bribri1913
American looking for information about Puerto Rico
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About me
American, Married with children
Lives in Aguadilla
Speaks English
Registration: 04 December 2016
Activity
considering a job opportunity in PR by memo.more
Recently got my Green Card by marriage, my wife also has Green Card, and looking for jobs in US the only offer i got so far is for a consulting company in PR, I'm fully bilingual 58 yrs old my wife is somewhat bilingual 74 yrs old, the offer I ...
Its very expensive here in PR if you want to live as an American. Honestly, I thought it would be cheaper but its an island. The cost of living is lower but the amount of money to have AC units and keep them running is insane. The amount of money ... Read More
So many questions before accepting a job in Aguadilla, PR. by HinkleyK
I apologize in advance if this gets a little scattered...it seems to be the way my mind functions lately :) A little background: My husband and I have two kids, a 5 (almost 6) year old boy and a 2 (almost 3) month old baby girl and a (almost) year ...
Hi, did you ever decide on moving to Aguadilla? If so, what pediatrician did you decide to use? Read More
Local Mover Estimates? by chrishamrick103
Hey everyone! I briefly googled this but all of the broker websites for local movers kept saying they don't service PR. Anyone know of the approximate price for a local move on the island? I'd need a 4 bedroom moved from Dorado to Aguada ...
Garcia Trucking moved our stuff. Not sure how much it will be for your move but they were really professional and we had no problems with them. They give free estimates. http://www.garciatrucking.com/ Telephone (787) 762-5353 or (787) 762-5700 Read More
Not Official, but Uber may come to PR by ReyP
Apparently the department of transportation has been making changes to the regulations to allow companies like UBER to operate in PR. It is still in the works but likely coming to metro and maybe other areas. In the past the taxi companies have ...
That is a misconception that Uber will take business from Taxis. I actually found that during peak hours Uber is insanely expensive and I always take a taxi. Taxi's are always going to be needed especially when Uber doesnt have a driver ... Read More
Not Official, but Uber may come to PR by ReyP
Apparently the department of transportation has been making changes to the regulations to allow companies like UBER to operate in PR. It is still in the works but likely coming to metro and maybe other areas. In the past the taxi companies have ...
i wish they had UberEats here too... that would be nice. Read More
VA home loan by Arizonaguy
Who in P.R. can assist me in a VA loan?
my husband and I went to Banco Poplar and they do FHA loans. we unfortunately weren't able to do the VA loan cause we want to buy a condo. Read More
Car Insurance by afbr2000
Hello Everyone, What car insurance are you with and can you provide your agents contact information?
I am located in Isabela area and I used an agent named Eric Vera (787) 475-5895 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. ...
What hospital did you have your baby? 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. ...
Same here, had my baby with me every second of my hospital stay and my husband stayed over night with me. I had my baby in Oceanside, CA. My husband was also suggesting I go home the last trimester to have put baby at the same hospital. These ... 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. ...
I'm still worried about having the baby and not being able to keep him with me at all times after deliver and not having my husband with me during my hospital stay. That I am not ok with and will possibly fly back home to San Diego to have a ... Read More
Liberty Cable by TKEDUBS
Does anyone know if FOX news is carried on Liberty Cable. I've been on hold with Liberty trying to get an answer for the past 19 minutes.
I just had the best experience so far with liberty. They carry CNN and all the channels I watch back home in California. Let's just pray they continue to have great service going forward. Read More
News about the economy by ReyP
I will be posting news that affect the economy of Puerto Rico. You are welcome to comment but keep it civil.
Oh wow!!! My husband just started his job here and we were so excited over the vacation days here versus Califirnia. Read More
Drinking Water? by TravelingJ
I assume the water out of the tap is drinkable? Do people use a filter? Let me know what you do on the island for drinking water without contaminates (chlorine, minerals, fluoride, etc). I currently have a reverse osmosis system in my house on the ...
Where do you buy Purple filters.. we looked at Walmart and Kmart and could not find filters. We went to the Walmart in Isabela and a Kmart on the other side of Aguadilla Read More
Wi-Fi access in San Juan? by miminich
Hey all, We land in San Juan on Thursday, and will be in temporary lodging for two weeks while we try to find a place. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions on that front! I work remotely for a Texas-based company, so it's important that I ...
How do you find out what company services your area? I am moving to Isabela. 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. ...
I read the same thing and I'm a little freaked out. We are planning to get pregnant by spring/summer and I am worried about all the above you mentioned. I had preeclampsia my first pregnancy so I need to have a doctor that is well educated on ... Read More