations, we invite you to share your advice and experience. What ...
There was no wifi in the hospitals we were at, but the AC was always on full blast so we needed sweatshirts, socks, warm blankets. Centro Medico is the main trauma center and will have the most specialists like neurosurgeons, etc. but it is not an ... Read More
Dealing with emergency situations in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everybody, Dealing with unexpected situations abroad can be a very difficult matter. In order to better help expats and soon-to-be expats in Puerto Rico face such tricky situations, we invite you to share your advice and experience. What ...
One of the most difficult situations we had to deal with on the island was a medical emergency. First of all don't call 911 for medical care. The ambulance drivers in Puerto Rico are only that - drivers. They are not trained EMTs, so it is best ... Read More
Do I need a car in Dorado? by Wonderer
Hello all. I was just offered a job in Dorado PR. It pays $34k a year. I am wondering if Dorado is safe? do I need a car to get around? any info on the overall vibe of the town. Thanks!
Dorado is a great place to live in PR, but it is definitely more family oriented. If you wanted a singles scene, you would have to go to OSJ, Condado, Guaynabo or Hato Rey. There are a lot of expats living in the Dorado area, but most that I know of ... Read More
Moving to Puerto Rico from Ireland by Siobhan_Nolan
Hi all, My husband works for a medical device company and we have just found out that he will be moving to Puerto Rico for two years. I need all the information and advice that we can get. We have a six month old baby and don't speak Spanish. I ...
Couple of other things - I saw you were wondering about a job or advanced study, a job will be about impossible. Advanced study - maybe. There are several smaller universities in the San Juan area along with UPR. But for two years, I might suggest ... Read More
Moving to Puerto Rico from Ireland by Siobhan_Nolan
Hi all, My husband works for a medical device company and we have just found out that he will be moving to Puerto Rico for two years. I need all the information and advice that we can get. We have a six month old baby and don't speak Spanish. I ...
There are several Irish families living in Dorado Beach East doing the same thing you are doing - working for medical device companies. I will send you a message and I will put you in touch with DBE with Pippa. She is from Tipperary - I know I ... Read More
Best Beachs in PR by bertrandcampos
Hey folks and happy new year! Was trying to in the forum and a think this subject was not explored as it should. I would to know more beachs in Puerto Rico and I am looking for the best beachs to visit first. I mean, most of the beachs I visited ...
Besides the ones already posted - Cerro Gordo near Dorado and Vega Alta. Secret Beach in Vieques and Flamenco in Culebra. Esperanza and Seven Seas are nice, and go to Puerto Rico Day Trips website. They will have every beach in PR listed. Read More
calm water swimming beaches by open water swimmer girl
We are planning to visit the island to explore places to move/relocate. We want to focus on visiting areas that are near or on calm water beaches good for distance swimming. Looks like the west coast is good for surfing. Are there also calmer areas ...
In the winter most of the beaches on the north side, which is the Atlantic Ocean are usually a lot rougher. The north side calms down some in the summer. Going west and south side is your best chance for more consistent year round calm waters. Read More
Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico. by williamusps
For pictures and more information check our blog site at *** Day One: Well, we are here, it was a really long day. We arrived at 2:00 am and rented a mini van. That was fun putting everything in it. Kids were great. We drove around all night going ...
Since there is a SAMs, then I would probably go there instead of driving 2 hours for Costco?? Read More
Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico. by williamusps
For pictures and more information check our blog site at *** Day One: Well, we are here, it was a really long day. We arrived at 2:00 am and rented a mini van. That was fun putting everything in it. Kids were great. We drove around all night going ...
Costco kept me sane while we were living in PR, but it was only 5 minutes from our house, and we had a 2nd fridge and freezer to be able to buy in larger quantities. If you have a second freezer or fridge, it definitely would be worth it to make a ... Read More
Alaskan family of five moves to Puerto Rico. by williamusps
For pictures and more information check our blog site at *** Day One: Well, we are here, it was a really long day. We arrived at 2:00 am and rented a mini van. That was fun putting everything in it. Kids were great. We drove around all night going ...
Enjoy reading your posts! We lived in the Bayamon / San Juan area for three years. Just moved back. And yes GPS here does not work with addresses. If you ever find a place, pin it! Then you can get there again. I was reading your post routing for ... Read More
Dorado Academy by dsaitsel
Hi, Does anyone know anything about Dorado Academy? We are moving to Dorado, Puerto Rico in January and had planned to put our son in Tasis; however, Tasis has informed us that the 3rd grade class has already reached its max capacity. Currently, ...
Dorado Academy is excellent. I have one good friend who teaches there, and another good friend whose three kids have been there for the past four years. I think it is an excellent alternative to Tasis. Read More
Home Schooling and/or Online Schooling by menogringo
Does anyone have any experience or opinion on home schooling or an online school for a second grader in Puerto Rico? We would be in Bayamon area. We would rather save money for our child's college than spend it on elementary school! Thanks in ...
There are several homeschool groups that I know of here in PR. We have homeschooled here the whole time with our kids. We've never done online, but the great thing about PR is that you have a lot of freedom. There are so many different kinds of ... Read More
What is the updates on Puerto Rico economy and family 2014 by Cubanldy39
My family is seriously thinking of relocating out of New York, to Puerto Rico what we want to know what is going on far as the jobs,education,housing goes before we make a sound decision I am taking classes to learn to speak spanish in the USA and ...
Do not come here if you need good medical care and if you need it daily, weekly, or monthly. You will spend your life in Dr offices and have no time for anything else. I don't know anyone who goes to public schools here. Everyone I know sends ... Read More
Skin so soft by tonie0750
Does anyone know where I could get some skin so soft without going to a Alvin dealer? I read somewhere that I could get it at a flea market at a booth that sells Alvin but I won't be in an area that has a flea market before next Tuesday. I am ...
There used to be an Avon store in the Rio Hondo mall, which is salida 13, right off the 22 going toward Dorado. We have found an organic spray of essential oils made by Taproot Organics, which we love. I bought it specifically for our baby but use ... Read More
Moving to Bayamon.. Puerto Rico ! by menogringo
Hello everyone, we are moving to Bayamon, Puerto Rico, as my wife will be attending UMET, Bayamon, starting August. I will work online, and I hope to get a reliable cable internet service. We are from Orange County, California, and we are trying ...
Dorado has some great neighborhoods - Los Paseos and Dorado Beach East if you can afford it. Besides local doctors and a small urgent care place, most people come into San Juan for medical care and some go to Manati. We live in Monte Claro right of ... Read More